Abstract: A method for die casting a component includes inserting at least one sacrificial core into a die cavity of a die comprised of a plurality of die elements. Molten metal is injected into the die cavity. The molten metal is solidified within the die cavity to form the component. The plurality of die elements are disassembled from the component, and the at least one sacrificial core is destructively removed from the component.

Abstract: The mop frame comprises a first plate pivotably connected to a handle attachment at a first pivot. A second plate is pivotably connected to the first plate at a second pivot such that it is movable between a first position where the second plate is substantially coplanar with the first plate and a second position where the first plate is substantially parallel to the second plate and is disposed on top of the second plate. A latch secures the first plate to the second plate when the second plate is in the second position.

Abstract: A device for pressing out rivets from a work piece wherein the device comprises a C shaped frame with two oppositely aligned end. One tool end is fabricated to accept a threaded rod. By turning the threaded rod, the rod end extends toward a second tool end. The second tool end contains an orifice which can accept a hollow bushing. The threaded rod can be fitted with a press pin matching the diameter of the rivet. The threaded rod can be turned with a ratchet wrench or impact wrench.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving an engine. The engine may be moved in a cradle with respect to a location on an aircraft using a movement system associated with the cradle. A position of the cradle with respect to the movement system and the location on the aircraft may be changed using an adjustment system associated with the movement system. The engine may be connected to the location after changing the position of the cradle.

Abstract: A portable outdoor cooking device assembly can include a structural support member, the structural support member including a plurality of components that are coupled together to form the structural support member. The example assembly can include an anchoring pin coupled to the structural support, and a cooking surface assembly, and a vertical adjustment mechanism coupled to the structural support member and the cooking surface assembly, the vertical adjustment mechanism allowing the spatial position of the cooking surface assembly to be vertically modified. The example assembly also includes a heat plate includes a concave space into which at least a portion of the cooking surface assembly is positioned, a motor coupled to the cooking surface assembly to spin the cooking surface assembly, and a power source connected to the motor to supply power to the motor.

Abstract: A machine for rotating a part includes a rotatable shaft having at least one first surface configured to form a first hydrostatic bearing between the first surface and a substantially cylindrical surface of a part rotationally mountable thereat such that the part rotates coaxially about the substantially cylindrical surface. The machine further includes a stationary fixture having at least one stationary surface having substantially a non-cylindrical shape that is positioned and configured to form a second hydrostatic bearing between the at least one stationary surface and a complementary surface on the part.

Abstract: A structure for transporting, installing and dismantling a deck (1) of an off-shore exploitation rig, for installing and dismantling this deck (1) on at least one supporting column. Two transport barges. Apparatus for supporting and raising the deck (1), independent of the deck on the one hand and independent of the barges on the other hand, and the apparatus able to be supported by the barges for supporting the deck between the barges.

Abstract: Adhesive-free bond non-linear optical (NLO) components, devices and systems including one or more engineered quasi non-critical phase matched or contra-phase matched NLO crystal doublets. Such systems and devices advantageously increase the efficiency of NLO frequency conversion and improve beam quality. Devices are applicable to any uniaxial and biaxial NLO crystals in a wide range of wavelengths, e.g., from far ultraviolet to visible to far infrared. Devices employing engineered AFB NLO components according to certain embodiments include any conventional frequency converting architectures. Systems and methods are also provided to unambiguously determine and correct walk-off for any arbitrary uniaxial and biaxial crystal orientation.

Abstract: A method of installing a bracket to an engine casing of a gas turbine engine includes attaching a first mount segment of a first bracket to an auxiliary component and attaching a second mount segment of the first bracket to the engine casing. In one exemplary embodiment, the method can include attaching a second bracket to the auxiliary component on an opposite side of the auxiliary component from the first bracket.

