Abstract: The present invention describes a method for manufacturing rotogravure cylinders with a cylinder base made of a light weight material like aluminum. The method involves the surface treatment of the cylinder with mechanical means, the copper plating in an appropriate solution, the engraving of the cylinder, and the hardening of the cylinder by chromium plating. The advantage of this method is that the chemical treatment for the preparation of the cylinder surface which generates hazardous waste is replaced by a mechanical process. In addition, the reduction of the cylinder weight considerably (e.g. for aluminum base cylinder the weight reduction is two thirds of the weight of a steel base cylinder) reduces significantly the transportation costs. Moreover, the adhesion of the copper layer to be engraved is improved and the cost and time of manufacturing reduced.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a heat sink is disclosed. A board having a first width is transported to a machine tool. The board is punched to form multiple sheet bodies. A bent part is formed on a terminal end of each sheet body having a second width. A first combined part protrudes from the bent part. A second combined part is hollowly disposed on the edge of the bent part as an indentation corresponding to the first combined part. The bent part is bent to stand correspondingly to each of the sheet bodies. Each sheet body is cut to form multiple heat dissipation fins. The second width is equal to the first width. When the heat dissipation fins overlap with each other, the first combined part of one heat dissipation fin is connected to the second combined part of another dissipation fin.

Abstract: A manufacturing process of a heat-exchange assembly of a water heater bottom cover is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for machining a sealing seat of a shut-off valve in a power generating or industrial plant. An upper valve part and the internal housing fittings are removed from the housing of the shut-off valve to thereby expose a housing opening. A clamping device with a counter-bearing is introduced through the housing opening into the connection pipe and fastened to its inner wall. A machine tool with a bearing is introduced through the housing opening and mounted with its bearing on the counter-bearing. A machining step is carried out with the machine tool on the sealing seat. Then the machine tool is detached and removed through the housing opening. The clamping device is detached from the connection pipe and removed through the housing opening. Then, the upper valve part and the internal fittings are reattached to the housing.

Abstract: A composite hose is constructed to have an outer peripheral portion and an inner peripheral portion. The outer peripheral portion includes an elastic layer and a reinforcing layer provided on an outer periphery of the elastic layer. The inner peripheral portion includes a corrugated metal tube which is provided with a corrugated portion formed with corrugation hills and corrugation valleys. A distance between the reinforcing layer and tops of the corrugation hills of the corrugated metal tube is designed 0.27 mm or less.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a toothed part including a bottom surface portion and a side wall portion provided to extend upright from an outer peripheral end portion of the bottom surface portion, the side wall portion being fanned with teeth. The manufacturing method includes a half drawing process of performing draw shaping on a material having a disk shape to form the bottom surface portion and the side wall portion, an inside diameter of which becomes larger in a direction away from the bottom surface portion; and a tooth shaping process of forming the teeth in the side wall portion.

Abstract: A method of assembling a portable support structure is disclosed. The method includes positioning a first platform member, then securing a first support member to the first platform member, and then securing a second platform member to the first platform member to form a continuous platform surface. The method includes positioning a plurality of platform members to form a first continuous platform surface, then securing a support member to at least one of the plurality of platform members. The method includes forming a continuous surface from a plurality of platform members, the plurality of platform members including one or more female connectors, aligning one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors, and engaging the one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors.

Abstract: A urethane isolation mount secures a vehicle's differential while dampening or isolating noise, vibration, and movement between the differential and the remainder of the vehicle. The urethane isolation mount may comprise one or more resilient urethane materials. The urethane isolation mount may also have an opening to accept a support stem of the differential. The opening may have a wider bore and a narrower bore to provide a step to which a fastener may secure the support stem to the urethane isolation mount. The urethane isolation mount provides increased reliability and greatly reduces, if not eliminates, repair costs for replacement differential mounts when installed.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising one or more low molecular weight polyethylene glycols (LMW-PEG) and one or more high molecular weight poly ethylene glycols (HMW-PEG), wherein the one or more LMW-PEGs have a molecular weight in a range of 200 to 500 dalton, and wherein the one or more HMW-PEGs have a molecular weight in a range of 8,000 to 45,000 dalton. Such composition can be used as a (friction reducing) shaving lotion or as a condom lubricant.

