Abstract: An upper die with a button-mounting member includes a solid axial part with a flat tip, a bar-like pin member with a pointed tip, and a cylindrical punch surrounding the pin member. The button is set above the cloth and the button-mounting member is disposed below the cloth. The upper die is lowered until the button comes into contact with the upper side of the cloth and the tip of the axial part contacts the lower side of the cloth. The pin member is lowered until the tip hits against the tip of the axial part, resulting in a pilot bore through the cloth. The axial part passes through the cloth along the pilot bore and through the mounting opening. After that, the axial part is swaged by the pin member and the punch.

Abstract: Provided is an inserted metal removal system using a high frequency wave, in particular, a system for removing metal, inserted into a plastic part, using high frequency waves, thus improving the recyclability of the plastic part. For this purpose, the present invention provides an inserted metal removal system using a high frequency wave, the system including: a rotating table on which a plastic part with an inserted metal therein is placed and fixed and a matching box being moved up and down on the metal inserted into the plastic part by a balancer provided above the rotating table. The matching box generates and transmits high frequency waves to the metal part to melt the plastic surrounding the periphery thereof. A coil box including a heating coil mounted therein, inductively heats a heating unit provided at an end of the coil box by the high frequency waves transmitted from the matching box, and a cooler prevents the heating coil from overheating.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for coupling a toilet seat hinge to a toilet flange includes a bolt with a proximal end including an upper flange and threaded distal end, a nut with a threaded opening that receives the threaded distal end of the bolt and a plurality of radial openings, and a set screw. The radial openings extend from a first end proximate to the threaded opening to a second end on the outer periphery of the nut. The set screw is received in one of the radial openings. The set screw provides a pressure to the threaded distal end of the bolt.

Abstract: A first device useful as a support base for utility poles, which integrates an anti-theft security system directed to prevent theft of power supply wires used in underground power distribution systems. The security system includes a dual internal conduit system for housing the wires and at least two head bolts inserted in an individual lateral straight conduit. Similarly, a second device includes a mold having an inverted T-shaped housing for the wires and a head bolt inside the upright conduit section of said inverted T-shaped housing. In both devices, the wires are moved in an angled position and secured by tightening the corresponding bolt.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a diffraction grating comprises below steps. Firstly providing a substrate which having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. Then providing a first predetermined function associated with arrangement of the grooves of the first grating and a second predetermined function associated with arrangement of the grooves of the second grating. Thirdly transforming the first function into a first Fourier series and transforming the second function into a second Fourier series. Fourthly forming the first grating on the first surface of the substrate using a fast tool sever system according to the first Fourier series. Lastly forming the second grating on the second surface using the fast tool sever system according to the second Fourier series.

Abstract: A plug-in overhead light is shown with an overhead female type, twist lock, electrical plug. The plug-in overhead light has a male type, twist lock, electrical plug. Upon plugging in the overhead light and twisting to lock, additional structural support for the overhead light is provided. Other than just the twist lock, electrical plug, the junction box is anchored to a ceiling joist and supports the overhead light projecting there below. A decorative cover extends over the junction box and may be used to hold the light globe in position. The male type, twist lock, electrical plug has a bulb socket on the end opposite the electrical plug.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing an in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display, which can prevent the problem of bubble generation caused by an Ag dot during the attachment process of a liquid crystal panel and a cover substrate, and improve the yield of an Ag dot process. A method for manufacturing an in-plane switching mode liquid crystal display according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: forming a liquid crystal panel by interposing a liquid crystal layer between a color filter substrate and a TFT array substrate; attaching a polarizer, with a protective film attached thereon, on the color filter substrate; forming an Ag dot to be in contact with an edge of the protective film, the color filter substrate, and the TFT array substrate; removing part of the Ag dot by removing the protective film; and attaching a cover substrate on the color filter substrate.

Abstract: A thermal, flow measuring device for determining and/or monitoring the flow of a measured medium through a measuring tube. The thermal, flow measuring device includes: a first pin-shaped shell and at least a second pin-shaped shell; a first resistance thermometer and at least a second resistance thermometer. At least the first resistance thermometer is embodied so as to be heatable, wherein the resistance thermometers, in each case, have a first surface, and at least a second surface, which lies opposite the first surface. The first pin-shaped shell surrounds the first resistance thermometer, and the second pin-shaped shell surrounds the second resistance thermometer. The pin-shaped shells are fillable with a fill material. In each case, at least one spacer is placeable between the pin-shaped shell and the first surface of the resistance thermometer, and the second surface of the resistance thermometer is at least partially covered with fill material.