Abstract: A system uses reduced pressure to provide a therapeutic force to a person's breast area. The system includes a dressing assembly shaped and configured to be placed on the breast area, a releaseable circumferential connector for holding the dressing assembly against at least a portion of the breast area, and a sealing subsystem for providing a fluid seal over the dressing assembly against a person's epidermis. The system may further include a reduced-pressure subsystem for providing reduced pressure to the dressing assembly. When reduced pressure is supplied, the system generates a force against at least a portion of the breast area of the person. The dressing assembly may be formed as a brassiere having a first cup and a second cup formed from a bolster material.

Abstract: A device for smooth linear separation between a first part and a second part. The first part is linearly connected to the second part. The device includes a heat source applied onto the first part that applies a heat stimulus to the first part so as to separate the first part from the second part by thermal deformation of the first part.

Abstract: A system for inserting components into a medical device includes a container and an attachment member. The attachment member is coupled to a sidewall having an opening and is configured to be coupled to a medical device. Utilizing the attachment member and opening, an insertable component may be inserted into a medical device within the container while limiting the risk of contamination to the interior of the container. Alternatively, a cutting knob and an alignment member mounted to a container may be used. Cutting knob and alignment member are coupled and a knife on cutting knob is rotated about alignment member to create an opening in the container to access the interior of the medical device. Another alternative includes sandwiching an insertable component between an attachable member and the medical device while the attachable member and medical device are contained within flexible packaging that may be torn away.

Abstract: A device for aligning and prefixing a flat substrate on a carrier substrate for the further processing of the substrate, the device having: aligning means for aligning a substrate's outside contour relative to a carrier substrate's outside contour by action on the substrate's outside contour, whereby the orientation along a substrate plane E that is formed with the carrier substrate is carried out by a contact surface of the substrate, and attaching means for at least partial prefixing of the oriented substrate on the carrier substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for fixing a faucet to a mounting (1), such as a worktop or a sinktop. A fixing collar (2) is fastened to the top surface of a mounting by turning from above one or more set screws (3) extending from the fixing collar (2) over a distance below a bottom surface of the worktop. Turning of the screw is used for raising a clamping claw (4), which is in engagement with the threading of said set screw and which is steered by means of a guide (5) extending downward from the fixing collar and used for disallowing a rotation of the clamping claw (4) along with the set screw (3). The bottom end of a faucet body (10) or its extension is fastened around the fixing collar (2) by expanding the fixing collar (2) by an actuation means, such as a screw (8).

Abstract: A trench drain system and method of installation thereof on a level floor surface. An elongate channel member is placed on the floor surface. A preformed elongate sloping member having a thick end tapering to a thin end in inserted into the channel with its thin end closest to the channel drain opening, thereby forming an inclined sloping surface. A grate extends over the channel inlet. The area adjacent the channel is filled to the height of the channel, whereby water thereon flows through the grate into the channel, along the inclined surface and out through the drain opening. The channel can be placed adjacent a vertical wall whereby wall tile may be installed over a channel top edge. The floor area adjacent the channel is filled with preformed sloping sheet members or with plastically formable material positioned at an incline using a floor height setting post.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a custom cranial remodeling device of a type comprising plastic material is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a first database of three-dimensional digital surface images of trim lines for cranial remodeling devices of a first type; providing a second database of three-dimensional digital surface images of trim lines for cranial remodeling devices of a second type; providing a first program for creating trim lines for a cranial remodeling device of the first type, the first program utilizing the first database; providing a second program for creating trim lines for a cranial remodeling device of the second type, the second program utilizing the second database; generating a three-dimensional model of a desired head shape; forming the plastic material onto the model; and selecting one of the first or the second programs to generate trim lines for the cranial remodeling device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing an electrical meter to a meter socket box. In certain embodiments, the method comprises providing a ring comprising an annular body portion having a split forming first and second ends of the annular body portion, the ring having central axis, and further disposing at least a first flange on the first end of the annular body portion. The method further comprises disposing a retaining member on the first flange, the retaining member having a central axis generally parallel to the central axis of the ring. The retaining member, in some embodiments, comprises a body defining a bore, wherein the radial cross section is continuous in at least a portion of the bore along the central axis of the retaining member.