Abstract: A trimmer blade comprises a fixed blade unit and a movable blade unit. Then, said fixed blade unit comprises a comb-shaped blade section having a plurality of blades and a plurality of gullets, and said plurality of blades are arranged alternately with said plurality of gullets. Then, said movable blade unit comprises a comb-shaped blade section having a plurality of blades and a plurality of gullets, and said plurality of blades are arranged alternately with said plurality of gullets, and said movable blade unit is configured to slide on said fixed blade unit while reciprocating. A width of each gullet of said movable blade unit is set so that at least two gullets of said fixed blade unit fall inside each gullet of said movable blade unit, as viewed from a direction perpendicular to a sliding surface between said movable blade unit and said fixed blade unit.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a body, a moving base, and a roller base. The body has a rail groove, whose one side is extended upward with a stopping wall. The moving base is disposed in the rail groove of the body and has a cutting wheel. The moving base is connected with a transmission element and driven by the transmission element to move along the rail groove. The roller base is interposed between the moving base and the stopping wall. There are a plurality of elastic elements between the roller base and the stopping wall. The roller base is disposed with at least two rollers opposite to the cutting wheel.

Abstract: A knife safety apparatus comprising a food holding body having a cutting face, a handle face, and a sidewall between the handle face and the cutting face, a section of the sidewall defining a knife guiding slit adjacent extending through the body between the handle face and the cutting face; and a handle having a gripping surface, a first end attached to the food holding body and a second end distal from the food holding body, the handle extending from the handle face and defining a knife-receiving space adjacent to at least part of the knife guiding slit and at least part of the handle face.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a folding knife with two-stage lock release, which comprises a handle including three plates, and a blade pivotally installed between first and second plates. The second plate has an elastic stop plate installed thereon having a first engage portion, such that after the blade is turned out from the handle completely, the elastic stop plate can abut against the blade. A positioning plate including a second engage portion is movably positioned between the second and third plates, and has an end extended out from the handle, such that when the blade is unfolded completely and the positioning plate is moved and fixed to a pressed position, the first and second engage portions can be engaged with each other, and the elastic stop plate can be separated from the blade, so as to enable the blade to be turned into the handle.

Abstract: A knife that consist of a handle with a lockable and rotatable cutter head. The handle has a locking mechanism that secures the cutter head in numerous cutting positions and also in a safety position. The cutter head contains the blade. After the edges gets dull the blade can be rotated within the cutter head to allow for the use of new cutting edges. The blade can easily be replaced by loosening the cutter head pivot bolt. The cutter head and pivot bolt remain attached to the knife during this process.

Abstract: A device for trimming hair comprising a housing (3) and a head portion (9) with a cutting blade assembly (10), wherein the head portion (9) is rotatably mounted to the housing (3) and a comb attachment (20) is releasably attachable to the device to extend over the cutting blade assembly (10), the device further comprising a locking means (30,50) configured to fixedly engage the head portion (9) with the housing (3) when a comb attachment (20) is detached from the device such that the head portion (9) is prevented from rotating relative to the housing (3) and configured to disengage the head portion (9) from the housing (3) when a comb attachment (20) is attached to the device such that the head portion (9) is rotatable relative to the housing (3).

Abstract: A hair clipper blade having a mounting portion, a tooth edge, and a plurality of teeth extending from the tooth edge. Each of the plurality of teeth has a left edge, a right edge, and a root, wherein a plane parallel to the right edge of a first tooth of the plurality of teeth and a plane parallel to the left edge of a second tooth of the plurality of teeth form an angle between 0 and 5 degrees, and the plurality of teeth have a tooth pitch between 0.032 and 0.095 inches.

