Abstract: The invention relates to a device for magnetic clasping at a plurality of points for a clothing accessory such as a belt, characterised in that said device includes at least one permanently magnetised assembly (13) arranged at one end of one surface of the accessory, while a plurality of ferromagnetic elements (17) and/or permanently magnetised assemblies (13) are arranged longitudinally on the other surface of the accessory at the opposite end thereof (3), the permanently magnetised assemblies of one surface being suitable for attracting a permanently magnetised assembly of the other surface, the permanently magnetised assemblies (13) and/or ferromagnetic elements (17) of each surface being arranged such that, by placing the ends of the two surfaces of the clothing accessory vertically adjacent to one another, a plurality of adjustment positions of the two surfaces are obtained relative to the position of the permanently magnetised assemblies (13) and ferromagnetic elements (17), representing a plurality of

Abstract: A clip-on accessory for a walk behind lawn mower clips together the handle bar and the engine control bar. The clip-on accessory may be disposed in a clipped position to permit an operator to pick up an object, for example, while keeping the lawn mower's engine running. The clip-on accessory may be easily clipped onto and off from the handle bar of the mower, allowing the user to remove the clip (or allow it to hang from the control bar) when mowing as usual, thereby not circumventing the safety features of the control bar during normal operation.

Abstract: A retention clip for securing a trim cover. The retention clip may have first and second pads that may be spaced apart from each other and disposed on a first base axis. First and second arms may extend from the first pad. Third and fourth arms may extend from the second pad. A first and second extension arms may extend from the first arm to the third arm and from the second arm to the fourth arm, respectively.

Abstract: A method for making gloves with enhanced gripping power, comprises: step 1, making a glove liner; step 2, covering a hand former with the glove liner and putting it into an oven for pre-heating; step 3, dipping the hand former into a coagulant completely; step 4, dipping the hand former into a latex; step 5, drying the surface; step 6, dipping the hand former into the latex again; step 7, spraying soluble solid particles on the surface evenly; step 8, baking; step 9, dipping the hand former into water to dissolve the soluble solid particles; step 10, baking; getting a glove with enhanced gripping power. The glove made by the method has good flexibility, can prevent oil permeability and has good slip-proof effect.

Abstract: A method and system for fabricating a piezoelectric multilayer are described. The method and system include providing conductive layers. Alternating conductive layers are electrically connected. A first plurality of alternating conductive layers is electrically isolated from a second plurality of alternating conductive layers. Piezoelectric layers are interleaved with the conductive layers. Apertures are provided in the piezoelectric layers. A first conductive plug electrically connects the first plurality of alternating conductive layers, includes a first plurality of segments, and is in apertures in the piezoelectric layers. Each of the first plurality of segments extends through one of the piezoelectric layers. A second conductive plug electrically connects the second plurality of alternating conductive layers, includes a second plurality of segments, and is in a second portion of the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for fabricating a supercapacitor-like electronic battery. The steps for fabricating a supercapacitor-like electronic battery are as follows. A first current collector is formed on a substrate. A first electrode is formed on the first current collector. A first electrode is formed from a first solid state electrolyte and a first conductive material where the first conductive material is irreversible to the mobile ions contained in the first solid state electrolyte and the first conductive material exceeds the percolation limit. An electrolyte is formed on the first electrode. A second electrode is formed on the electrolyte. The second electrode is formed from a second solid state electrolyte and a second conductive material where the second conductive material is irreversible to the mobile ions contained in the second solid state electrolyte and the second conductive material exceeds the percolation limit. A second current collector is formed on the second electrode.

Abstract: A tractor tool for a brake cylinder contains a body including a hollow cylinder, a fixed support, a movable control bar including two wings; the cylinder including an engaging portion, a first tube, a first plug, a first retaining block, a second plug, a second retaining block, and a positioning member; wherein the first tube includes a first inward conical fence; the first retaining block including two first semi-arcuate pieces connected; the second retaining block includes two second semi-arcuate pieces; wherein the first plug includes a second inward conical surface, and the second plug includes a third inward conical surface; the positioning member includes a conical controlling plane; a spindle assembly including the spindle, wherein the spindle includes a first segment and a second segment.

