Abstract: An electrode for use in a welding process may comprise a finite length electrode core. The electrode core may be encapsulated at least partially within a coating comprising a flux material. One end of the electrode core may be tapered from a first diameter D to a second smaller diameter D1. The tapered end may further be covered with a coating that enhances the arc starting capabilities of the electrode.

Abstract: A method for forming an inclined-blade blower wheel is provided by arranging a plurality of blades about respective circumferences of first and second end caps. The plurality of blades extend longitudinally between the first and second end caps and parallel to an axis defined by respective centers of the first and second end caps. The first end cap is rotated with respect to the second end cap a predetermined amount, therein skewing the plurality of blades at a desired longitudinal pitch between the first end cap and second end cap. The first end cap and second end cap are then rotated in unison while crimping the circumferences of the first end cap and second end cap, therein securing the plurality of blades to the first and second end caps and fixing the desired longitudinal pitch of the plurality of blades from the first end cap to the second end cap.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an inkjet recording head includes preparing a substrate having a mold to become an ink flow passage and an orifice layer covering the mold, and immersing the substrate in a solvent, whereby in immersing the substrate in the solvent, the mold at the substrate immersed in the solvent is irradiated with deep-UV light.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a cooling unit is provided to facilitate cooling coolant passing through a coolant loop. The cooling unit includes one or more heat rejection units and an elevated coolant tank. The heat rejection unit(s) rejects heat from coolant passing through the coolant loop to air passing across the heat rejection unit. The heat rejection unit(s) includes one or more heat exchange assemblies coupled to the coolant loop for at least a portion of coolant to pass through the one or more heat exchange assemblies. The elevated coolant tank, which is elevated above at least a portion of the coolant loop, is coupled in fluid communication with the one or more heat exchange assemblies of the heat rejection unit(s), and facilitates return of coolant to the coolant loop at a substantially constant pressure.

Abstract: A boiler tube clamp including a first portion having a first substantially U-shaped midsection with a first inner surface configured for receiving and pressing against one side of a boiler tube, a first hinge member arranged on one end of the first midsection, and a threaded bolt hingedly attached to the other end of the first midsection, and a second portion having a second substantially U-shaped midsection with a second inner surface configured for receiving and pressing against the other side of the boiler tube. The clamp further includes a second hinge member arranged on one end of the second midsection and hingedly connected to the first hinge member so that the first inner surface and the second inner surface close toward one another. An open slot is arranged at the other end of the second midsection configured for detachably receiving the threaded bolt. A lip extends radially out from an outer surface of the second midsection and arranged adjacent to an edge thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a tube for a heat exchanger, in particular for a motor vehicle, in which a long tube, which is provided with turbulence inserts on the surface thereof, is separated into at least two individual tubes. In order to further reduce the production costs and nevertheless achieve a clean cutting surface, a first part of an at least two-part cutting device is introduced into the interior of the long tube through at least one opening of the long tube and the second part of the cutting device is placed against the outer face of the long tube approximately opposite of the inner, first part of the cutting device, wherein the first part and the second part of the cutting device are pressed against one another in order to dividing the long tube.

Abstract: A trajectory extracting step of extracting a relative movement trajectory of each convex tooth pin of a mating gear with respect to a concave-convex gear at the time when torque is transmitted between the mating gear (fixed shaft) and the concave-convex gear (nutation gear) and a machining step of, when the concave-convex gear is machined on a concave tooth forming face of a disc-shaped workpiece on which the concave teeth have not been machined, moving at least one of the disc-shaped workpiece and a working tool such that a relative movement trajectory of the working tool with respect to the disc-shaped workpiece coincides with the relative movement trajectory of each convex tooth pin with respect to the concave-convex gear, extracted in the trajectory extracting step, are included.

Abstract: A method of making a compressible elastomeric spring including at least one compressible elastomeric pad enclosed by a pair of metal plates includes the steps of forming plates with a center aperture and a plurality of prongs positioned about a peripheral edge thereof, forming each end of the pad with an axial projection and abutting groove, aligning the plurality of prongs with each respective projection and respective groove and applying axial force to one end of the spring to frictionally interlock the plurality of prongs with such projection and groove. The method also provides for making a multi-tiered stack of pads separated by plates in the above described manner and pre-shortening the spring prior to installation into the conventional yoke. The above described method additionally improves axial straightness and lateral stability of the multi-tiered spring assembly.