Abstract: A tool for installing and removing an electrical power meter comprising a sleeve member adapted for sliding movement about the meter and having a first end opposite a second end, a plurality of releasable gripping hooks mounted on the first end of the sleeve member for selectively engaging the meter, an attaching hook member extending outwardly from the first end of the sleeve member, and a shield secured to the second end of the sleeve member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for replacing an energy container supplying power to a driving engine of an automobile resting on the ground and including a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis and a vertical axis, the replacement method including a first step of positioning the automobile relative to the ground without any action from the driving engine of the automobile, characterised in that said method includes a step of releasing the linking restraints linking the energy container to the automobile.

Abstract: A method for configuring an electrical circuit comprising several functional blocks having characteristic quantities of the same type and the values whereof are mutually proportional, the functional blocks being built by means of at least one set of electrical elements of a similar type and means for connecting said electrical elements to one another and/or to the rest of the electrical circuit according to different connection configurations, comprising the steps consisting of: measuring a value of a parameter of the electrical circuit for each of a set of connection configurations tested, selection, from among the coupling configurations tested, of one configuration for which the value of the measured parameter corresponds to the case where the mismatch between the values of the characteristic quantities of at least one pair of functional blocks is the smallest, and positioning the connecting means according to the configuration selected.

Abstract: A process control method and data registration program for a surface mount line includes retrieving printing quality data, mounting quality data, and soldering pass/fail data from a primary recorder, recording the printing quality data, the mounting quality data, and the soldering pass/fail data for each of the components in a secondary recorder, and determining whether the solder printer and the mounter need adjustment by using the data of the components which are associated with the soldering pass/fail data recorded in the secondary recorder by a computer.

Abstract: Microwave antenna assemblies incorporating a resilient insulating coupler are described herein. The microwave antenna includes a radiating portion connected by a coaxial feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Distal and proximal radiating portions of the antenna, which correspond to inner and outer conductors provided by the coaxial feedline, are separated by the resilient insulating coupler. The described coupler includes a proximal threaded portion, and an overmolded insulating portion formed from an elastomeric material. The inner conductor of the coaxial feedline is joined to the threaded portion of the coupler, and is placed under tension to draw together the distal radiating portion, the coupler, and the proximal radiating portion into a single rigid assembly. In use, the resilient coupler provides increased strength and reliability by absorbing mechanical stresses typically encountered during microwave ablation procedures.

Abstract: When electrode films are prepared for lithium electrochemical cells, problems are often encountered in laminating the films with an appropriate intervening electrolyte layer. This presents a significant challenge because proper alignment of the three layers and complete lamination at the interfaces are crucial to good cell performance. Often lamination is imperfect with gaps and defects at the interfaces. The disclosure herein describes a method of casting or extruding a polymer electrolyte directly onto an electrode film to create an electrode assembly with a continuous, defect-free interface. In some arrangements, there is some slight intermixing of the layers at the interface. A complete cell can be formed by laminating two such electrode assemblies to opposite sides of an additional electrolyte or to one another.

Abstract: Provided is a secondary battery inner cell stack stacking apparatus and method that prepare a secondary battery inner cell stack of a Z-folding stacking format. To be specific, provided is a secondary battery inner cell stack stacking apparatus and method according to a method for performing multiple insertions on a plurality of anode plates and cathode plates at once in both sides after folding a separator in a zigzag shape in advance.