Abstract: The conveyor fastening tool is used for fastening first and second conveyor loop fasteners to each other and comprises first and second channels extending through a main body through which the first and second conveyor loop fasteners will pass. First and second lateral openings in the first and second channels allow the conveyor belt extremity sections to extend therethrough, outwardly of the first and second channels. First and second loop retaining members peripherally spaced about the first and second channels limit movement of the first and second conveyor loop fasteners orthogonally away from the first and second channels including preventing movement of the first and second conveyor loop fasteners out through the first and second lateral openings.

Abstract: A method of installing a jet pump beam includes, disposing an inlet mixer having one end portion inserted to a diffuser provided in a reactor pressure vessel and an other end portion communicated with a riser pipe disposed in the reactor pressure vessel between a pair of projecting portions of a transition piece provided to the riser pipe, separately inserting both end portions of a jet pump beam disposed above the inlet mixer into a groove formed in each of the pair of projecting portions, arching the jet pump beam by moving a center portion of the jet pump beam upward, pushing a screw member engaged with the arched jet pump beam against the inlet mixer, and measuring deflection amount of the arched jet pump beam when the screw member is being pushed against the inlet mixer.

Abstract: A mailbox support attaching to a post includes an arm for supporting a mailbox at a given height, an opening for freely allowing the arm to slide over the post, and a tab flexibly extending into the opening and designed to limit movement of the arm relative to the post if the post is disposed within the opening.

Abstract: A workpiece manufacturing facility includes a plurality of workstations capable of performing work on a workpiece to dimensionally advance a configuration of the workpiece. A plurality of assembly stations is capable of assembling components of the workpiece to the workpiece. A carrier is moveable between any of the work stations and between any of the assembly stations. The carrier transports at least one workpiece between at least one work station and at least one assembly station. The carrier includes a robotic manipulator capable of introducing the workpiece to the workstations and the assembly stations in a dimensionally accurate position and the robotic manipulator is capable of performing work on the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards a retaining device for retaining at least one medical line. The retaining device includes a flexible body having a top and bottom surface with at least one slot formed in the top surface. The at least one slot extends to a depth greater than the largest medical line the retaining device is destined to be used with. An attachment mechanism is coupled to the flexible body for securing the flexible body to a supportive surface.

Abstract: A microdialysis probe including a probe body, a supply line and a discharge line for a perfusion solution and a dialysis membrane, wherein a probe needle for introduction into a tissue is provided by a generally elongate frame. The frame has at least one recess at least partially open for receiving at least a portion of the supply and discharge lines. The invention encompasses a method for making such a probe, wherein the method includes arranging a dialysis membrane on a shaping device, shaping the dialysis membrane in a selected shape, applying an adhesive agent to the dialysis membrane to keep the membrane in the selected shape, and separating the dialysis membrane and the shaping devices after the adhesive agent has been applied.

Abstract: A spa shell having an outer perimeter panel and an outer perimeter side surface positioned about the outer perimeter of the spa shell, the side surface comprising a mounting surface for an end user applied façade.

Abstract: A mounting station and method for automatically assembling a razor that includes a shaving cartridge and a razor handle. The method comprises providing a razor handle and a shaving cartridge, automatically connecting a first rearwardly protruding connector of the shaving cartridge to the free end of the first handle connector of the razor handle, and then automatically connecting the second rearwardly protruding connector of the shaving cartridge to the free end of the second handle connector of the razor handle thereby forming a razor.

Abstract: A sectional sportboard including a first and second separate sections having opposing mating surfaces transverse to a longitudinal axis of the sectional sportboard. The first section and the second section each having at least two hollow receptacles, the hollow receptacles in each section having an opening forming a continuous circumference aperture in the mating surface, and corresponding receptacles axially aligned and located parallel to the longitudinal axis, one or more pairs of first through holes extending at an angle from a first section outer surface to a position on the first section mating surface, and one or more pairs of first blind holes located in the second section mating surface at a position and an angle axially corresponding to the one or more pairs of first through holes, each of the through holes and blind holes having an aperture with a continuous circumference in the respective mating surface.

