Abstract: A power driven ratchet wrench includes a wrench body, an output unit including a driving head rotatable about a Z-axis and adapted for outputting a power, a driving unit including a rotor rotatable about an X-axis perpendicular to the Z-axis, and a transmission unit. The transmission unit includes an eccentric projection connected eccentrically to the rotor and rotatable about the X-axis, two racks connected to the output unit, and an eccentric yoke disposed pivotally in the wrench body. A yoke body of the yoke has a slot permitting the eccentric projection to move therein, and a connecting portion connected to the racks at positions misaligned from the X-axis. The X-axis extends through the slot. The connecting portion drives the racks and the driving head to rotate.

Abstract: A dual purpose flip-out and T handle ratchet is able to be used in an L or modified L-handle orientation as well as a T handle orientation. The dual purpose flip-out and T handle includes a handle portion and a ratchet head and neck portion. The handle portion is coupled to the neck portion at a lockable hinge. The hinge allows the head and neck portion to rotate to an L or modified L-handle orientation or to a T handle orientation. When properly oriented the tool is able to be used to tighten or loosen objects such as screws or bolts.

Abstract: A ratcheting tool includes a head and a handle, and a gear ring disposed in the head defining a first plurality of teeth defining a first arc having a first radius. A first pawl is disposed in the head and defines a front face, a rearward face, and a second plurality of teeth which defines a second arc having a second radius. A second pawl is disposed in the head and defines a front face, a rearward face, and a third plurality of teeth which defines a third arc having a third radius. When the first pawl and the second pawl are disposed with their rearward faces in vertical alignment and their longitudinal center axes are disposed in a common plane, the second arc of the first pawl is offset from the third arc of the second pawl in a direction parallel to the longitudinal center axes.

Abstract: A shank spacer member and its attachment to a pipe wrench is described. The shank spacer member prevents contact between a pipe or other work piece and a shank portion of a movable jaw when the pipe is positioned in the wrench. Upon application of torque to the wrench, the member and its placement on the wrench provides increased gripping force by the wrench upon the pipe.

Abstract: A tool is configured to receive a locknut of a coaxial cable. The tool includes a sleeve provided with a first inner hole therein; a first block in the first inner hole, wherein the first block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in an axis of the first inner hole; a second block in the first inner hole, wherein the second block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from top to bottom in the axis of the first inner hole; and a third block in the first inner hole, wherein the third block has a gradually small cross-sectional area from bottom to top in the axis of the first inner hole, wherein the third block is configured to be between the first and second blocks, wherein the third block has a first surface configured to contact the first block and a second surface configured to contact the second block.

Abstract: An example includes a hand tool for repairing high-voltage electric power transmission cable, the tool including a generally straight elongate bar extending from a proximal portion including a back end to a distal portion including a tip that is generally smaller in diameter than the proximal portion, the proximal portion including a hand-graspable handle, the bar defining a hollow extending into the handle, the hollow extending from an interior wall of the hollow to an opening in the handle, the bar including a shoulder encircling the bar defining a transition between an at least partially conical shape extending from the tip to the shoulder and a spreader portion extending from the shoulder to the handle, wherein the hollow is sized to receive the transmission cable, with the opening being larger in diameter than both the conductor of the transmission cable and an insulator of the transmission cable.

Abstract: The device for automatically feeding blanks or half-finished workpieces to a machine tool, more particularly a CNC lathe, and automatically unloading the machined workpieces is composed of a gantry loader having an integrated feeder device that allows loading bars into the rear of the spindle of the lathe, thereby constituting a universal automatic feeding device. Furthermore, the latter more particularly allows a controlled removal of the bar end after all workpieces have been machined from a respective bar.

Abstract: A deep throat chuck jaw system adapted to be used with a lathe with or without a headstock hole is provided. The system includes a set of jaw extension members having an inboard end supported from a face of a master chuck jaw coupled to a lathe chuck. The jaw extension members also include an outboard end. The set of jaw extension members are operable to grip an outer surface of a part having an outer diameter greater than the headstock hole with a clamping assembly clamped around the outboard end.

