Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a ferromagnetic workpiece is provided. The apparatus includes a rotatable element having a surface, a holding unit and rare-earth magnet. The holding unit holds ferromagnetic workpieces, which are for engaging with the rare earth magnet. An alignment assembly for aligning a ferromagnetic workpiece is also provided. The alignment assembly includes a support member, a first bar and a second bar. The second bar urges the cap closer to the axis relative to the first bar to cause the ferromagnetic workpiece to tilt such that the extension tube is closer to the surface.

Abstract: A baffle plate disassembling instrument for an electronic device is disclosed. The baffling plate disassembling instrument for a comprises a handle; a bracket mounted on a top end of the handle; and two engaging members mounted on a top side of the bracket, the two engaging members are configure to be inserted into the baffling plate; wherein a distance between the two engaging members is adjustable according to the baffling plate.

Abstract: A conductive sleeved fastener assembly includes an electrically-conductive fastener having a fastener head and a fastener shank extending from the fastener head and an electrically-conductive fastener sleeve receiving the fastener shank of the fastener and a fastener sleeve flange provided on the fastener sleeve and disposed in direct contact with the fastener head of the fastener. A method of preparing a conductive sleeved fastener for use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flat coaxial cable includes the steps of: providing two composite layers having a first A aperture, a second A aperture, a first B aperture and a second B aperture; adhering the composite layers on a signal wire and exposing the signal wire through the apertures; forming two fill apertures penetrating through the two composite layers and filling a silver paste within the fill apertures; providing two outer cover layers having a first C aperture and a second C aperture, and respectively adhering the two outer cover layers on the two composite layers; and cutting the adhered signal wire, composite layers and outer cover layers along a direction perpendicular to the signal wire. Thus, the flat coaxial cable has two ends formed with a step-like structure defined by the signal wire, the composite layers and the outer cover layers.

Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments, illumination systems are formed by aligning light-emitting elements with optical elements and/or disposing light-conversion materials on the light-emitting elements, as well as by providing electrical connectivity to the light-emitting elements

Abstract: The present invention relates to circuit boards and, more specifically, a process for providing electrical connections with reduced via capacitance on circuit boards. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for providing an electrical connection between traces disposed on different layers of a circuit board, the method comprising forming in the circuit board a via hole that interconnects a first electrically conductive trace and a second electrically conductive trace. The via hole includes electrically conductive material thereon. The method further comprises removing a portion of the electrically conductive material from the via hole.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multilayer wiring substrate includes: a first laminate structure formation step of forming a first laminate structure on a support substrate, the first laminate structure including at least one conductor layer and at least one resin insulation layer; a core substrate formation step of laminating a core substrate on the first laminate structure such that a lower main surface of the core substrate comes in contact with the first laminate structure, the core substrate having a metal layer provided on an upper main surface thereof; and a second laminate structure formation step of forming a second laminate structure on the core substrate such that the second laminate structure covers the metal layer, the second laminate structure including at least one conductor layer and at least one resin insulation layer.

Abstract: A soldering method for producing an electrically conductive connection to heat-sensitive components includes soldering a contact lug onto a pole of the electrical component with a laser beam. The soldering method includes applying the contact lug and the pole to one another, wherein the contact lug comprises, at least on a surface, a material which has a lower melting point than a material of the pole and can serve as a solder. The soldering method also includes punctiformly heating the contact lug with a laser beam. The heating with the laser, the melting on of the solder and the subsequent conduction away of heat through the core material of the contact lug is carried out more quickly than the further input of heat into the interior of the component through the pole.