Abstract: A method of making a CV joint is disclosed. The method includes forming a first rotatable shaft having a first longitudinal axis, the first shaft comprising an axle portion having on one end thereof an enlarged pocket end. The method also includes forming a plurality of inwardly extending bores into the enlarged pocket end along peripherally spaced, radially extending pocket axes to a bore depth. The method further includes forming a plurality of inwardly extending ball pockets that are disposed about the pocket axes to a pocket depth, wherein the bore depth is greater than the pocket depth, thereby forming a recessed lubricant reservoir.

Abstract: A cartridge with a housing having a cap, a guard having a base, and at least one blade mounted to the housing. The blade has a blade edge between the cap and the guard. The guard has an elongated recessed region and one or more trailing projections between the blade edge and the elongated recessed region. The elongated recessed region has one or more leading projections positioned below a tangent line extending from the cap to one of the trailing projections.

Abstract: The invention discloses a novel geometry for a lubricating body, strip or cap, composed of shaving aids, taking into consideration their shape, materials and placement along with their interaction with multiple blades for improved shaving attributes in a wet shaving system. A strip exposure and a strip angle are disclosed where generally a maximum height of the lubricating body in a dry state is greater than or equal to the maximum height of the blade plane and thus, the skin contacting surface of the lubricating body is generally above the skin contacting surface of the blades.

Abstract: A reciprocating electric shaver includes: a pair of drive blocks 200, 210 each including: a driver 130 (140) for driving a blade 54; a balance adjusting portion interlocked with the driver 130 (140). The drivers 130, 140 of the pair of the drive blocks 200, 210 make reciprocating movements in opposite phases relative to each other. With respect to an axis of moments attributable to the reciprocating movements of the drivers 130, 140, the balance adjusting portions 220 (230) and the drivers 130 (140) in the respective drive blocks 200 (210) are positioned opposite to each other so as to suppress the moments.

Abstract: A reciprocating electric shaver 1 includes a pair of driving elements 130 and 140 reciprocating in phases opposite to each other, and in the pair of driving elements 130 and 140, attachment support portions to which balance adjusters 150 and 160 are attached are individually extended in a direction X that the driving elements are arranged side by side. Then, the attachment support portions 132c and 142c extended in the respective driving elements 130 and 140 are different from each other in position in a direction Z orthogonal to the direction X that the driving elements are arranged side by side and to a reciprocating direction Y of the driving elements.

Abstract: A razor cartridge has a housing having a guard and a cap and a plurality of parallel blades supported by the housing between the guard and the cap, each blade having a respective cutting edge. The guard includes a first and a second group of rows of elongated, elastomeric fins, each group being arranged generally parallel to the cutting edges and positioned to engage a user's skin, the second group being closer to the blades than the first group. The tips of the fins of the first group define a surface and an extension of the surface intersects the outer surface of the outermost fin of the second group to define a step between this intersection and a plane parallel to a plane through the cutting edges and tangential to the tip of outermost fin in a direction away from the guard.

Abstract: A power tool that includes a pipe holder, a knife pivotally coupled to the pipe holder, and a drive mechanism coupled to at least one of the pipe holder and the knife. The power tool also includes a motor coupled to a drive mechanism, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack coupled to the motor to selectively provide power signals to the motor. The power tool also includes a controller configured to monitor a plurality of conditions of the power tool, such as battery pack voltage, battery pack temperature, operational current, and the like. The controller is also configured to detect one or more events related to the plurality of conditions of the power tool. For example, the controller is configured to monitor the operational current of the power tool. If the operational current of the power tool exceeds a first threshold value, a power signal duty cycle is reduced from a first duty cycle value to a second duty cycle value to limit the amount of torque the power tool is able to generate.

Abstract: A nut opener having a cup-like member that is generally aligned with a tooth member. As a handle portion of the nut opener is squeezed, the tooth member can abut against a nut placed within the cup-like member, and cause shells of the nuts to release from the nut.