Abstract: In a handheld cutting machine that is constructed such that a user holds the machine by hand and performs cutting processing while moving the same, in which a lower portion of a circular cutting blade protruded from a lower surface side of a base that is placed on a cutting object is covered by a movable cover, an enough clearance is set between a supporting annular ring of a movable cover and a rotating boss portion of a bearing box in order to smoothly open and close the movable cover while a ring spring is interposed between the supporting annular portion and an axial restricting portion to increase dust-proofness of the a movable cover support portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass breaking cap for a flashlight or baton, which has a bottom portion corresponding in configuration to and connectable with an end of the flashlight or baton, a top portion tapering upward such that the cap has a cross section whose two adjacent upper sides form a first included angle greater than 140 degrees, and a striking portion extending upward from a central area of the top portion. The striking portion is conical and has a cross section whose two adjacent upper sides form a second included angle less than 100 degrees. Thus, when the cap is connected to the end of the flashlight or baton and struck against a glass barrier, the striking portion creates a breaking point on the glass barrier, thus allowing the top portion to further crush the internal cohesion of the glass barrier and thereby break the glass barrier.

Abstract: A pneumatically powered pole saw is provided, the pole saw having gas actuated main valves configured for movement between first positions and second positions wherein the gas actuated main valves are located in a main valves assembly fluidly coupled to the piston chamber; and a first pilot valve is configured to send actuating gas through a conduit to the main valves assembly and a second pilot valve is configured to send actuating gas through a conduit to the main valves assembly wherein the cutting blade moves in opposite directions in response to the actuating gas of the first and second pilot valves.

Abstract: A multi-tool assembly with retractable tape measure, collapsible right angle square, straight edge arm with built-in razor blade knife and protractor, complete with a set of three retractable screwdrivers, all mounted in a single, compact, housing assembly. The combination; straight edge arm and razor blade knife, locks into one of several positions; to stay closed, to form into a carpenter's square and to extend the razor blade knife. The arm can be manually opened or spring powered to snap open like a switchblade when the release button is activated. The thin razor blade cutting edge creates a knife that is much sharper than ordinary pocket knives. The set of screwdrivers are permanently mounted within the back of the housing assembly. Each of the screwdrivers can be pivoted open to protrude out from the back of the housing assembly, allowing each screwdriver to be used individually.

Abstract: A handheld digital lens clock device is disclosed for measuring front and back dioptric power of eyeglass lenses based on curvature and refractive index. The device includes a reference probe, a measuring probe for measuring a sagittal depth of a lens relative to the reference probe and a digital display to show the measurement information. The device can further include a refractive index input button that allows the device to measure the optical power of lens composed of materials having different refractive indices. The device can further include a calibration button that is used to set a reference or zero reading by placing the reference probes and measuring probe on a flat surface. A tube level can also be included on the device to assist orienting the device when taking measurements.

Abstract: A field productivity gauge includes an indicator for a present value and an indicator for a comparison value of an operating characteristic, such as field productivity.

Abstract: In a rack extension jig device 9, a protracted direction E of tooth projections 12-14 and an elevational direction H of racks 7, 8 are placed in a coplanar position G. This makes it possible to positively engage the tooth projections 12-14 with the respective rack teeth 7, 8 and half tooth surfaces 7c, 8c so as to set a predetermined pitch interval T at a contact portion between the neighboring racks 7, 8 by only pushing the tooth projections 12, 13, 14 against roots 7d, 8d of the respective rack teeth 7, 8 in perpendicular to the roots 7d, 8d, thereby making a rack adding work easy, quick and user-friendly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tape measure with a self-regulating speed control mechanism. In the present invention, when a bobbin rotates, a rubber roller rotatably provided on a movable mounting plate alternately comes into contact with an inner surface of a support ring and a rubber acceleration prevention member provided on the inner surface of the support ring, so that the speed of the bobbin can be smoothly and reliably reduced.