Abstract: Shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an return element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. The return element serves as interface piece, connector and pivot all in one. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting products, comprising: a base; a cutting head rotatably fitted to the base; an impeller adapted for rotating concentrically within the cutting head to urge products fed into the cutting head towards the circumference of the cutting head by means of centrifugal force; an impeller drive mechanism for driving the rotation of the impeller at an impeller rotational speed setting the centrifugal force; and a cutting head drive mechanism for driving the rotation of the cutting head at a cutting head rotational speed which is greater than the impeller rotational speed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an article. The method includes providing a fiber material, splitting the fiber material with a splitting roller having a set of grooves that extend continuously around a circumference of the splitting roller, and cutting the fiber material to a desired length.

Abstract: There is disclosed relates to a food processing apparatus with a scanner with a scanning unit for determining properties of a food product, in particular a food bar, with at least two substantially parallel separately drivable conveyor tracks for supplying the food products to the scanner, and with a control unit for controlling the drive of the conveyor tracks. According to the disclosure, the control unit is adapted to separately control the drive of the conveyor tracks to convey at least one food product of a first conveyor track and at least one food product of a further conveyor track sequentially through a scanning area of the scanner. The disclosure further relates to a method for scanning food products.

Abstract: A sensing mechanism (12) for detecting user contact with an active portion (26) of the power tool (10) is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism (14) for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion (26) of a power tool (10) is provided. The safety mechanism (14) is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (12). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion (26) away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion (26) of the power tool (10).

Abstract: Methods and systems for imaging and cutting semiconductor wafers and other microelectronic device substrates are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a system for singulating microelectronic devices from a substrate includes an X-ray imaging system having an X-ray source spaced apart from an X-ray detector. The X-ray source can emit a beam of X-rays through the substrate and onto the X-ray detector, and X-ray detector can generate an X-ray image of at least a portion of the substrate. A method in accordance with another embodiment includes detecting spacing information for irregularly spaced dies of a semiconductor workpiece. The method can further include automatically controlling a process for singulating the dies of the semiconductor workpiece, based at least in part on the spacing information. For example, individual dies can be singulated from a workpiece via non-straight line cuts and/or multiple cutter passes.

Abstract: A synchronous cutting mechanism for a pipe mill includes a carrying table having a sliding pedestal; a speed-adjustable driving set having a speed-adjustable power source, an axle coupled to a driving wheel of the speed-adjustable power source, and a link having one end pivotally connected to the driving wheel at an eccentric point on the driving wheel and an opposite end pivotally connected to the sliding pedestal; a pipe-clamping set for holding a to-be-cut pipe coming from the pipe mill; and a pipe-cutting set for cutting the to-be-cut pipe. When the driving wheel rotates, the link is driven to swing, thereby driving the carrying table and the pipe running out to move in the same direction and with the same velocity, so that the to-be-cut pipe can be cut according to a predetermined length.

Abstract: A punch system includes a set of die plates having a first and second plate. The first and second plates are configured to align with each other. A series of die slots are arranged longitudinally along each die plate to create a pattern. The slots extend through the first and the second plates and have a shaped design. The punch system includes a punch having a punch plate with punch tip and a handle. The punch plate with punch tip is sized to extend through the first plate and partially into the second plate. The punch plate with punch tip is configured to match the shape of the configuration of the die slots in the die plates. The handle is disposed on an opposing end from the punch tip. The punch system also includes a receptacle disposed on the set of die plates. The receptacle is configured to store the punch when not in use.

Abstract: A portable, hand tool for scribing optical fibers in a cleaving process. The scribing tool comprises a body within which the optical fiber is supported for rotation with respect to the body, about an axis within the body. The optical fiber is constrained by supports from movements along its axis. An actuator moves a scribing bit orthogonal relative to the fiber axis. The actuator may be a piezoelectric actuator, such as in a tube that bends under applied voltage. In one embodiment the scribing tool has a single scribing bit. In another embodiment, the scribing tool has multiple (N) scribing bits that can be applied against the optical fiber simultaneously.