Abstract: A component assembly comprises a sheet metal and a fastener element. A flange has a larger diameter and a shaft of smaller diameter extends away from the flange and merges at its end remote from the flange into a cylindrical rivet section. The fastener element is used with sheet metals with thicknesses in the range of 3 mm and larger. With thin sheet metal parts the sheet metal has a smooth pierced cylindrical opening with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the shaft. The cylindrical rivet section is reshaped to a rivet bead contacting the sheet metal underside. Medium thickness sheet metal parts have a stepped hole with the hole region of larger diameter receiving the rivet bead. For thick sheet metal parts the sheet metal has a conical pierced hole and the cylindrical rivet section is reshaped to a conical rivet bead wedged in the conically diverging hole.

Abstract: An oil-filled pressure transducer having reduced back pressure, comprising an alignment plate having a sensor accommodating aperture, a sensor module inserted into the sensor accommodating aperture, a header surrounding the alignment plate, the header having a protruding top surface, and a diaphragm disposed on the protruding top surface to create a relatively small oil accommodating region between the diaphragm and the sensor. This configuration reduces the oil volume required for operation, which ultimately reduces the back pressure applied against the diaphragm.

Abstract: A method for making a shielded inductor by: winding a metal wire material into a conducting coil and bending two distal ends of the metal wire material into a respective end piece, bonding a magnetic core to the center of the conductive coil, making a metal sheet member into a metal bracket having a frame body, solder points and connection strips, installing the conductive coil in the metal bracket and electrically soldering the end pieces of the conductive coils to respective soldering points at the metal bracket, mixing a magnetic material with a plastic material and processing the mixture into plastic grains, injection-molding the plastic grains onto the conductive coil to form an inductor body, and separating the respective connection strips with the inductor body from the metal bracket and bending the separated connection strips onto the bottom wall of the inductor body.

Abstract: Arc resistant enclosures for dry-type transformers. More particularly, transformer enclosures having one or more arc-resistant features, including arc channels, arc fault dampers, and arc fault plenums, and methods for providing same.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid electrolyte battery that makes it possible to prevent foreign substance attachment to an electrode unit and press the electrode unit uniformly. A method for producing a solid electrolyte battery in which an outer case houses at least one electrode cell that has an electrode unit comprising at least a positive electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer and a negative electrode layer stacked in this order, the method including the steps of: inserting the electrode cell in the outer case before pressing the electrode cell in a stacking direction in the electrode unit, and pressing the electrode cell from the outside of the outer case in the stacking direction in the electrode unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a multilayer tube for the hydraulic connection and wiring of solar panels, comprising elements for covering at least one flexible tube with at least one tape of thermally insulating material; elements for tying said tape around the corresponding flexible tube; elements for covering at least two tubes, which are already covered with the insulating tape and are arranged mutually side-by- side and parallel, with a protection and containment sheath; elements for the longitudinal closure of the sheath.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for separating a semiconductor die from a tape to which the die is affixed during the wafer dicing process. The system includes a pick-up arm for positioning a vacuum tip over a semiconductor die to be removed. The vacuum tip includes a non-uniform array of vacuum holes to grip the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that allow side illumination for a wheel. The invention can enable a bicycle user to control the amount of light produced by lights installed into a wheel in an efficient manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining a wire pair of a stator coil. The apparatus includes a tool having a pair of electrodes and control equipment. The control equipment is configured to control the electrodes to apply force to the wire pair to push adjacent wires of the wire pair toward each other and cause current to pass between the pair of electrodes, and so through the wire pair pushed together, at a time at which the force is being applied to the wire pair.