Abstract: To prevent evaporated flux from being attached to rotation axes of motors which rotate fans positioned in a preheating zone, a main heating zone and a cooling zone and being solidified, the evaporated flux is efficiently and surely collected with the flux liquefying before the flux is solidified and having fluidity. A drain portion 20 constituting a flux collection apparatus 10A is formed at a side of a motor base 16 opposed to the fan and at a circumferential portion of the rotation axis 14. A surface of the drain portion 20 opposed to the fan is formed as an inclined surface 20A which is inclined from a level position of the motor base 16 to a discharge port 46 provided at a back side of the motor base 16.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus which can make clothes drying, deodoring, crumple removal and sterilization easily, thereby preventing the clothes from damaging and having improved thermal insulation.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a supercritical drying method for a semiconductor substrate includes introducing a semiconductor substrate formed with a metal film into a chamber, the surface of the substrate being wet with alcohol, supplying a supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide into the chamber, setting a temperature inside the chamber to a predetermined temperature, to replace the alcohol on the semiconductor substrate with the supercritical fluid, and discharging the supercritical fluid and the alcohol from the chamber while keeping the temperature inside the chamber at the predetermined temperature, to lower a pressure inside the chamber. The predetermined temperature is not lower than 75° C. but lower than a critical temperature of the alcohol.

Abstract: A control method of a laundry treatment apparatus (100) is disclosed. A control method of a laundry treatment apparatus (100) configured to supply steam and/or heated air to an accommodating space (12) accommodating laundry therein, the control method includes a water supplying step supplying water to water supplying device (130) configured to supply steam, a step supplying steam to the accommodating space (12) by heating of water inside the water supplying device (130), the step applying a horizontal motion to the laundry for a predetermined time period, simultaneously with the steam supplying, a cooling step cooling the laundry, and a drying step supplying heated air having a predetermined temperature to the accommodating space (12).

Abstract: This invention relates to a sports shoe (1) having a shell (2) and a lacing system (3), with a cover (4) connected to the lacing system (3) being arranged on the upper side (5) of the shell (2).

Abstract: An article of footwear may include an upper with a knitted element formed through a flat knitting process. In one configuration, the knitted element has an area with a first layer and a second layer at least partially coextensive with the first layer. The first layer is formed of unitary construction with the second layer, and the second layer is joined to the first layer at opposite sides of the second layer. In another configuration, a knitted element for footwear includes a foot-receiving portion and one or more straps formed of unitary construction with the foot-receiving portion. The foot-receiving portion defines a void for receiving the foot, and the strap(s) extend outward from sides of the foot-receiving portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe for a bicycle wherein a shoe can be easily coupled to a bicycle pedal and can be conveniently separated from the pedal even without the installation of a toe clip for enabling a shoe to be inserted into a bicycle pedal. The shoe for a bicycle is formed in such a way that the front portion of a sole provided beneath a main body of a shoe is high and the back portion gradually becomes lower than the front portion, and a coupling groove is formed beneath the front portion of the sole so as to allow a pedal to be coupled or separated. Even if a toe clip for enabling a shoe to be inserted into a bicycle pedal is not installed, a shoe can be easily coupled to a bicycle pedal and can be conveniently separated from the pedal.

Abstract: A turf toe terminator is an insole which is made up of a semi flexible orthotic insole which is inserted into the cleat or sneaker or is created as part of the sneaker or cleat to help prevent injury due to hyperextension of the great toe (turf toe).

Abstract: The invention relates to a sole (2) for shoes, boots, sandals or the like, comprising a core layer (21) which is provided in at least some areas with openings (22) in which pins (23) are movably guided.