Abstract: A tool for pushing a wire termination head holder towards a connector holder, the tool including a first arm and a second arm; a first assembly mechanically coupling the head holder to the first arm, and a second assembly mechanically coupling the head holder to the second arm, wherein a relative movement of the first and second arms causes both of the first and second assemblies to push the head holder towards the connector holder.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a side panel of a vehicle, the system including upper running rails and lower running rails to provide a movement path of a cart, the cart having a support frame, a transfer roller, and a friction bar provided at a bottom surface of the support frame, wherein the side panel may be mounted on the cart and the cart moves selectively along the upper running rails and the lower running rails, at least a friction drive unit and at least a friction wheel disposed along the upper and lower running rails wherein the at least a friction drive selectively rotates the at least a friction wheel to move the cart by selectively engaging at least one of the friction wheels with the friction bar of the cart, and an external unit supporting an edge portion of the side panel during key welding process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a wiring board with at least one conduction layer and at least one resin insulation layer. The manufacturing method includes an opening forming step of forming openings in the resin insulation layer and a paste filling step of filling a copper paste into the openings to form the conduction layer from the copper paste.

Abstract: A chip mounter has a manipulator and a bed. The manipulator picks up an electronic component from an electronic component feeding device, transfers the electronic component to the electronic component mounted surface of a printed board, and mounts the electronic component on the electronic component mounted surface. The bed is located above the manipulator or sidewise relative to the manipulator for mounting the printed board vertically or downwardly.

Abstract: A challenge to be met by the present invention is to feed a carrier tape with superior positional accuracy by means of a simple, inexpensive configuration, thereby enhancing punching accuracy of a component and implementing highly reliable component mounting. A carrier tape feeder that feeds a carrier tape (11), to thus feed and position a component (10) to be punched next to a component pickup section (23) is built from a positioning feed roller (25) including sprocket wheels (61) that feed the carrier tape (11) by causing sprocket holes (13) formed in the carrier tape (11) to engage with teeth (62) and rotating the sprocket wheels and a support wheel section (63) around which there is wound at least a neighborhood of the sprocket holes (13) of the carrier tape (11) in a widthwise direction thereof, to thus support the carrier tape 811); and a rotation device (65) that rotationally drives the positioning feed roller (25).

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) package for high temperature operation which includes a printed wire board and a heat sink. The LED package may include a formed heat sink layer, which may be thermally coupled to an external heat sink. The printed wire board may include apertures that correspond to the heat sink such that the heat sink is integrated with the printed wire board layer. The LED package may include castellations for mounting the package on a secondary component such as a printed wire board. The LED package may further comprise an isolator disposed between a base metal layer and one or more LED die. The LED package may include a PWB assembly having a stepped cavity, in which one or more LED die are disposed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article of manufacture using an electrophotographic printer to produce printed electronic circuits by printing a second conductive powder layer and a first thermoplastic layer in registration. The second conductive powder layer is permanently fixed to the first layer before removing conductive powder from portions of the substrate other than that coated with the thermoplastic patterned image.

Abstract: Methods and systems for securing electrode leads are disclosed. An electrode system in accordance with one embodiment includes an electrode contact, a connector attached to the electrode contact, and an electrical lead. The electrical lead can be received in an opening of the contact, with an inner surface of the opening applying a generally uniform radial pressure around a circumference of the electrical lead. For example, the contact can have a tubular shape, optionally with an elongated slit, and can be crimped around the lead to apply the generally uniform radial pressure.

Abstract: A method for coupling a lead-in cable to an insulated conductor includes exposing an end portion of a core of the insulated conductor by removing at least a portion of a jacket and an electrical insulator surrounding the end portion of the core. A recess is formed in the electrical insulator at the end of the electrical insulator surrounding the end portion of the core. An end portion of a conductor of the lead-in cable is exposed by removing at least a portion of a sheath and insulation surrounding the end portion of the conductor. The end portion of the core is coupled to the end portion of the conductor. The end portion of the core and the end portion of the conductor are placed in a body filled with electrically insulating material.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a neurostimulation lead for stimulating neural tissue of a patient, comprises: a lead body of insulative material; a plurality of electrodes; a plurality of terminals; a plurality of conductors, wherein the plurality of electrodes are electrically coupled to the plurality of terminals through the plurality of conductors; wherein the plurality of conductors are disposed in a helical manner in a repeating pattern of groups of conductors separated by gaps along a substantial length of the lead body, each gap being larger than an inter-conductor pitch within the groups of conductors; wherein the insulative material is a compliant material permitting elongation of the lead at low stretching forces and the insulative material of the lead body is fused through a substantial volume of the lead body and along a substantial length of the lead body.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a method for in situ repair of a turbine part is provided. The method includes the steps of accessing the turbine part while assembled to other turbine components, wherein the turbine part comprises a region with a structural flaw near a hole in the turbine part, wherein the hole is configured to flow a cooling fluid and welding the structural flaw without performing a heat treatment of the turbine part, wherein welding the structural flaw comprises laser welding that maintains a structure of the region.