Abstract: A crimping tool having an angled crimping portion and a method to use the crimping tool are provided. The angled crimping portion can be angled relative to the crimping tool handle or pivoting portion. The angled crimping portion can also be replaceable with various angled crimping portion having various angles. The angled crimping portion is also adjustable at different angles as needed by the user.

Abstract: A connector having a plurality of terminals that are integrally incorporated in a connector housing, in a given arrangement, with a high degree of accuracy. The connector includes a prealigner having a plurality of terminal holding recesses, a plurality of terminals fitted into and held in the terminal holding recesses in a given alignment, and a housing main body molded so that the prealigner is interposed in the housing main body as an insert element.

Abstract: A Moineau device includes a stator that interfaces to a rotor whereby fluid flows through cavities between the stator and rotor that progress axially as the rotor is rotated relative to the stator. At least one of the stator and the rotor is realized from a nanocomposite that includes a polymeric matrix with carbon nanotubes dispersed therein.

Abstract: A turbine component repair apparatus includes: a first die having male and female halves for clamping a first section of a turbine blade with a platform and a root portion of an airfoil, the first die having a recess shaped to receive the root portion and retain a faying surface thereof in predetermined alignment; and a second die having male and female halves for clamping a repair section which defines a tip portion of the airfoil, the second die having a second recess shaped to receive the tip portion and retain a faying surface of the tip portion in predetermined alignment. The first and second dies have mating front faces configured to align their bottom surfaces in a common plane. A alignment device is removably attached to the second die to temporarily align the repair section in the absence of the male half of the second die.

Abstract: The present invention provides a loading element for reversibly coupling a microfluidic or nanofluidic cartridge to a processing apparatus wherein the loading element comprises: (a) a first connector part comprising a first set of air inlet ports and a first set of air outlet ports; (b) a second connector part comprising a second set of air inlet ports and a second set of air outlet ports; and (c) a guide part configured to guide the cartridge into reversible coupling with the loading element.

Abstract: A method to manufacture a valve using metal injection moulding is disclosed. The valve housing comprises a welding cap for welding the upper part of the valve to the valve housing. The welding cap is placed so the upper part can be welding to the housing without damaging the inner cavity of the housing. There is a gab between the welding cap and the inner liner so the heat from the welding to not damage the inner liner allowing the inner parts of the valve to move freely.

Abstract: A frame member for a frame assembly of a vehicle includes a first outer steel layer, a second outer steel layer and an aluminum core layer between the first outer steel layer and the second outer steel layer. The first outer steel layer, the second outer steel layer and the aluminum core layer are metallurgically bonded together.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a locating assembly as a component of a locating table segment for positioning truss segments in a truss assembly system. The system generally includes a plurality of table segments aligned in parallel and adapted to position a series of locating blocks on a top surface of the system/table, where each block is a component of one of a plurality of locating assemblies in the system. The block positions collectively define an outer boundary of a support truss (e.g., as a roofing truss). Once the blocks are moved to their desired position, appropriately sized truss segments are placed within the block-defined boundary and fastened together.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wheel support bearing assembly having a plastically deformed portion engageable with an inclined surface portion of an annular stepped area in the inner race segment. The method includes that the plastically deformed portion, which is of a cylindrical configuration before it is deformed, is formed by pressing a crimping punch, of which front end portion outer peripheral surface is a tapered shape, axially into an inner peripheral surface of the inboard end portion of the hub axle to allow the cylindrical plastically deformed portion to be crimped in the diameter expanded condition.

Abstract: Razors comprising a shaving aid comprising a soap base and a pyrithione source.

Abstract: An electric shaver includes a head, outer blades located next to one another in an arrangement that extends in a front to back direction of the head, a drive source that drives a first drive element and a second drive element back and forth in different directions, and inner blades each coupled to and driven by the first drive element or the second drive element to be movable back and forth in a longitudinal direction of the outer blades, which is a widthwise direction of the head, at an inner side of the outer blades. The inner blades are coupled to the first drive element and the second drive element at a ratio of two to three.