Abstract: When a hobby enthusiast has recharged the battery for a remote controlled vehicle, such as a scale facsimile automobile, boat, helicopter or airplane, the battery must be connected again to the vehicle drive system, to provide power. This operation is typically performed by connecting each lead of an electronic speed controller to each corresponding lead of the battery, through a removable barrel receptacle lead and a mating barrel plug lead respectively, attached to each corresponding lead. An improved connector lead is described herein that protects components that may be attached to either lead in a connection. The charge dissipates in a resistive member that is physically coupled to a conductive member to form at least in part a first lead.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a conducting terminal set for electrical connector by: employing a cold drawing technique to repeatedly draw a metal round rod into a predetermined flat elliptical conducting terminal bar and to cut the flat elliptical conducting terminal bar into flat elliptical conducting terminals, and then preparing a terminal bracket and then positioning the flat elliptical conducting terminals in the terminal bracket in a parallel manner, and then coating the flat elliptical conducting terminals locally, and then bending respective one ends of the flat elliptical conducting terminals backwardly upwards to form respective resilient mating end portions, and then inserting the other ends of the flat elliptical conducting terminals into a terminal block.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the removing of a spark plug, or portions thereof, from a cylinder head are disclosed. The apparatus includes a lower socket with a longitudinal bore therethrough, a radial compression member disposed in the longitudinal bore of the lower socket, and a shaft disposed on a first end of the radial compression member. The radial compression member includes an internal surface defining a concavity that faces a longitudinal axis of the lower socket. The method includes compressing the radial compression member in a radial direction toward a longitudinal axis of the spark plug terminal, thereby decreasing an outer dimension of the radial compression member in the radial direction.

Abstract: A process for forming a turbine blade comprises the step of forming an as-cast turbine blade having an airfoil portion and a tip shroud, wherein the forming step comprises forming at least one as-cast cooling circuit within the tip shroud.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a root section of a rotor blade of a wind turbine is disclosed. The method includes assembling a plurality of supporting rods with an interface section to a hub interface of the wind turbine in an essentially circular shape such that there are gaps between the supporting rods; arranging first fibres in the gaps which first fibres are physically and/or chemically compatible with an injection material; placing a first molding tool along an outer surface of the circular shape and a second molding tool along an inner surface of the circular shape, treating the injection material so that it bonds with the first fibres. The invention also concerns a supporting rod holding arrangement for such purpose and a root section of a rotor blade manufactured by such method.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a liquid droplet ejection head that is capable of realizing cost reduction by a simple process and obtaining ejection reliability over a long period of time. The method includes: forming a water repellent film on a nozzle forming substrate having a nozzle hole and inside the nozzle hole; adhering a protective film on the water repellent film that is formed on the surface of the nozzle forming substrate; removing the water repellent film formed inside the nozzle by a plasma treatment; and peeling the protective film, wherein polysiloxane is not contained in an adhesion component and a base material of the protective film.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing heat sink frames comprises the steps of: extruding an aluminum material to form a heat sink model; shearing multiple portions on a length of the heat sink model where are desired to be bent to form a plurality of shearing notches according to required dimension specification; bending the heat sink model at the shearing notches to form a plurality of bend angles through respectively connecting edges of each of the shearing notches; and fastening a front end of the heat sink model to a rear end of the heat sink model to form a frame. Through extruding, shearing and bending processes, fabrication is simpler and material and labor hours can be saved to enhance heat conduction efficiency and reduce production cost.

Abstract: A seal comprising a high temperature silicone adhesive sealant layer; a first non-ceramic layer mounted to the silicone adhesive sealant layer; a first expanded metal layer mounted to the first non-ceramic layer; a first silicone cloth layer mounted to the first expanded metal layer; a metal reinforcement layer mounted to the first silicone cloth layer to provide structural integrity without the use of ceramic materials; a second expanded metal layer mounted to the metal reinforcement layer; a second non-ceramic layer mounted to the second expanded metal layer; a turbine mesh layer mounted to the second non-ceramic layer; a second silicone cloth layer mounted to the turbine mesh layer; a sealing castable applied over the second silicone cloth layer to provide a covering; and, a high temperature bonding adhesive disposed between each layer following the first non-ceramic layer to bind the layers together.