Abstract: A shoe sole comprising a foot engaging plate for accommodating a foot of a user and a ground engaging surface/plate. The foot engaging plate is sufficiently rigid so as to resist distortion of the foot engaging plate, during use of the shoe sole, so that the foot remains supported by the foot engaging plate during use of the shoe sole. A pivot member is located between the foot engaging plate and the ground engaging surface/plate to facilitate relative pivoting motion between the foot engaging plate and the ground engaging surface/plate. A layer of resilient material is sandwiched between the foot engaging plate and the ground engaging surface/plate. The resilient material may have one or more bores formed therein which accommodate a compressible material therein to facilitate programming of a desired compression characteristic for the shoe sole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display device, including a display plate having a front surface and a back surface located on a side opposite to the front surface, a transparent material through which a light is transmissive being formed into the plate-like display plate; a printed member disposed on the back surface of the display plate so as to have a display portion formed therein, a first portion through which a light is transmissive and a second portion through which the light is non-transmissive being formed in the printed member by carrying out printing, the display portion being composed of at least one of a symbol, a character and a pattern by the first and second portions; and a radiating portion for radiating a light to the display portion from a portion on a side opposite to the display plate with respect to the printed member.

Abstract: Methods for patients to communicate non-verbally with caregivers, including the steps of providing a communication device including a plurality of paddles and an organizing device, selecting a chosen message from the message set to communicate to a caregiver, selecting a selected paddle from the plurality of paddles corresponding to the chosen message, and communicating the message to a caregiver manipulating the selected paddle. Communication devices according to this disclosure include a support extending from a first end to a second end opposite the first end, a support opening proximate the first end of the support, and a banner member transversely mounted to the second end of the support, the banner member being configured to communicate a unique message, the plurality of unique messages on the plurality of paddles defining a message set. The organizing device is routed through the support opening of each paddle to moveably retain the plurality of paddles together.

Abstract: A system for supporting one or more contiguous overhead signs or portions thereof. The system includes a plurality of sign support members, and a plurality of connectors for coupling adjacent support members along a common longitudinal axis. At least one connector is slidably receivable by the adjacent support members in corresponding channels thereon.

Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The second end of the stem is provided with a C-shaped extremity sized to frictionally capture the sign frame such that the sign frame is releaseable from the stem by providing a lateral force to the frame.

Abstract: An elongated system for independently supporting a plurality of elongated signs from a plurality of sides and edges thereof from a common extrusion, comprising a slidable first side sign holder, a slidable second side sign holder, a slidable lower edge third sign holder. An end cap is arranged at each end of the system for securing the plurality of signs within the system.

Abstract: Two sheets of polyethylene are placed one behind the other and sealed together with heat or adhesive along multiple horizontal seams and one (1) vertical seam forming multiple individual cavities and provides a side opening for identifier plaques. The front polyethylene panel has cutouts. An adhesive layer is applied to the back of the rear polyethylene panel and a sheet of paper is applied to the adhesive layer to help keep the adhesive in place until removed and the storage component is adhered to a surface. The polyethylene sheets are translucent or transparent and allow the information displayed on identifier plaques to be seen clearly and also horizontally because of the horizontal pockets. The identifier plaque material is firm so it may be printed or engraved and inserted into cavities. These identifier plaques can easily be inserted and remove and re-inserted into the cavities.

Abstract: A firearm having a barrel with a bore on a bore axis, with the barrel having a muzzle end and a breech end. A frame is connected to the barrel and has a breech face. The barrel moves between an open position in which the breech face is away from the breech end of the barrel and a closed position in which the breech face abuts the breech end of the barrel and/or the breech plug's rear face. A breech plug is removably attached to the barrel. The breech plug includes a central passage that communicates between the primer and the flash hole. The passage forms a primer pocket at the breech end of the breech plug. The primer pocket has a diameter greater than the central passage. A circumferential groove in the primer pocket receives an O-ring. The O-ring encompasses the primer's cylindrical exterior to create a seal.

Abstract: A bump stock and interface system for a semi-automatic firearm. The interface system includes first and second bearing elements. A handle is provided with an integral finger rest. The finger rest is concave to form a cradle for the user's trigger finger. In use, the user grasps the handle with one hand and places an index finger of the same hand firmly on the finger rest. When intending to fire a round of ammunition, the user pushes the receiver forward with their other hand so that the trigger collides with the stabilized finger. Recoil force quickly separates the trigger from the user's finger on the finger rest. The user again pushes forward the receiver to repeat the firing cycle. A lock can be selectively engaged to restrict longitudinal movement of the firearm relative to the handle, thereby returning the firearm to normal semi-automatic functionality.