Abstract: A trimmable resistor for use in an integrated circuit is trimmed using a heater. The heater is selectively coupled to a voltage source. The application of voltage to the heater causes the heater temperature to increase and produce heat. The heat permeates through a thermal separator to the trimmable resistor. The resistance of the trimmable resistor is permanently increased or decreased when the temperature of the resistor is increased to a value within a particular range of temperatures.

Abstract: A method for forming low-resistance electric connection points for a battery cell with two external nickel electrode terminals, when the graphite alloy connecting member is brought into contact with the external nickel terminals of the battery cell, graphite will be separated out of the graphite alloy connecting member, and the nickel will be separated out of the external nickel terminals of the battery cell, and then the graphite and the nickel are dissolved into each other, so that the graphite alloy connecting member and the external nickel electrode terminals of the battery cell are melted and seamlessly connected. Hence, the resistance of the battery cell is reduced to the least, while the discharge and conductivity performance of the battery cell are improved.

Abstract: A protection member for a vehicle road wheel includes a first planar surface and a second planar surface with a central aperture extending therethrough. The protection member further includes a plurality of unequal length pins spaced about the aperture and extending in a direction away from the second surface. The plurality of pins are configured and positioned to engage holes of said road wheel utilized for mounting the road wheel to an axle of the vehicle. The protection member further includes a plurality of spoke receiving features spaced about and extending from the second surface. The spoke receiving features have a complimentary configuration for substantially aligning with a complimentary configuration of spokes of the road wheel. When the road wheel is disposed on the second surface the plurality of pins detachably couple the protection member to the road wheel.

Abstract: A device for assembling a window sash having an integrated insulating glass pane. The window sash has a frame made from a plastic hollow profile section. On the inner face thereof, the frame has two webs parallel to each other which are adhesively secured to two glass panes that are held spaced apart by the two webs. The device has a horizontal conveyor, which is provided to be vertically adjustable, on an underframe.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a package of laminations of an electromagnetic core in a device (3) for the production thereof that is mounted into a panel (1) arranged at a distance from a yoke (2) of said device (3) for the production of individual laminations (4) and mutual joining of same into a package (5), wherein it comprises peripheral units like an aggregate for pressurised hydraulic oil, sensors, control unit and ejector (B).

Abstract: Maintenance of an electronic component working apparatus which carries out prescribed work using components is facilitated. A component supplying apparatus which is appended to the electronic component working apparatus, for supplying electronic components to the electronic component working apparatus is provided. The component supplying apparatus includes a component storing section which stores the electronic components, and movement range regulating means. The movement range regulating means allows the component storing section to move between a supply position P1 which is set for supplying the electronic components and a retracted position P2 to which the component storing section is retracted for the purpose of maintenance of the electronic component working apparatus.

Abstract: A tool, method and system are provided adapted to remove a gasket from a glad hand fitting, and also to vent pressurized air from between two coupled glad hand fittings. A tool is provided with an angled tool head, adapted to be received in a glad hand fitting and to be positioned against a surface of the guard arm of the glad hand. The tip of the tool head is positioned against the gasket and the tool is pivoted against the glad hand to bias the gasket out of the recess in the glad hand fitting.