Abstract: A method for constructing a heat pipe, comprising the steps of providing a tube having an open end and a opposite closed end; filling a tube with a predetermined volume of working fluid; connecting a vapour trap to the open end of the pipe; evacuating the tube for a predetermined period of time to remove non-condensable gases from the tube; and sealing the tube wherein the step of evacuating the tube includes the steps of applying a vacuum to the open end of the pipe.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a bow stick includes winding a prepreg, in which a fiber is impregnated with a resin, on a mandrel with a diameter gradually decreasing toward a distal end, setting a semi-fabricated product, in which the prepreg is wound on the mandrel, into a mold and molding the semi-fabricated product in a shape corresponding to a cavity formed between the mold and the mandrel by heating and pressurizing the semi-fabricated product in the mold, and taking out the mandrel from a molded product molded in the shape corresponding to the cavity to acquire a long and hollow stick body. When adjusting at least one of a weight distribution, a center of gravity, and a weight of the stick body, the volume of the cavity is changed using the mandrel of which the diameter or the diameter variation is gradually changed in an axis direction.

Abstract: A method of assembling resilient floorboards is disclosed that includes the step of bending an edge of a floorboard during the assembling. The bending reduces the force required for connection of the edge to another edge of a juxtaposed floorboard.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric shaver comprising a housing (1) and a shaving head (2) which comprises at least one cutting system, and which is pivotably connected to the housing (1), and further comprises means for locking this pivoting motion at several predetermined positions, whereby the shaving head (2) comprises a multitude of notches (23). To improve the function on comfort of the shaver the housing (1) provides a switch element (6) which is connected to at least one engaging element (10) that is adapted for being coupled with at least one of the notches (23).

Abstract: A skin engaging member for a razor cartridge includes an erodible first layer and an erodible second layer below the first layer. Each layer includes a lubricious water soluble polymer and can include a water insoluble polymer. The second layer includes a fragrance that can be in the form of microcapsules or a suitable additive of the polymeric material(s). As the first layer erodes during normal use of the razor cartridge the second layer is eventually exposed dissolving or fracturing the microcapsules or otherwise releasing the fragrance. The fragrance is malodorous indicating to e.g. a vision impaired user that the optimal life of the razor cartridge is at or nearing its end. The first layer can also be provided with a non-malodorous fragrance. A third erodible layer can be provided between the first and second layer and can also include a fragrance. End-of-optimal-life indication can be rapid or gradual.

Abstract: A reciprocating electric shaver 1 includes: a rotary motor 110; a pair of driving elements 130 and 140 individually attached with inner blades 54; and a conversion mechanism 180 coupled to the rotary motor 110 and the individual driving element 130 and 140 and converting rotating motion of the rotary motor 110 to reciprocating motion of the pair of driving elements 130 and 140. Then, the respective driving elements 130 and 140 and coupling members 54 coupled to the individual driving elements 130 and 140 constitute driving blocks 200 and 210. In a case of being viewed in a reciprocating direction of the driving elements 130 and 140, gravity centers of the respective driving blocks 200 and 210 are provided at positions closer to a rotation axis C of the rotary motor 110 than to leg pieces 133 and 143 of the respective driving elements 130 and 140.

Abstract: A reciprocating electric shaver includes: a rotary motor 110; a conversion mechanism converting rotating motion of the rotary motor 110 to reciprocating motion; and a pair of driving elements coupled to the conversion mechanism and reciprocating in phases opposite to each other. Each of the driving elements drives a plurality of blades.

Abstract: A tool is provided for preparing a cable for crimping. The tool includes a first pressure arm and a second pressure arm. An intermediate member is disposed between the first pressure arm and the second pressure arm, the intermediate member being rotationally coupled to the first pressure arm by a first pivot and rotationally coupled to the second pressure arm by a second pivot. The intermediate member includes a first pair of slots adjacent the first pressure arm and a second pair of slots adjacent the second pressure arm. A first pair of stripping cartridges is removably coupled to the first pair of slots. A second pair of stripping cartridges removably coupled to the second pair of slots.