Abstract: A bearing member is to be used for an action mechanism in a keyboard instrument, the action mechanism provided with an action member that pivots in accordance with a key-depressing operation, and the bearing member includes: an inner layer having a through hole through which a shaft provided in the action member is inserted; and an outer layer formed in an outer side of the inner layer. The inner layer is formed of a first material having a higher stability against humidity than a stability against humidity of the outer layer. The outer layer is formed of a second material having a resilience greater than a resilience of the inner layer.

Abstract: A reverse bridge tension configuration for a stringed instrument allows the stringed instrument to offset some of the tension felt by the bridge. For a typical stringed instrument such as a guitar, the tensioned strings are bound between the bridge and the headstock. However, the reverse bridge tension configuration loops the tensioned strings on a path that goes around the back of the instrument, through the body of the instrument, and back to the bridge. A reverse bridge is positioned on the corner of the soundboard and the back end so that the tensioned strings can loop around the back end without causing pressure damage to the outer surface of the instrument. Once the tensioned strings travel around the reverse bridge and into the body, channels are positioned within the body in order to guide the tensioned strings back to the bridge.

Abstract: A cymbal silencer reduces a percussive sound of a cymbal by abutting the cymbal silencer against the cymbal. The cymbal silencer includes a frame having an inner part, a connecting part and an outer part, and a first elastic member. The inner part has an insertion hole into which a bar-shaped rod for fixing the cymbal is inserted. One side of the connecting part is connected to the inner part and extends toward a direction away from the insertion hole. The outer part is connected to the other side of the connecting part and is disposed at a position further away from the insertion hole than the one side of the connecting part. The outer part corresponds to the bow portion of the cymbal. The first elastic member is installed on one surface side of the outer part of the frame and is composed of the first elastic material.

Abstract: A white key for a keyboard instrument, which makes it possible to improve yield and marketability and reduce manufacturing costs. The white key for a keyboard instrument includes a wooden key body, a synthetic resin-made upper cover bonded to the key body, and a synthetic resin-made front cover bonded to a front end face of the key body. The upper cover has a protrusion protruding downward from a front end thereof, and the protrusion and an upper end of the front cover are in contact with each other via respective inclined surfaces formed on the protrusion and the upper end of the front cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to direct voice and instrument monitoring systems and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method including generating a user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display configured to generate a virtual dual flywheel system for modulating a lifecycle of a musical note or chord. The dual flywheel system (DFS) includes a first VFS and a second VFS, where the first virtual flywheel system series connected to the second virtual flywheel system such that an output of the first virtual flywheel system is coupled to an input of the second virtual flywheel system. Upon receiving a user input on the user interface, the dual flywheel system determines a virtual momentum for the first virtual flywheel based on the user input and a predetermined mass coefficient of the first virtual flywheel system, and determines a virtual momentum for the second virtual flywheel based on the virtual momentum of the first virtual flywheel system and a predetermined mass coefficient of the second virtual flywheel.

Abstract: A user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display for a virtual musical instrument comprising a plurality of chord touch regions configured in a predetermined sequence, each chord touch region corresponding to a chord in a musical key and being divided into a plurality of separate touch zones, the plurality of chord touch regions defining a predetermined set of chords, where each of the plurality of separate touch zones in each region is associated with one or more preselected MIDI files stored in a computer-readable medium. Each of the plurality of touch zones is configured to detect one or more of a plurality of touch gesture articulations including at least one of a legato articulation, a pizzicato articulation, or a staccato articulation. The one or more of the plurality of touch gesture articulations determines the preselected MIDI file associated with each of the plurality of separate touch zones.

Abstract: A musical keyboard touch sensor pad having a plurality of integrated sensors disposed in an array is disclosed. The plurality of integrated sensors represents a keyboard key. A processor is electronically coupled to the plurality of integrated sensors. The processor is programmed to receive signals from several of the plurality of integrated sensors and to generate a sound signal based on input from the several of the plurality of integrated sensors. The output is variable based on the number in the plurality and the location of the plurality in the array. An audio output device is electronically coupled to the processor to generate a sound based on the sound signal. A keyboard using a plurality of the sensor pads as well as a method of generating sounds from the keyboard are also disclosed.