Abstract: A method for repairing, refurbishing, or replacing a turbine engine component or sub-component includes the steps of providing a turbine engine component or sub-component having a site to be repaired, refurbished, or replaced providing a repair or replacement material having a sulfur content, which sulfur content is less than 10 ppm, and applying the repair or replacement material to the site on the turbine engine component to effect the repair, the refurbishment, or the replacement.

Abstract: A method for assembling a vane ring with a vane support of a vane assembly in a gas turbine engine is described, and includes flexing each of the radial loading elements into the resiliently flexed state simultaneously by sliding the radial loading elements against corresponding lead-in tapers. This can be achieved, for example, using a guide tool which includes a plurality of segments bearing the lead-in tapers and which is previously assembled to the vane support.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying member comprises a housing an exhaust gas purification block placed in the housing, and an exhaust gas purification block-retaining element inserted in an annular space between the housing and the block. The retaining element is, during manufacture of the member, made from a material including at least one nonfunctional component intended to disappear after a characteristic period of using the member. A method of manufacturing the member comprises assembling the housing, the retaining element, and the exhaust gas purification block to obtain a housing whereof a diameter is equal to a predetermined diameter, and with the installation density of the retaining element being equal to a target installation density after the characteristic usage period of the member.

Abstract: Improved systems and methods for producing dental restorations and ceramic materials for such restorations are disclosed. Optical properties, preferably including color and translucence characteristics, of a tooth or teeth of a patient are measured with a shade measuring instrument. The tooth to be restored is prepared, and a physical or virtual dental impression is created. A prescription for the restoration, which typically includes color, translucence and thickness information, is sent to the restoration fabrication facility either electronically or physically. A recipe and/or a mixture of ceramics are generated for the restoration, with multiple layers being specified, based on the measured optical properties. The recipe algorithm may adapt, or process checks may be performed, based on measurements of fabricated layers. Preferably, dental ceramics are specified to bracket the region of color space relevant to human teeth, and a reduced set of ceramic materials are manufactured and distributed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel draw and return system including a plate, a first fuel tube secured to the plate, and a second fuel tube secured to the plate, wherein the first and second fuel tubes are secured to one another and to the plate to define a triangular shaped connection configuration.

Abstract: A rotary electric shaver includes an outer cutter having an upper surface with annular shaving sections, formed with hair entry apertures, and an inner cutter having small blades, which rotate in sliding contact with the outer cutter from below the shaving sections. The outer cutter has a plurality of concentric annular shaving sections. The shaving section adjacent to an outer periphery is lower than the shaving section adjacent to a center. The shaving sections are formed on a plane horizontal to a central axis. This makes it possible to increase a shaving area, to precisely trace the curved surface of a concave portion of skin and to come in contact with the skin with a proper contact pressure, thus permitting smooth shaving of the concave portion. The shaver has a simple structure with a smaller number of components, featuring easier assembly and easier removal of hair bits.

Abstract: A rotary electric shaver includes an outer cutter which has an upper surface with annular shaving faces, in which many hair-entry apertures are formed, and an inner cutter having small blades, which rotate in sliding contact with the lower surface of the outer cutter from below the shaving faces. The outer cutter (10) has a plurality of concentric annular shaving faces (16, 18), which are integrally formed therewith. The density of the hair-entry apertures (65) is varied in the circumferential direction of the plurality of annular shaving faces (16, 18). The rotary electric shaver increases the shaving area of the outer cutter to improve shaving efficiency and also restrains excessively close shaving thereby to protect skin even when the contact pressure of an area near the center of the outer cutter against skin increases.