Abstract: A pipe peeler for removing a uniform layer of material from the outer surface of a polyethylene pipe is provided. The device comprises a cuboid body, a blade with housing for retracting the blade, a chain attached to one end of the cuboid body, a threaded hook for attaching the other end of the chain to the cuboid body and tightening the chain around a pipe, and a push knob for rotating the device around the pipe in order to peel the pipe. The two points on the chain attached to the body are different distances from the end of the pipe when the chain is tightened around the pipe, thereby creating a spiral track on the pipe that the blade will follow when the device is pushed around the pipe, thereby creating a uniform spiral peel.

Abstract: In an electric hair cutter and a control method for its motor rotational speed, the electric hair cutter includes a main body, a BLDC (brushless DC) motor, a power source, a detecting unit, an electrical energy adjusting unit and a control module. The main body has a cutting unit. The BLDC motor drives the cutting unit. The detecting unit can detect the counter-electromotive force of the BLDC motor. The control module may receive the counter-electromotive force signals detected by the detecting unit and may control the electrical energy adjusting unit according to the counter-electromotive force signals so as to keep the BLDC motor rotating at a fixed RPM.

Abstract: There is provided a replaceable drywall saw blade capable of reciprocating in-line when mounted to a hand held reciprocating power saw. The blade includes a generally planar body member having a generally linear top edge and a generally parallel opposed bottom edge. The blade further includes a generally linear upper piercing edge angularly offset downwardly from the top edge. The blade additionally includes a generally linear lower piercing edge angularly offset upwardly from the bottom edge. The upper piercing edge and lower piercing edge intersect to form a forward point on said blade. A mounting aperture is also formed on the blade for releasably securing the blade to the hand held reciprocating power saw.

Abstract: A knife blade with a back, and a cutting edge with a shoulder, characterised in that the knife blade has a blade profile perpendicular to the blade edge that, starting at the shoulder and moving towards the back, has the following thickness, as ground prior to any polishing or subsequent steps, at the position indicated: at the shoulder a thickness of AA; at about 1/16? from the shoulder a thickness of BB; and at about ?? from the shoulder a thickness of CC; where AA is about 16 to 23 thousandths of an inch (0.41 mm to 0.58 mm); BB is AA plus about 3 thousandths of an inch (0.076 mm); and CC is BB plus about 2 thousandths of an inch. (0.051 mm).

Abstract: A method for measuring and optionally correcting the angular offset of two shafts which are connected to one another by way of two universal joints and a third shaft calls for the measurement heads of an optoelectronic alignment device to be mounted in the shafts in exactly two measurement positions. These measurement positions are offset by 180° to one another and are located in the plane of the three shafts.

Abstract: An angle finder method is disclosed. Said angle finder method comprises aligning a cross-point of a plurality of adjustable reticles with a vertex of an angle in an object, rotating said adjustable reticles from an initial angle to an aligned angle matching said angle in said object, and transferring said aligned angle to a transfer medium. Wherein, said plurality of adjustable reticles are held within a view window and an angle finder comprises said view window and said adjustable reticles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light beam emission device for a measuring device for changing the optical properties of a light beam as well as to a corresponding method and to a measuring instrument which uses the light beam emission device, wherein the optical properties of the light beam can be changed automatically thereby from one state to another state.

Abstract: A device for constructing plumb brick columns includes: (a) a base suspension portion including: a base, a base pole, and a substantially L-shaped swing arm movably attached to the base pole; (b) a hanger mechanism, including a hanger rod attached to a center of the upper template, and to a hanger clamp that is affixable around the swing arm; and (c) a suspended template portion including: (1) an upper template; (2) a same-sized, removable lower template below the upper template; and (3) vertical guide lines, each extending between a corner of the upper template and a corresponding corner of the lower template, each corner of the lower template including a line attachment device attachable to a corresponding attachment device on a lower end of each guide line. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims.

Abstract: A framing tool, namely framing square, is provided with an offset at the proximal ends of the two blades, so that the blades lie in parallel planes. This tool facilitates measuring and marking tubular beams, i.e., beams of generally square or rectangular cross section, but which may have rounded or radiused edges.