Abstract: A bump stock and interface system for a semi-automatic firearm. In use, the user grasps a handle with one hand and places an index finger of the same hand firmly on a finger rest. When intending to fire a round of ammunition, the user pushes the firearm receiver forward with another hand so that the trigger collides with the immobilized finger on the finger rest. Recoil force separates the trigger from the user's finger on the finger rest. The user again pushes forward the receiver to repeat the firing cycle. A lock is selectively activated to arrest longitudinal movement of the firearm relative to the handle, thereby returning the firearm to normal semi-automatic functionality. The lock includes a retractable pin having a tip that rides in a track having a rear stop to limit over-travel of the handle.

Abstract: A shotgun choke system consisting of four zones, a the first zone being a compression or constriction zone; the second zone being a stabilization zone; the third zone being a second compression or constriction zone; and the forth and final zone being a second stabilization zone. The shot package is compressed and constricted into a tight, uniform shot delivery package, and the wad package is completely separated from the shot package. The shot package therefore leaves the barrel of the choke, first, while gasses from the shot escape through a muzzle break and the wad package exits following the shot package, drastically reducing recoil and improving the shot pattern over prior art choke embodiments.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an apparatus for mounting a camera onto a firearm and an associated device for capturing images and recordings of a firearm target. The apparatus allows for easy attachment of cameras of varying sizes onto the scope of a firearm and along the same longitudinal axis of the scope. The apparatus comprises a sleeve connected to a scope of a firearm, the sleeve being hallow and having a longitudinal axis longitudinal axis forming an unobstructed axial bore and generally coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the scope; a base member with a hole and adapted to receive a camera with the hole of the base member positioned adjacent to the lens of the camera and the longitudinal axis of the camera lens is generally coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the scope.

Abstract: A firearm cleaning tool and method of use is disclosed in which multiple firearm components may be cleaned using a single tool. The tool includes cutting or scraping edges to ream residue, such as carbon deposits through a scraping action. The proximal end includes a scraping head with a scraping edge, and the distal end includes pivotable scraper arm and longitudinally extending insertion pin. A method of use is also contemplated.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for multi-correcting a trajectory, the apparatus comprising a trajectory correcting unit in which a polygonal cam comprising a plurality of surfaces different in distance from a rotary center is rotatably installed between a dot sight or an optical signal and a firearm to adjust an angle between an optical axis of the dot sight or optical sight and a gun barrel axis of the firearm, wherein the trajectory correcting unit is installed to be movable in an axis direction, and coaxially provided with two or more polygonal cams to respectively set trajectory correcting angles corresponding to distances in accordance with calibers of a bullet and the kinds of bullet. With this, one dot sight or optical sight can be mounted to firearms using bullets different in the trajectory or firearms different in a caliber from one another, thereby enhancing equipment use efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention provides a motorized decoy support for positioning and imparting movement to decoy bodies such as game bird decoy bodies. The decoy support includes a stake that includes a housing positioned at one end of the stake. A power-supply unit is configured to be received within the housing. A shaft for transmitting motion extends from the power-supply unit and includes a tip configured to engage a decoy body and the tip is configured to emit light.

Abstract: A gill hook for landing fish is disclosed, the hook has an elongate member having a handle at one end and a comparatively large hook at the opposite end.

Abstract: The present invention is a sinker for fishing. The sinker preferably comprises an attachment cap with a perimeter groove, a cavity and an attachment post with a hole. The cap can be attached to a fishing line or swivel at the attachment post. The cap is insertable into a weighted body through a gasket that interfaces with the perimeter groove. The weighted body preferably has a dimpled cavity that aligns with the cavity of the cap when inserted. The gasket is preferably an O-ring made of natural or synthetic rubber. The cap preferably comprises anodized aluminum and the weighted body preferably comprises steel or stainless steel.