Abstract: An impact initiated attachment device for attachment to a target, comprises a housing having a front face which abuts against the target in use, one or more fasteners, a drive mechanism for driving the fasteners(s) from a first position within the housing to a second position protruding from the front face of the housing, and a trigger mechanism for triggering activation of the drive mechanism comprising a trigger extending from the front face of the housing. The device is particularly useful in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and demolition for attaching one or more disrupters to a target for disposal.

Abstract: A perforating system has a perforating module comprising a unitary body of explosive. The explosive is contained within a non-explosive casing, or liner, having formed indentations and a cover thereover. The indentations, which will transform into explosively formed penetrators (EFP's) upon detonation, have a perimeter shape that allows for improved packing density, e.g., a hexagonal perimeter, which results in relatively little “dead space” wherein no perforating penetrators are generated. In operation, the module provides a relatively dense shot pattern and substantially reduced amount of post-detonation debris that could clog the perforations and/or require remedial clean-up or repeat perforation.

Abstract: A gunner protection system for positioning armored panels around a hatch opening and a mounted weapon or equipment system. The armored panels are arranged to create an armored envelope surrounding the vehicle hatch and defining an opening through which the weapon or equipment system can be operated. The armored panels can be individually raised to define a portion of the armored envelope or lowered to change the geometry of the armored envelope or opening according to the particular weapon or equipment system. Similarly, all of the armored panels can be lowered to collapse the armorer envelope to allow for efficient transport of the vehicle with the gunner protection system attached to the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayered material sheet comprising a consolidated stack of unidirectional monolayers of drawn polymer, whereby the draw direction of two subsequent monolayers in the stack differs. At least one monolayer comprises a plurality of unidirectional tapes of the drawn polymer, aligned in the same direction, whereby adjacent tapes do not overlap. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the multilayered material sheet, and to a ballistic resistant article comprising the multilayered material sheet.

Abstract: An adjustable gas block for a gas operated firearm offering a means to adjust a volume of gas directed to the host rifle's operating system. The adjustable gas block provides two positions of adjustment that are selectable based on the presence of a pressure increasing device being mounted on the firearm. A first position provides an optimal volume of gas into the gas operating system absent a back pressure increasing device. A second position usable in the presence of a back pressure increasing device causing venting of a portion of the volume of gas into a secondary chamber prior to release into the atmosphere. The amount of gas received by the operating system due to venting is reduced to a volume that is substantially equal to the volume of gas that would be received by the operating system absent a back pressure increasing device.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor able to use low-pressure or high-pressure fluids such as water for a large number of applications. The motor uses a flow of water that is controlled and directed through a system of supply tubes to a chamber that fills with the fluid, moving a piston that produces an action such as rotating a shaft to turn a brush. Fluid fills the chamber through a system of opening and closing valves that direct and control the flow of the fluid so that the piston exerts pressure against a spring until it reaches a maximum position. A system of valves then reverses the flow of fluid until the piston is pushed in the opposite direction, producing an action such as turning a brush through the alternating application of water flows. A one-way gear box may be used to control the action of a shaft, which may be directed to turn in the same direction or in alternating directions to accomplish a wide variety of applications such as an hydraulic brush, gearbox speed increaser, generator or washing machine.

Abstract: A conductive coating layer 2a, 2b is formed on at least one of an inner peripheral side and an outer peripheral side of a base body 2 of bellows 1 by diffusion-bonding. Regarding the diffusion-bonding, the flat conductive coating layer 2a, 2b is layered on at least one end surface side of the plate-shaped base body 2, and these base body 2 and conductive coating layer 2a, 2b are diffusion-bonded. After forming this diffusion-bonded multilayer member into a tubular body by a drawing process, a side wall of the tubular body is formed into a bellows shape. With these processes, it is possible to obtain the bellows that has the conductive coating layer having a more uniform thickness on the base body of the bellows and has extremely good characteristics (the mechanical characteristics and the electric characteristics).