Abstract: A pair of scissors with an open second handle includes a first blade and a second blade pivotally connected by a pivot member. A first grip portion of the first handle surrounds the basal portion of a user's thumb, the thumb extends out of an inserting hole of the first blade in a lateral direction and presses against a first extension section, so that the user can hold the first grip portion with the thumb without bending too much at the wrist, thus enhancing stability of holding the scissors. The user's middle, ring and little fingers press against the grip section of the second handle, and the index finger rests against the second extension section. Besides, since the second grip portion is an open structure, the fingers of the user are supported but not restricted by the second grip portion, which improves stability and flexibility when using the scissors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and devices for mounting and securing a handle (110) on a power driven hand tool (100) The power driven hand tool (100) is provided with a main body (104) comprising a housing (106) with a drive unit for driving a working member of the tool (100), a handle (110) for user operation of the tool (100), and a connecting part (112) for connecting the handle (110) with the main body (106). Further, a front end of the handle (110) may be inserted into a rear end of the connecting part (112) in a first rotational position in relation to the connecting part (112), and the handle (110) may be rotated into a second rotational position in relation to the connecting part (112). In the second rotational position, the handle (110) and the connecting part (112) are locked to each other by means of an automatic locking mechanism.

Abstract: A single, thin piece of folded material attaches to a single serving container to provide a strong, sanitary spoon, Folding score lines on the handle portion of the spoon give the utensil strength and provide a simplicity of use suitable for children. The disclosed utensil may be attached to existing containers or may be built into containers during the manufacture of the underlying container, or may be available as a stand-alone product. The disclosed utensil may be integrated into packaging material as overwrap sleeves used to package food containers.

Abstract: A hand-held cutting tool may include a handle and a battery pack. The handle has a rear portion with respect to a work proceeding direction along which the cutting tool is moved for performing a cutting operation. When the battery pack is mounted to the rear portion of the handle, the longitudinal direction of the battery pack extends non-parallel with the work proceeding direction.

Abstract: A powered hand-held band for cutting a work piece and a method for manufacture and use. The band saw includes alternate blade guides respectively for selectively using one of a first cutting path for cutting a work piece flush with respect to a work surface and a second cutting path for non-flush cuts.

Abstract: A system and processes for aligning an antenna boresight from a position which is internal to a structure on which the antenna is mounted is described. The system includes a laser tracking system and a plurality of targets disposed on a surface of the antenna.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sighting device containing at least one self-luminous light source and at least one element made of a light-guiding and/or light-collecting material. Preferably, the self-luminous light source is embodied as a tube or ring and this light source is arranged in at least a portion of the length of the tube or ring, or along its entirety, and most preferably uses a tritium gas-containing element.

Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measuring machine for measuring the coordinates of an object in space is provided. The AACMM includes a base and an arm portion having an opposed first and second ends. The arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments that each includes at least one position transducer for producing a position signal. An electronic circuit is provided that receives the position signal from the at least one position transducer and provides data corresponding to a position of the measurement device. A noncontact three-dimensional measuring device is coupled to the first end, the device having an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and is configured to determine a distance to an object based at least in part on the speed of light in air. A processor is configured to determine the three-dimensional coordinates of a point on the object in response to receiving the position signals and the distance to the object.

Abstract: A portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is provided. The coordinate measurement machine includes a manually positionable articulated arm having opposed first and second ends. The articulated arm includes a plurality of arm segments, each including encoder configured to produce a signal corresponding to an angle of rotation. A base section is connected to the second end. A measurement probe is connected to the first end. The measurement probe receives an externally mounted sensor having an attachment ring, the measurement probe having an alignment surface and external threading. A retaining ring having internal threading is threadably receives the external threading; the retaining ring further couples the attachment ring to the surface. An electrical circuit is configured to receive the signal and to provide data corresponding to a coordinate of the externally mounted sensor, the data based at least in part on the signal.

Abstract: A hand tool that can measure standard or metric hardware fasteners. By opening the tool and closing it on the nut or fastener, it will show the correct size of the fastener on a two sided graduated scale, one side for standard sizes and the other for metric, which is intergraded into the tool. The tool has a locking mechanism that can insure accurate measurement after the tool is removed from the fastener. The tool is compact to be able to reach hard to reach work areas.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nozzle part for a hand dryer. The nozzle part has a nozzle body and an air outlet aperture in the nozzle body, and the method includes moulding the nozzle body from plastic as a single part and then post-machining the air outlet aperture in the moulded plastic nozzle body.

Abstract: A method of drying a water-based rubber mix for producing tyres, wherein the water-based rubber mix is treated with infrared radiation for a time period of over 60 seconds and of 100 seconds or less. The infrared radiation is produced by a filament at a temperature of 500 to 850° C., and positioned at a distance of 5 to 10 cm from the water-based rubber mix for drying.