Abstract: A system and method for removing an electronic component from a substrate is described. In one embodiment, a method in accordance with the invention includes initially preheating a substrate, wherein an electronic component (such as a microchip or discrete electronic component) is attached to the substrate by one or more solder connections. A thermally conductive picker head is applied to the electronic component to quench the electronic component and generate a temperature gradient across the solder connections. Tension is applied to the electronic component using the picker head. The substrate is then heated until a melting point is reached at the interface between the substrate and the solder connections. When the melting point is reached, the tension applied by the picker head removes the electronic component from the substrate. Most if not all of the solder associated with the solder connections is removed with the electronic component.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing an inertial sensor. The method of manufacturing an inertial sensor 100 includes (A) applying a polymer 120 to a base substrate 110, (B) patterning the polymer 120 so as to form an opening part 125 in the polymer 120, (C) completing a cap 130 by forming a cavity 115 on the base substrate 110 exposed fro the opening part 125 through an etching process in a thickness direction, and (D) bonding the cap 130 to a device substrate 140 by using a polymer 120, whereby the polymer 120 is applied to the base substrate 110 in a constant thickness D3, such that the cap 130 may be easily bonded to the device substrate 140 by using the polymer 120.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to conductively connect an electrical component with at least one conductive layer, whereby the conductive layer is applied to a substrate which is essentially transparent in the visible wavelength zone of light, comprising the following steps: the electrical component or the conductive layer is provided with a soldering material in the area where the component is to be connected to the conductive layer; the soldering material is provided with energy supplied by an energy source, such that the soldering material melts and a non-detachable, material-bonded conductive connection between the electrical component and the conductive layer is established.

Abstract: Method for the sealed assembly of an electronic housing containing one or more electronic components, the method including: assembling the housing by bringing a support, to which the electronic components are fixed, in contact with a cover by means of a mixture including a paste and nanoparticles in suspension in said paste, the size of the nanoparticles ranging from 10 to 30 nm; and closing the housing in a sealed manner by heating the housing to a temperature T of between 150° C. and 180° C. making it possible to sinter the metal nanoparticles, while subjecting the housing to a pressure greater than 2.5×105 Pa.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a printed circuit board, including: forming a complex solder resist layer including a solder resist having an open part for forming a metal post and a cover film contacting the solder resist on a base substrate having an outer-layer circuit including a plating lead line; forming a metal post on the open part for forming the metal post by performing electroplating; removing the plating lead line; and exposing the metal post by removing the cover film.

Abstract: A multi-level interposer plate and a multi-chip module (MCM) that includes the multi-level interposer plate are described. First surfaces and second surfaces in different regions of the multi-level interposer plate have associated, different thicknesses. Moreover, first micro-spring connectors and second micro-spring connectors are respectively disposed on the first surfaces and the second surfaces. In the MCM, a given one of the first surfaces of the multi-level interposer plate faces a bridge chip in a first layer in an array of chips in the MCM so that first connectors, disposed on the bridge chip, mechanically and electrically couple to the first micro-spring connectors. Similarly, a given one of the second surfaces of the multi-level interposer plate faces an island chip in a second layer in the array of chips so that second connectors, disposed on the island chip, mechanically and electrically couple to the second micro-spring connectors.

Abstract: A safety razor has a handle and a cartridge selectively detachable from the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge and an expected shaving utility. A connecting structure is coupled to the handle and attaches or detaches the cartridge from the handle in response to a detachment action performed by a user. A detector within the handle has an actuator coupled to the connecting structure and a sensor for generating a signal, wherein the actuator applies an action on the sensor during the action and the sensor generates the signal in response to the action.

Abstract: A replacement cartridge for a safety razor includes a dispensing head and a reservoir for a flowable shaving aid material. A removable shield is between the reservoir and the dispensing head and the shield interrupts fluid communication between channels of the reservoir and the dispensing head when the shield is in place. Fluid communication is permitted when the shield is removed. Removal of the shield is a onetime event. The shield can be a thermoplastic film. A razor cartridge can be disposed adjacent the dispensing head and the housing of the razor cartridge can be integrally formed with the housing of the dispensing head.

Abstract: Precision tool and process for making the same. The tool includes two prongs adapted to be associated with each other. Each prong (2, 2?) including a grip portion (4, 4?) and a cutting or bending portion (5, 5?). Each prong (2, 2?) is associated with the other prong so as to move the cutting or bending portion from a working position, in which the cutting or bending portions (5, 5?) contact each other, to a rest position, in which the cutting or bending portions are spaced apart from each other at at least one section thereof. Each cutting or bending portion includes at least one support portion (3, 3?) and at least one operating portion (7, 7?). Each operating portion includes at least one cutting blade or bending portion. Coupling elements are present for removably coupling at least one operating portion with at least one support portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for containing one or more blades. In a preferred for, the device is a knife block for containing a plurality of knives. The device includes a housing having a plurality of openings, each opening for containing a respective blade therein. The device also includes a blade restraining mechanism including a restraining member having active and inactive conditions in that when a blade is inserted within one of the openings such that substantially an entire cutting edge of the blade is within the opening, in the active condition the restraining member prevents withdrawal of the blade from the opening and in the inactive condition the restraining member allows withdrawal of the blade from the opening.