Abstract: A hydraulic actuator includes a hollow tube that has a first opening at a first end of the hollow tube and that has a second opening at a second end of the hollow tube. The hollow tube contains hydraulic fluid. A moveable magnet moves within hollow tube as a result of a magnetic field within the hollow tube. A magnetic field source located outside the hollow tube creates the magnetic field within the hollow tube. When the moveable magnet moves to the first end of the hollow tube, a first piston pushes hydraulic fluid out of the first opening. When the moveable magnet moves to the second end of the hollow tube a second piston pushes hydraulic fluid out of the second opening.

Abstract: Provided is a de-aeration device that de-aerates hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic system (10). The hydraulic fluid is controllably supplied to the de-aeration device (28) in response to one or more sensed parameters. Consequently, the de-aeration device can de-aerate fluid at strategic times during operation of the hydraulic system to prevent a decrease in system performance and prevent cavitation.

Abstract: A non-fouling, bypass filter is disclosed. The filter is formed of a tapered structure having particulate material filtering properties. The tapered structure has an open base and a closed top, with its exterior surface being exposed to a gas/fluid stream to be filtered. A gas/fluid stream generating device generates a gas/fluid stream that is drawn into the tapered structure's interior and that is filtered due to the particulate material filtering properties of the tapered structure. The external profile of the conically shaped structure is adapted to cause a plurality of gas/fluid streams from the ambient gas/fluid to flow against the exterior surface of the tapered structure to prevent the building up of particulate material on the exterior surface.

Abstract: A filter sensor to monitor an air filter in an air conditioning system is disclosed. The filter sensor includes a housing having an interior passage. The housing is located in relation to an air vent of the air conditioning system. A propeller is mounted in the interior passage. The propeller is rotated by the filtered air flow of the air conditioning system. A motion sensor is provided in proximity to the propeller or its shaft. A controller is coupled to the motion sensor to determine the rotational speed of the propeller and correlate the rotational speed of the propeller with the condition of the filter. An indicator is coupled to the controller to indicate a status of the air filter.

Abstract: Adsorber for adsorbing a fluid, comprising a cylinder with at least two parallel-passage contactors disposed in series in the direction of flow of the fluid to be adsorbed, and characterised in that each contactor comprises an internal insulation.

Abstract: TSA method for purification by means of adsorption of a synthetic gas including hydrogen, CO and/or methane, implementing at least one adsorber having at least one adsorbent and subjected to a pressure cycle comprising at least an adsorption step, a step of producing a flow enriched with a main component and a regeneration step, characterised in that the regeneration step includes: regenerating the adsorbent using a regeneration gas including more than 95 mol of nitrogen; and scavenging the adsorbent using a scavenging gas corresponding to a fraction of the synthetic gas to be purified or a fraction of the purified synthetic gas.

Abstract: A filter assembly for removing particles from air flow across the filter assembly with a frame around a perimeter of the filter assembly, dynamic filter media for removing particles from air flowing from an upstream side of the filter assembly to a downstream side of the filter assembly that passes from a clean filter media storage chamber to a used filter media collection chamber within the frame on a second side of the filter assembly. The dynamic filter media is moved from the output from a turbine shaft modified by a gearbox to drive a set of drive traction rollers.

Abstract: The technology encompassed by the current disclosure generally relates to membrane composites that can be used in acoustic venting assemblies. In one embodiment of the technology disclosed herein, a venting media composite has a microporous membrane layer and a coating on the microporous membrane layer to form a composite. The basis weight of the composite is at least about 0.5% higher than a basis weight of the microporous membrane layer without the coating. In some embodiments the composite has a decreased insertion loss than its membrane-only counterpart.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer for an electrostatic high-voltage electrode, containing a high-voltage insulator, on the electrode side of the insulator at least one arm having a retaining means for retaining a high-voltage electrode hanging on the retaining means preferably vertically, and on the installation side of the insulator at least one installation means for installing the retainer at an installation point outside an exhaust gas channel of a chimney. Said retainer is characterized in that the retainer is equipped with at least one restoring element, which forms an articulated connection between the at least one installation means and the retaining means and which allows the retaining means and optionally a high-voltage electrode attached thereto to move out of the way from the operating position during cleaning in the exhaust gas channel with a cleaning device and allows an automatic return to the operating position.