Abstract: A method for measuring the coordinates of workplaces on a coordinate-measuring device has a probe head including a probe and a probe sensor associated therewith. The method includes generating a probe signal when the probe contacts a workpiece. From this signal, dimensional values are determined that represent the position of the probe head when the workpiece is contacted. The probe head additionally includes an acceleration sensor generating an acceleration signal when the probe head accelerates, wherein the probe signal and the acceleration signal are fed to a control and analysis unit for analysis. This unit determines the dimensional values so that an analysis signal is determined by subtracting the probe signal and the acceleration signal from each other, and the dimensional values representing the position of the probe head when contacting the workpiece are determined only using the analysis signal.

Abstract: Metrology apparatus is described that includes a first structure rotatably connected to a second structure by a bearing arrangement. The bearing arrangement includes at least a first friction bearing including parts in sliding contact during rotation of the first structure relative to the second structure. The apparatus includes at least one magnet that relieves the load on the first friction bearing. Multiple magnets, provided in an attracting or repelling arrangement, may be used. The metrology apparatus may include an articulating probe head for a coordinate positioning apparatus.

Abstract: A multi-sided framing tool includes a stud side with stud pockets, a nail side with nailing windows, and an intermediate side adjoining the stud and nail sides.

Abstract: A measuring body device is provided for a position/path measurement system, having at least one fixing band, with a first and a second end, to fix the measuring body device to an application. A measuring body in the form of a band is provided with at least one coding layer associated with the fixing band. At least one connecting mechanism fixes the first and second ends of the fixing band relative to one another. The connecting mechanism is a bridge element, fixed or fixable relative to the ends of the fixing band. At least one path storage device is arranged on the bridge element with a first transverse element, a second transverse element, spaced apart from the first transverse element, and a web element which connects the first and second transverse elements and which is integrally connected thereto. A spacing between the first and second transverse elements is determinably adjustable.

Abstract: A hair dryer includes a motor and a fan to generate an air current within a housing, and a heater for selectively supplying heat into air introduced from the outside of the housing by the fan. A discharge nozzle is disposed on one end of the housing. A coanda surface is disposed on the discharge nozzle. Thus, the air passing through the housing flows along the coanda surface to suction air outside the discharge nozzle into a central passage part of the discharge nozzle, thereby mixing the suctioned air with the air passing through the housing. The air mixed within the central passage part is discharged through a discharge hole of the discharge nozzle. Since the air passing on the coanda surface suctions the air outside the discharge nozzle, the motor may be reduced in capacity. Also, an electromagnetic shielding effect may be significantly improved.

Abstract: This invention belongs to a technical field of a hand dryer and, more particularly, relates to an air inlet and outlet device of a hand dryer. The air inlet and outlet device including a base, a fan fixedly connected with the base, an electric heater connected with the fan, an air inlet, and an air outlet. The top of the air outlet is in a parabolic shape to improve the efficiency of flowing out of air. A baffle is disposed inside the air inlet to divide the air inlet into two chambers, and one or more baffles are disposed at the air outlet to prevent the leakage of motor sound from the air inlet and the air outlet. The invention has a compact structure, a low noise, and a high efficiency of flowing out of the air and is applicable to different hand dryers.

Abstract: A device for drying food containers is provided. The device for drying food containers includes: a holder portion providing an accommodation space; a support portion vertically detachably connected to the holder portion and formed in a pole shape; and a plurality of hanger portions slantly connected to the support portion. The holder portion includes an accommodation container body and an accommodation cover. The accommodation container body includes: an accommodation container body defining an accommodation space; and an accommodation container connection portion connected to the support portion. The accommodation cover includes: an accommodation cover body formed corresponding to a shape of the accommodation container body and connected to a top surface of the accommodation container body, a central region of the accommodation cover body being lower than a peripheral region of the accommodation cover; and an accommodation cover hole formed in the central region of the accommodation cover body.