Abstract: A motor cooling air flow deflector comprises a channel over at least one of the air flow outlet vents for electric motor cooling air from the periphery or circumference of a generally cylindrical housing of a clipper. The channel may be an inverted U-shaped structure having a span covering at least 120 degrees of the housing, and preferably more than 180 degrees. The inverted U-shaped structure is provided with a downwardly directed first end with a flared input and a second end with a vane for directing air flow out of the channel and backwardly along the housing of the clipper. The channel is adapted to conform to the variations in the generally cylindrical shape of the housing. The air flow deflector may be an attachment to an existing clipper or it may be fabricated or molded into the housing of a clipper.

Abstract: A hair cutting device (1) comprising a hair cutting device body (3); and an interchangeable comb unit (2) for defining a hair length after cutting. The hair cutting device body (3) further comprises a comb interface for releasable attachment of the comb unit (2) to the hair cutting device body (3); a hair length indicator (7) operatively coupled to the comb interface for indicating the hair length to a user. The interchangeable comb unit (2) comprises a comb identification member (11; 13) identifying a hair length associated with the comb unit (2); and the comb interface comprises a comb recognition arrangement (10; 14a-b) being electrically coupled to the hair length indicator (7). The comb recognition arrangement (10; 14a-b) is configured to sense the comb identification member (11; 13) when the comb unit (2) is connected to the hair cutting device body (3), and to provide an electronic signal indicative of the hair length associated with the comb unit (2) to the hair length indicator (7).

Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing shaped to be hand-held, a slider configured to support a front blade, the slider being mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be moved longitudinally along the housing, and a blade guard mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to be extended and retracted adjacent to the front end of the housing, wherein the slider and the blade guard are configured to move in tandem.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tilt detecting device (1), comprising a first tilt sensor (2) for detecting a tilting with respect to direction of gravity with high accuracy, a second tilt sensor (3) for detecting the tilting with respect to direction of gravity and for detecting the tilting with lower accuracy than that of the first tilt sensor and in a range wider than that of the first tilt sensor, wherein the first tilt sensor and the second tilt sensor are fixed relatively to each other, and the tilting is detected by the second tilt sensor by using a reference position and a detecting direction as detected by the first tilt sensor as reference.

Abstract: A chalk box assembly for providing an automated retracting chalk line comprising: a chalk box housing; a spring assembly within the housing; a spool for retaining a chalk line within the housing, where the spring assembly is attached to the spool and provides for the retraction of the chalk line; a chalk compartment within the housing, where chalk is stored within the chalk compartment; and a retraction button engaged with the spring assembly, where the button causes the release of the spring assembly for the retraction of the chalk line. The chalk box assembly according to the present invention may further include a chalk line guide and a chalk fill door. In one particular embodiment of the present invention, the chalk box assembly further includes a belt clip on one side thereof.

Abstract: A system and related methods for locating an electrical box through a covering material. The system utilizes a magnetized seeker disk in combination with a magnetized mounting disk that is mounted within an opening on an electrical box. The mounting disk attaches to the electrical box by being wedged into and displacing/deflect a perimeter wall of the electrical box. The electrical box is then covered by sheetrock or any other wall or ceiling covering. The seeker disk is placed on top of the covering near where the electrical box is thought to be located. By operation of the embedded magnets, the seeker disk signals the precise location of the electrical box by interacting with the previously mounted insert disk.

Abstract: A compact, skid mounted system for handling of solids generated in wellbore operations. A cuttings drying unit and solids/liquid separator are mounted on a skid. A feed auger moves wet cuttings from the discharge on a rig to the cuttings drying unit. A first discharge auger moves the dried cuttings discharged from the cuttings drying unit to a disposal point, which may be a container such as a cuttings box. The fluid discharge from the cuttings dryer is routed to a solids/liquid separator. A second discharge auger moves the solids discharge from the separator to a disposal point. The liquid discharge from the solids/liquid separator is routed back to the fluids circulating system on the rig. The augers are mounted on the skid such that they can be rotated to within the width of the skid for transport, then rotated out to discharge the solids away from the skid.