Abstract: A shoe closure system includes a plurality of fasteners corresponding to the pairs of eyelets in a shoe. Each fastener includes any elongated elastic member and releasably engageable male and female fastening devices secured to opposite ends of the elongated elastic member. The fastening devices and the elongated elastic member are cross-sectionally dimensioned to pass through the eyelets in the shoe. The male and female fastening devices are passed down through the eyelets in a respective pair of eyelets and are connected to one another at positions above the tongue of the shoe. The elasticity of the elongated elastic member holds the shoe in a comfortably closed position on the foot without having to tie the laces on the shoe. The elongated elastic member can be provided with indicia corresponding to a brand name, team name or logo.

Abstract: Impact-attenuation members include: (a) an impact-attenuating member and (b) a shear resistant member engaged with the impact-attenuating member. Another example impact-attenuation member includes a shear resistant member having a continuous wall that bulges outward on opposing sides when in an uncompressed base orientation. The shear resistant members may be structured and arranged to allow bending or compression against impact forces in one direction (e.g., when landing a step or a jump), but remain highly stable against shear or lateral forces in another direction (e.g., in a side-to-side direction). Such impact-attenuation members may be used in footwear products, including in athletic footwear.

Abstract: Impact-attenuation members include: (a) an impact-attenuating member and (b) a shear resistant member engaged with the impact-attenuating member. Another example impact-attenuation member includes a shear resistant member having a continuous wall that bulges outward on opposing sides when in an uncompressed base orientation. The shear resistant members may be structured and arranged to allow bending or compression against impact forces in one direction (e.g., when landing a step or a jump), but remain highly stable against shear or lateral forces in another direction (e.g., in a side-to-side direction). Such impact-attenuation members may be used in footwear products, including in athletic footwear.

Abstract: Impact-attenuation members include: (a) an impact-attenuating member and (b) a shear resistant member engaged with the impact-attenuating member. Another example impact-attenuation member includes a shear resistant member having a continuous wall that bulges outward on opposing sides when in an uncompressed base orientation. The shear resistant members may be structured and arranged to allow bending or compression against impact forces in one direction (e.g., when landing a step or a jump), but remain highly stable against shear or lateral forces in another direction (e.g., in a side-to-side direction). Such impact-attenuation members may be used in footwear products, including in athletic footwear.

Abstract: A waterproof breathable sole for shoes, which comprises, for at least part of its extension, at least two structural layers, a lower one provided with a supporting structure so as to form the tread, and an upper one that is permeable to water vapor. The lower layer has portions that are open onto the upper layer. A coating obtained by means of a plasma deposition treatment for waterproofing is provided on the upper layer. A layer is thus obtained that has structural functions and characteristics of resistance to damage and is at the same time waterproof and breathable.

Abstract: A ski boot with a leg portion hinged to the foot portion so that the leg portion is able to rotate around a rotation axis (X-X) in relation to the foot portion. The ski boot includes a constraint mechanism for selectively blocking and/or unblocking the rotation of the leg portion in relation to the foot portion depending on whether or not the user wishes to pass from a skiing configuration to a walking configuration. The constraint mechanism comprises a rod having a fixed end hinged to the foot portion and a movable end which interfaces with the leg portion, a support attached to the leg portion and a guide connected to the support for guiding the movable end of the rod. The guide is movable in relation to the support and moves with rotation of the rod during movement of the leg portion in relation to the foot portion.

Abstract: A reusable, decorative, form fitting shoe cover for women's open back high heel sandal shoes. The cover comprises a continuous body made of stretchable material and has two openings; a top loop for heel insertion and a bottom loop for top lift exposure. The body comprises an expandable form fitting top portion, two lateral side portions, an underside portion, and an elongated heel portion.

Abstract: A system for coupling equipment components includes a magnetic coupling assembly. The magnetic coupling assembly couples a tooth point to an adapter. The magnetic coupling assembly is received at least partially within a recess formed in the adapter. The magnetic coupling assembly includes an insert and a magnetic coupler. The insert is placed within the recess of the adapter, and the insert includes an internal recess. The magnetic coupler is received within the internal recess of the insert.