Abstract: A device and method for arranging a display allows for the easy installation of a display in a home entertainment system. The flexibility of modern home entertainment/theater systems that include a digital display device permits many different installation options. Thus, the invention facilitates the installation of such a display by aligning a viewing screen with an image from a projection display device on both a horizontal axis and a vertical axis.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for reducing hysteresis in displacement sensors by reducing the resistance to motion between components in the sensing units that move relative to each other.

Abstract: A combination ruler and square has first and second elongated straight ruler members with first and second recesses in the upper surface near opposite ends of the first ruler member that receive a tongue extending from an end of the second ruler member to form first and second configurations of the combination that respectively create a square and an elongated ruler. Magnets and detents in the tongue and recesses retain the tongue in a respective recess in the first and second configurations and an extra pair of alignable magnets in the first and second ruler members cause the rule members to be attracted to each other in an aligned storage configuration of the combination where the second ruler member overlays the first ruler member.

Abstract: A tile cutting measurement tool used to measure tiles, marbles, and the like. The tile cutting measurement tool is easily maneuverable, easily transportable, inexpensive to manufacture, and lightweight. The tile cutting measurement tool comprises of a contour gauge and a contour gauge guide that is connected to the contour gauge.

Abstract: An angle gauge comprising multiple surfaces around its perimeter, each of which provides for two or more fixed sharpening angles; each angle incorporating angular compensation for workpiece thickness and variations in peripheral grinding wheel diameter in order to quickly and accurately set an angular relationship between an curved or planar abrasive surface and a tool rest. The angle gauge has no moving or adjustable parts and is separate from both the grinder and the tool rest. The angle gauge may also be attached to a holder allowing for angle setup when the workpiece cannot be supported by a platform or tool rest.

Abstract: A test device for testing whether an axis of a first portion of an article is coaxial with an axis of a second portion of the article includes a supporting member, a benchmark member fixed to a first end of the support member, and a test member slidably received in a second end of the supporting member opposite to the first end. The benchmark member includes a first test portion to position the first portion of the article that are coaxial within a coaxial tolerance. The test member includes a second test member coaxial with the first test portion. If the second portion is capable of being positioned to the second test portion, the article is qualified. If the second portion is incapable positioned to the second test portion, the article is unqualified.

Abstract: In a surface texture measuring instrument, a measurement arm includes: a first measurement arm that is supported by a bracket around a support shaft movably in a circular movement in a casing; and a second measurement arm having styluses that are attachably and detachably provided to an end of the first measurement arm via an attachment-detachment mechanism, the attachment-detachment mechanism being arranged in the casing. A displacement detector includes: a scale provided to the measurement arm; and a detection head provided to the bracket to face the scale. A detecting surface of the scale is on an axis of the measurement arm and on a plane of the circular movement of the measurement arm.

Abstract: Provided is a test device for checking whether the position of a first circular through hole defined in a workpiece meets a tolerance requirement. The test device includes a base, a positioning block, a test pin, a floating support block, and a standard design part. The positioning block is mounted on the base and positions the workpiece. The test pin includes a cylindrical rod capped with a conical part. The floating support block is coupled to the base and supports the test pin. A central axis of the test pin is coincident with a central axis of the first circular through hole. The standard design part is mounted on the base and defines a second circular through hole. If the cylindrical rod can insert into the second circular through hole, the positioning of the first circular through hole meets the tolerance requirement.

Abstract: A test device for testing whether the distance between centers meets specifications includes a support member, a benchmark member set on a first end of the support member, to be positioned at the first through hole, a test member set on a second end of the support member, to be positioned at the second through hole, and a sliding member defining a receiving slot. The test member is also slidable in a direction perpendicular to the slidable direction of the test member. If the test member can enter the receiving slot, the first article is qualified, if test member cannot enter the receiving slot, the second article does not meet the required standard.