Abstract: An air dryer for supplying a decontaminated air stream. The air dryer includes a housing comprising a handle and an air frame body, a fan assembly structured and arranged in the air frame body, and an air filter arranged in the air frame body downstream of the fan assembly, wherein the air filter is structured and arranged to filter an incoming air stream to supply the decontaminated air stream.

Abstract: The invention relates to orthopedic shoe inserts to support and guide the foot and provides an insert core for shoe inserts with the insert core comprising a support clasp with mutually linked, diagonally extending support arms.

Abstract: A hidden shoelace hole structure includes a main strap and a hole strap. The main strap is in a flat-strip shape and sewn on a vamp. The hole strap is in a flat-strip shape and sewn at one side of main strap. The hole strap has a plurality of lateral holes which are spaced in an equidistant or non-equidistant length for insertion of a shoelace. The present invention provides a hidden effect for the holes.

Abstract: A sports shoe including a sole, an upper secured to the sole and providing a forward portion, the forward portion having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is positioned adjacent a user's foot. A cap secured to the forward portion has a leading surface to engage a ball to be kicked by the user. The cap is of resilient material so as to deform upon impact. This sports shoe is particularly suited for soccer, and to reducing the pain or discomfort otherwise transferred to the foot of the wearer upon kicking the ball.

Abstract: A foldable bottomless rainproof shoe cover includes a front piece, a rear piece, a supporting element and connecting elements. The supporting element is continuously provided on the periphery of the front piece. The rear piece is formed with a notch for allowing the front piece to be connected thereto. The connecting elements are provided on front and rear sides of the rear piece. The shoe cover of the present invention includes two pieces and the supporting element is provided on one of the two pieces, so that the shoe cover of the present invention can be put on or taken off conveniently and foldable for easy storage.

Abstract: A snow removal system includes a tool having a blade and a boom. The boom includes a first end portion connected to the blade and a second end portion configured to be releasably, pivotally mounted to a loader arm of a vehicle.

Abstract: A mobile digging and backfill system for removing and collecting material above a buried utility. The system comprises a mobile chassis, a collection tank mounted to the chassis, a water pump mounted to the chassis for delivering a pressurized liquid flow against the material for loosening the material at a location, a vacuum pump connected to the collection tank so that an air stream created by the vacuum pump draws the material and the fluid from the location into the collection tank, and at least one backfill reservoir mounted to the chassis for carrying backfill for placement at the location.

Abstract: An ironing board assembly (1), comprising:—an ironing board (2), including:—a main board portion (10), and—at least one auxiliary board portion (20) that is movably connected to said main board portion (10) such that it is movable between an operating position, and a collapsed position;—a flexible ironing board cover (40) that is attachable to the ironing board (2) so as to cover ironing sides (14, 24) of both the main board portion (10) and the auxiliary board portion (20), and to provide an ironing surface (42) for a user to iron on; and—tensioning means (50) configured to pull the flexible cover (40) taut over said covered ironing sides (14, 24), such that the provided ironing surface (42) extends seamlessly across any joint or gap (8) between the main board portion (10) and the auxiliary board portion (20).

Abstract: An ironing board assembly (1), comprising an ironing board (2), including a main board (20) having a substantially flat ironing surface (22) that extends longitudinally between a first end and a second end; and at least one wing (40a,b,c) being integrally and movably connected to said main board (20) and having a wing surface (42a,b,c) for extending the ironing surface (22) of the main board (20).

Abstract: The memorial display is a retainer and display for funereal and memorial related items, such as obituary pages, sympathy cards, funeral flowers and the like. The memorial display includes a page retainer for receiving a display page, such as an obituary page. A transparent holder is provided for receiving the page retainer and securing the display page therein. A face plate, such as a memorial placard, is secured to a front face of the transparent holder. A framing mat, having opposed front and rear faces and a central cutout portion formed therethrough, is positioned against the transparent front face of the transparent holder for bordering the face plate. A frame member receives the page retainer, the transparent holder, the face plate and the framing mat such that the face plate is displayed through the front end of the frame member and the display page is displayed through the rear end.