Abstract: A filter device for venting a fuel tank on a motor vehicle may include a filter module attached to the filter device. The filter module may have a module housing having at least two series-connected filter chambers.

Abstract: A filter apparatus (12) is equipped with a first body (20), a case unit (22) connected to a lower part of the first body (20), and a filter unit (24), which is accommodated in the interior of the case unit (22). The case unit (22) is made up from an outer case (40), which is formed as a bottomed cylinder from a light-permeable transparent material, and an inner case (42) that is inserted into the interior of the outer case (40). The case unit (22) is inserted into an installation hole (36) that opens on the lower part of the first body (20), and by rotation thereof, projections (58) and retaining walls (56) provided on an outer circumferential surface of the case unit (22) are made to engage with support members (38) provided in the installation hole (36), to thereby result in a connected state.

Abstract: The invention concerns a beverage dispenser (10) in which the beverage is prepared by introducing at least one jet of diluent in a recipient comprising a soluble food ingredient, wherein said dispenser comprises at least one removable rotating jet(s) module (M) comprising: a motor (1) connectable to an energy supply, a diluent nozzle (2) able to deliver at least one jet of diluent and connectable to a diluent supply, a gearing device (3) configured for making the motor rotate the diluent nozzle.

Abstract: A roasted plant extraction apparatus is provided which is capable of selectively reducing excessive bitterness in an extract liquid obtained by water extraction from a roasted plant raw material while preserving desirable flavor ingredients and body. A beverage extraction apparatus includes a granule containing part adapted to contain granules for extraction of a beverage, a pouring device for pouring an extraction solvent into the granule containing part from a first direction, and a collecting device for collecting an extract liquid extracted by means of the extraction solvent. The granule containing part comprises a detachable restraining member for placing the granules in a substantially sealed state. The beverage extraction apparatus further comprises a rotary mechanism for rotating the granule containing part.

Abstract: An infusion assembly, particularly for capsules and/or pods for obtaining infused beverages comprising a main body associable with a coffee machine and supporting at least one element adapted to define an infusion chamber adapted to accommodate a capsule or pod for infusions, the infusion assembly comprising an adapter for the capsule or pod in the infusion chamber.

Abstract: Preparation device for a beverage (8), in particular for iced tea, with a lower container (1) for receiving the beverage (8). A starting material (15) for preparing the beverage (8) is received in a receiving structure (3), while a retaining structure (2) secures the receiving structure (3) in the lower container (1). The receiving and retaining structures are moveable relative to each other between a first relative position, in which a liquid (16) residing in the receiving structure (3) cannot exit into the lower container (1), into a second relative position, in which the liquid (16) residing in the receiving structure (3) is allowed to exit into the lower container (1).

Abstract: An all in one vegetable soup maker comprises two separated units, Body and Functional unit which is detachable and has heating element and blender mechanism. The soup maker body can accommodate a soup bowl and has a spring loaded gasket feature. The gasket can be pushed down by the Functional unit to seal off the soup bowl mouth during cooking and return to position as Functional unit lifts up. This new design surpasses conventional thinking that separates the soup bowl from the machine itself which enables the soup bowl to be used as a utensil, makes easier to add spices and to clean. Further, this new design adopts a unique seal-off feature that prevents spills from soup cooking.

Abstract: The present invention provides a baby food processor capable of cooking and blending or grinding baby food, and during the cooking process of the food, the water vapor generated by the boiled water in the water tank provided on one side of the food processor is guided into the cup holder containing the food to achieve an efficient cooking and to facilitate the pre-blending or grinding thereof afterwards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure cooker for cooking noodles, wherein a cooking container capable of cooking noodles is formed into a net shape inside a main body of the pressure cooker and a lifting means capable of lifting the cooking container is provided, thereby allowing noodles to be evenly cooked through and enabling cooking of high quality noodles with taut and excellent texture through a dual cooking process comprising the following steps: putting noodles in the cooking container, boiling the noodles, and then lifting the cooking container to the surface of the water using the lifting means to steam the noodles at a high temperature and at a high pressure.