Abstract: A method a scale having an inductively scannable graduation, the scale including a sequence of graduation elements disposed in a measuring direction and a layer stack including a succession of metal layers. The succession of metal layers includes a ferromagnetic metal carrier layer and a graduation layer that forms the sequence of graduation elements. The carrier layer is disposed between the graduation layer and a metal substrate, and the metal substrate is dimensioned to definitively determine mechanical properties of the layer stack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable measuring instrument, comprising: a main body including a pair of measuring holders and a pair of handles, wherein the measuring holders have respective tips which are brought closer to one another or are spaced apart from one another, the measuring holders face each other to accommodate or release an object to be measured, and the handles enable the measuring holders to be spaced apart from one another; a rotating shaft which couples the measuring holders together such that the measuring holders are rotatable; and a measuring tape which passes through the tips of the respective measuring holders such that the measuring tape is wound/unwound onto/from the main body, wherein the measuring tape is coiled along the circumference of the object to be measured when the measuring holders are brought closer to one another or are spaced apart from one another, so as to measure the size of the object to be measured.

Abstract: A depth determination apparatus is described. The depth determination apparatus includes a rotatable reel for receiving a length of line, a free end of the line being adapted to receive a weight, a hollow elongate leader assembly through which the line is played out and retracted, a measuring arrangement for measuring the length of line played out and/or retracted through the hollow elongate leader; and a drive means for at least retracting the line through the hollow elongate leader.

Abstract: A non-thermal dewatering and drying system to remove, separate and segregate free moisture from an essentially granular form of organic and non-organic solid material mixed with free moisture and air. The energy efficient separation and removal of the free moisture is by the system that creates differential pressures in adjacent moving flows. Such pressure differentials result in the induced flash vaporization of free moisture from granular materials, simultaneously with the separation and segregation of water vapor into a moving flow of adjacent air. The system has a novel design that allows retains laminar/plug flow characteristics. The differential is created by increasing the velocity of the process air as it is introduced into the material transport piping of the system. This combining the material, free moisture and higher velocity air allows for rapid mechanical removal, separation and segregation of free water within the transport pipe.

Abstract: A centrifugal dryer that has improved throughput capacity resulting from the combination of a high angle agglomerate catcher with optional overflow, increased dewatering capacity, a cylindrical dewatering feed chute, a modified rotor design with positionally and structurally modified lifters in the feed and dewatering section, the drying and propagating section, as well as the pellet discharge section, and an efficient circumferential foraminous membrane.

Abstract: A hand-held hair dryer has a body with an air intake and an outlet nozzle. A heating element is positioned within the body between the air intake and the outlet nozzle. A handle extends from the body and defines a hand grip. A temperature controller is located on a surface of the body and configured to control the temperature of the heating element. The temperature controller can lie essentially flush with or below a level of the surface of the body around the temperature controller. A motor control switch can be provided on the handle to operate a motor for directing air from the intake to the heating element and then to the outlet nozzle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair dryer including a tapered plastic shell between a rear end and a front end through which flows out the air set into motion and heated by the hair dryer, this plastic shell defining at least one air inlet and an air outlet and being intended to accommodate at least one motor and one fan, the shaft of which is borne by an attached internal structure in the central portion of the fuselage. According to the invention, the plastic shell is conformed in order to receive the air between the air inlet and the internal structure bearing the fan, on a longer acoustic path as compared with the length of the acoustic path between the rear end and the internal structure bearing the fan.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a fine-grained fuel from solid or paste-like raw energy materials by torrefaction. The apparatus including an impact reactor having a rotor and impact elements which is temperature resistant up to 350 degrees Celsius, a feed device for hot circulation gas in the lower region of the impact reactor, a feed device for solid or paste-like raw energy materials in the head region of the impact reactor. The apparatus further including at least one withdrawal device for a gas flow having comminuted and torrefacted raw energy particles and a separation and withdrawal device for crushed and torrefacted raw energy particles from the gas flow taken out of the impact reactor.

Abstract: A method of controlling a tumble laundry drier (1), the method including the steps of: starting a drying/ironing cycle and feeding drying air into the drum (5) from a drum input to a drum output; continuously measuring the electrical resistance/conductivity between two electrodes (25) located on the inside of the door; estimating the weight of the laundry inside the drum (5); measuring a temperature of the drying air at the drum output; stopping the drying/ironing cycle, if the weight of the laundry is above a weight threshold, when the electrical resistance/conductivity between the two electrodes (25) is above/below a resistance/conductivity threshold; and stopping the drying/ironing cycle, if the weight of the laundry is below a weight threshold, when the electrical resistance/conductivity between the two electrodes (25) is above/below a resistance/conductivity threshold and also when the temperature of the drying air at the drum output is above a temperature threshold.