Abstract: An baking case body of tunnel type sterilization dryer comprises a case body (1), an air intake cavity (24) which is disposed in the case body (1), a conveyor mesh belt (7), and an air return channel (22). The conveyor mesh belt (7) is located between the air return channel (22) and the air intake cavity (24). The air intake cavity (24) is divided into two or more than two independent air intake chambers (21) by one or more than one air intake partition boards (11). A heater (9) is disposed in each air intake chamber (21), and a hot air generator (2), a diffuser fan cover (3), a high temperature and high efficient filter (4) and a temperature probe (5) are disposed sequentially in each air intake chamber (21) from top to bottom. Air return partition boards (15) are arranged in the air return channel (22), corresponding to the air intake partition boards (11). The air return channel (22) is divided into two or more than two air return cavities (23) by the air return partition boards (15).

Abstract: A configuration and an associated method dry a hearing device. The configuration includes a heating unit for generating warm air, at least one hearing device, a first humidity sensor of the hearing device for determining first ambient humidity measured values, a signal output unit of the hearing device for outputting the first ambient humidity measured values, a signal recording unit for recording the first ambient humidity measured values, and a control unit for controlling the heating unit in dependence on the first ambient humidity measured values. Accordingly the drying process can be controlled precisely by the heating device in respect of duration and temperature.

Abstract: An exemplary system for removing soil from seed comprises an auger portion, a centrifuge portion and/or a dryer portion. The auger portion comprises an inclined enclosure and an auger positioned within the enclosure and is configured to mix seed with a liquid, remove soil from the seed, and separate washed seed from the liquid and the removed soil. The centrifuge portion comprises at least one centrifuge having an outer drum and a rotatable inner basket positioned within the outer drum. The inner basket comprises a side wall having a plurality of apertures. The inner basket is configured to receive washed seed from the auger portion within the inner basket and to centrifugally separate additional liquid from the washed seed, the separated liquid passing through the plurality of apertures into the outer drum. The dryer portion further reduces moisture content of the seed using heat.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying wood veneer includes an elongate drying chamber including a conveyor for conveying material to be dried from an input end to an output end; and a cooling section for cooling veneer leaving the output end of the drying chamber, the cooling section including a pressure controller for maintaining a pressure in the cooling section that is slightly higher than pressure in the drying chamber while maintaining a near-zero pressure differential between the drying chamber and the cooling section.

Abstract: A method for realizing shoes comprises the steps of: providing an upper, a heel and a sole element provided with at least one sole portion and a shank portion; removing part of the material of the sole from its lower face at the shank region; tightening the sole element along its side edge at the shank region; providing a coating element for the shank; gluing the coating element to the lower face of the sole at a seat defined by the removal of the material from the shank region, wrapping the coating element to the sole with two laps brought onto the upper face of the sole destined to be covered by the upper; completing the assembly of the shoe by mounting the upper and the heel.

Abstract: First eyelet holes are arranged in two rows along a notch and a shoelace 3 passes therethrough, and a sub-upper includes a front extension 2f. The front extension 2f includes an eyelet portion 24 forming a second eyelet hole. The eyelet portion 24 is drawn toward the center of the foot by the fastening force from a portion of the shoelace 3 near the second eyelet hole, and the eyelet portion 24 bends as it engages with a main upper 1 at a through hole, thereby changing the direction of the fastening force to pull the upper portion 2u including the front extension 2f toward a front side, while the main upper 1 is drawn toward the center of the foot by the fastening force from a portion of the shoelace 3 near one of the first eyelet holes that is posterior to the second eyelet hole, whereby a portion of the front extension 2f that is covered by the main upper 1 is pressed against the upper side surface of the foot, thereby fitting the upper portion of the sub-upper 2 to the upper side surface of the foot.

Abstract: The present invention teaches customizable articles of footwear in which various footwear components can be selected from a wide range of options, and can be easily removed and replaced, as desired. Moreover, the present invention teaches footwear uppers made of knitted textile materials including different sections having different structures and mechanical properties.