Abstract: A trimmer/edger/designer that has different size circular razor pads that rotates the cutting apparatus inside the razor-blade safety guard, at the head of the trimmer. A small razor pad that is capable of getting into tight complicated areas of the face easier. The trimmer/edger/designer has more agility to move around the curves and indentations on the face while keeping the parts of the beard, mustache and around the ear intact.

Abstract: An electric motor for an electric appliance having a rotor, a stator, and a coil for the generation of a magnetic field. The motor has a first magnet arrangement having a first permanent magnet which, by interaction with a magnetic field generated using the coil, generates a force for the excitation of a rotary movement of the rotor. A second magnet arrangement may also be provided which has at least one second permanent magnet is arranged such that a translatory oscillatory movement of the rotor is effected by the Lorentz force acting in the field of the second permanent magnet on the conductors of the coil through which current flows.

Abstract: A wet shaving razor cartridge has a housing, a primary blade and a final blade. The primary blade is located at a front end of the cartridge and the final blade is located at a rear end of the cartridge. The primary and final blades have blade edges that extend in parallel to a length of the housing. An angle ?p between the primary blade and a blade plane is greater than an angle ?f between the final blade and the blade plane. The blade plane is tangential to the primary blade edge and the final blade edge.

Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing and a blade holder coupled to the housing, wherein the housing includes a distal portion (e.g., a blade storage compartment) that is both slidably and pivotally coupled to portions of the housing and configured to serve as a cover for the blade holder. The cutter apparatus can also include a cover release device configured to facilitate repositioning the cover between a locked position at which the cover is secured to the housing and a released position at which at least a portion of the cover is free to pivotally reposition away from the housing providing access to the blade holder.

Abstract: An electric hair trimmer generally includes a handle housing a drive motor and a cutter head releasably connectable to the handle. The cutter head includes a housing having an interior compartment, and a cutting assembly including a pair of cutting blades. At least one of the cutting blades is in operative connection with the drive motor upon connection of the cutter head with the handle for reciprocating movement of the at least one of the blades. At least a portion of the cutting assembly is disposed within the housing, and the cutting assembly further has a front edge disposed exterior of the housing for trimming hair upon operation of the trimmer. The housing has a plurality of guard fingers at least in part wrapped over the front edge of the cutting assembly to inhibit the front edge against contacting a person's skin during hair trimming.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fruit and vegetables slicing apparatus structure characterized by: a frame; a plurality of knives disposed in the frame; a linking mechanism for connecting the plurality of knives concurrently; and an adjusting element disposed on one side of the frame and configured to drive the knives to rotate concurrently by an angle upon completion of a cutting process performed by the knives, such that each of the knives switches from an original upright state to a flat state to thereby achieve the goal of the easy rinsing of the knives.

Abstract: An improved eating fork includes a conventional handle and an extended flat body portion with a plurality of tines that generally taper continuously from narrowest to widest towards the open ends of the fork. The tines taper outward up to the maximum relative width towards the open end of the fork, and the thickness of the tines in this invention reduces gradually towards the open ends. By the increased width and a reduced thickness of the tines towards the end, this invention provides more efficiency in spearing a food item, in scooping a food item, in capturing through a twisting motion of the tines, and in holding or retaining the food item once it has either been initially speared, scooped, or twisted, than a conventional fork.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of installing markers into a variety of ground conditions is described. Application of marker installation tool provides for complete installation in hard, soft, wet, dry, frozen, and a variety of other ground conditions, whether the marker is rigid or flexible. By inserting a marker into the tool, it can be easily and rapidly driven into the ground. A sharpened end portion on one end of the tool provides for driving a hole into the ground in preparation of installing a marker.