Abstract: Granular material is dehumidified by: a) arranging a dehumidification plant having at least one hopper for containing the granular material, having a feed mouth and an output mouth, and at least one dry air generator fluidically connected to a dry air distributor inside the hopper; b) loading granular material into the hopper through the feed mouth; c) measuring the degree of initial humidity of the granular material entering the hopper; d) calculating on the basis of the values of initial humidity measured, the dehumidifying capacity of the dry air flow through the hopper needed to achieve predefined residual humidity values in the granular material leaving the hopper, the residence time of the granular material inside the hopper being fixed; e) generating a dry air flow through said hopper having a dehumidifying capacity calculated in the calculating step d).

Abstract: A mixing laundry dryer vane has a general profile which is scooped or “saddle” shaped. The mixing dryer vane has two relatively tall end portions and a reduced height central portion. The mixing dryer vane may have an upper surface that extends arcuately from one taller end portion to the other taller end portion. The arcuate shape may define along the length of the vane a relatively deep concavity which defines the reduced height central portion. The mixing dryer vane's taller end portions may be configured and positioned to cause “wiping” of clothes off and away from an exhaust duct grill within the dryer. The taller end portions of the vane may have a generally propeller-like twist that directs clothes towards the scooped central portion of the vane. The scooped mixing vane in combination with other non-scooped dryer vanes can reduce or eliminate the tendency of harmonic tumbling of a load.

Abstract: An improved desolventizer-toaster (DT) unit is used for removing traces of a hydrocarbon solvent from a mass of vegetable particles of oil. A conventional DT unit has within a housing, a set of solvent removal trays and a main ejector transporting solvent vapor and steam from below the tray set to between a pair of the trays in the set. The improved DT unit has a further scavenger tray between an inlet of the main ejector and the housing floor. A scavenger ejector transports solvent vapor from between the scavenger tray and the housing floor before it exits from the unit, to the space between the tray set and the scavenger tray.

Abstract: A method for making a cleated plate member for an article of footwear is described. The method includes a number of steps where various molds are used to form different components of the cleated plate member. A collar receptacle is formed using a first molding process. A cleat member is formed from a non-compatible material with a fastener of the cleat member associated with the collar receptacle using another molding process to form a combined cleat assembly. The combined cleat assembly is placed into corresponding receptacles in a mold used to form the cleated plate member. The cleated plate member is formed using another molding process that embeds the collar receptacle into the body of the cleated plate member. The completed cleated plate member includes releasably attached cleat members.

Abstract: A flexible, rollable sole having a thin elastic or rubber cord attached thereto in parallel to and at a distance from the sole edge, the elastic cord fits around the ski boot at the junction of the sole and upper, the elastic cord extends around the boot at the level of the sole. The attachment may comprise a plurality of extensions of the plastic or rubber cord. In embodiments pair of soles sufficient to completely cover the toe and heel of the boot have a short gap therebetween. In embodiments a thin elastic hand holds a fabric upper body in place. Large loops or tabs allow a user to easily manipulated the device wearing ski gloves, a band, fastener or hook may be used to hold the device to its companion device or in the rolled up position or around the boot shaft while the user is skiing.

Abstract: The present application relates to an insulation pack in a wearable article, such as a footwear article. In one example embodiment, the insulation pack includes a perforated air retention and communication layer, an insulating compressible layer, and a reflective layer. In a compressed state, when the wearable article is worn by a wearer, the perforated air retention and communication layer and the insulating compressible layer maintain a lofted air space which is in air communication with an inner body space of the wearable article and acts as an insulating layer. Further, the reflective layer reflects radiated body heat. Thus, the insulation pack may provide a heat retention and insulation system for the wearable article by reducing body heat lost via radiation and conduction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a footwear article containing a position determination unit for locating an individual. A system for locating an individual is also provided, the system comprises a position determining unit integrated with a footwear article and at least one of a central station and an output device.