Abstract: A wear assembly for excavating equipment which includes a wear member and a base each with upper and lower stabilizing surfaces that are offset and at overlapping depths to reduce the overall depth of the assembly while maintaining high strength and a stable coupling. The nose and socket each includes a generally triangular-shaped front stabilizing end to provide a highly stable front connection between the nose and wear member for both vertical and side loading. The lock is movable between hold and release positions to accommodate replacing of the wear member when needed, and secured to the wear member for shipping and storage purposes.

Abstract: An accessory for a clothes dryer is disclosed. The accessory for the clothes dryer is installed to clothes that will be dried in the clothes dryer, and serves not only to smooth out wrinkles in the clothes, but also to pleat the clothes. The accessory for the clothes dryer includes a load member, which is inserted into a predetermined portion of clothes in a state in which the cloths are accommodated in the clothes dryer and which serves to downwardly apply tension to the clothes, and an anti-slip member configured to prevent the load member from being separated from the clothes.

Abstract: A heating device for the ironing top of an ironing board, comprising a flexible flat element, to be associated with a top of an ironing board, provided with heating elements arranged so as to affect at least part of at least one of its main surfaces. Advantageously, the device comprises elements for the quick and reversible fixing of the flexible flat element to an ironing top.

Abstract: The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion.

Abstract: Greeting cards and novelties with electronic circuits having switch mechanisms operable by manipulation of a moveable component. Manipulation of the moveable component causes activation of the electronic circuit.

Abstract: A license plate holder that removably secures a license plate within the license plate holder that includes a back plate secured to a vehicle bumper of a vehicle, a pair of hinges, a plurality of storage pockets covered with an adhesive plastic covering, a plurality of threaded attachment screws contained in the storage pockets and a front frame coupled to the front frame with the pair of hinges and a snap lock. The license plate holder also includes a plurality of advertisement indicia, a pair of support frame apertures, a first pair of back plate apertures and a second pair of back plate apertures and a pair of support tabs used to support the license plate within the license plate holder.

Abstract: A play toy has a body and at least one noise making device disposed in the body for producing an audible sound upon shaking or compression of the noise making device via the body. In one embodiment, the at least one sound producing device comprises two noise making devices for simultaneously producing two distinctly different audible sounds. In another embodiment, the body is a braided body formed of strands of materials braided together.

Abstract: A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation.

Abstract: A display system for use with an end stand or end cap shelving system is provided. The display system is formed from a first blank of material and a second blank of material. The blanks are cut and provided with fold lines, score lines and perforations necessary to fold the blanks into a set up display system. A lighting system can be incorporated into the display system. A side saddle display and product holder is also provided.

Abstract: A linear array of LEDs or other light emitting device(s) extends across at least a side fabric panel of a display mattress foot protector at a point immediately above visual indicia thereon in such manner as to illuminate the visual indicia.

Abstract: A message box for presenting messages, such as advertising material to target consumers. The message box is suitable for being integrated into existing infrastructure. Further, the message box includes an electronic illumination source that can be pulsed on or off, and at varying intensity levels so as to maximize or increase the ability to attract the attention of the target consumers. Other controls can be applied in operation of the illumination sources so as to create additional attractions to target consumers. The messages can be manually or automatically changed.

Abstract: A picture frame, method and system for attaching a frame to a wall surface is described, in which the picture frame includes a frame and backing. The backing has at least a central hole formed therein so as to be positioned at the central axis of the frame to receive a fastener so that the picture frame is rotatable about its central axis on the surface. In the system, a template includes indicia marking the central axis of the picture frame so that the frame is swiveled about its central axis while attached to the wall. The picture frame aligns with the indicia marking the frame central axis on the template for marking the wall surface, the template is removed, and a fastener secures the frame via its backing, the picture frame maintaining its center axis while being rotatable about the fastener on the wall surface.

Abstract: An adjustable stand assembly for a picture frame is provided which is removably attachable to the back side of a standard picture frame and deployable to allow the picture frame to stand-alone in multiple incline positions in both portrait and landscape orientations, and removable from the backside of the picture frame to hang the picture frame on a wall.

Abstract: A weapon safety apparatus comprising a sleeve comprising a cavity portion open to receive a trigger portion of a weapon and free of any structures that impede movement of the trigger. The sleeve further comprises a body portion comprising, at least one closed portion preventing access to a trigger of the weapon. The sleeve is shaped to provide access to all loading or unloading components of the weapon. The cavity portion of the sleeve may be further open to receive a handle of the weapon. A method for loading and unloading a weapon using the above weapon safety apparatuses is also provided.