Abstract: A tethering system for a remote-controlled device comprising a tether line having a first end adapted to be connected to a ground support and a second end adapted to be connected to the remote-controlled device. The system further includes an anchor-point disposed between the first and second ends of the tether line, the anchor point having an eyelet for securing the tether line and allowing the tether line to slide through the eyelet during use. The anchor-point and eyelet enable the tether line to flex or bend and the remote-controlled device to maneuver one or more of over or around the target area without interfering with any nearby obstructions.

Abstract: A hook assembly includes at least one attachment structure having a hook portion extending from a body portion. The body portion includes a connection feature having at least one protrusion positioned adjacent at least one recess. The connection feature interlocks with a corresponding identical connection feature of a second attachment structure such that the attachment structure and second attachment structure are attached.

Abstract: A strap for attaching to a piece of equipment may include a strap member that has a first end and a second end with the first end containing a first loop and the second end containing a second loop. A first connecting element may be removably inserted into the first loop, and a second connecting element may be removably inserted into the second loop. The first connecting element and the second connecting element are removably attached to a first attachment point and a second attachment point respectively. During use, the first connecting element is detachable from the first attachment point and reattachable to the first attachment point or a plurality of alternative attachment points, and the second connecting element is detachable from the second attachment point and reattachable to the second attachment point or the plurality of alternative attachment points. The strap may contain a quick-release mechanism.

Abstract: An elastic band comprising a depository area is disclosed. The band may be closed or open-ended. The depository area may hold a magnet. A magnet-retaining band attached to a handle portion of a tool can secure magnetically and removably the tool to a ferrous object.

Abstract: An article including a first section of material, a second section of material, and a magnetic button assembly comprising a first component and a second component. The first component has a ring magnet and a body portion with the body portion having a fastening region with a first thread disposed therethrough for coupling the first component to the first section. A second thread passes through the second component for coupling the second component to the second section, and comprises at least one of a magnet and a ferromagnetic material to couple the second component to the first component thereby coupling the second section to the first section. The fastening region is formed of a polymeric material to minimize frictional wear of the first thread to prevent separation of the first component from the first section.

Abstract: A wearable limb restraint comprises a resilient flexible cord having a first end and a second end. A magnet is disposed at each of the first end and the second end of the cord. The magnets are configured to removably attach to each other one in order to form a closed loop with the cord.

Abstract: A wearable item, such as a shoe, is disclosed including a first item portion of the wearable item and a second item portion of the wearable item for securing to the first item portion. A hook patch having a plurality of hooks is secured to the first item portion and a receiver portion is secured to the second item portion and is configured to receive a selectively removable fastener. No portion of the wearable item, including the first and second item portions, includes a loop patch for engaging the hook patch. A strap having a first end portion and a second end portion is used with the wearable item. The first end portion includes a loop patch secured thereto and the second end portion has a selectively removable fastener secured thereto for engaging the receiver portion and the loop patch is selectively engaged with the hook patch.

Abstract: An industrial fabric/belt including spiral coils shaped as a symbol for infinity or a lemniscate, i.e., infinity elements, are joined to each other with a pintle. A fabric element is configured as a continuous loop to form an industrial fabric employing a plurality of infinity coil elements.

Abstract: A surgical organizing device (10) comprises an integrally formed C-clamp (14) for mounting on an IV pole (12), a central portion (28) and a plurality of open-topped horizontal slots (38, 40, 42) for receiving tubing and/or wires used in surgical procedures. Along bottom side edges of the device, apertures (32,34) permit securing respective chains (60, 62) for attaching a drape clip (64), a second spring clip (70) or the like. A bore (30) in said central portion (28) is adapted to hold a suction device, and keep it in a sterile ready-to-use state, until the suction device is needed.

Abstract: A device which helps secure the gas supply lines which deliver a supply of a specialized gas, such as oxygen, to a cannula. The device is a holding structure which includes a cannula tubing retainer attached to a clamping device. The cannula tubing retainer is positioned relative to the clamping device so that a centerline running along an upper surface of said tubing retainer is approximately parallel, if not parallel to a centerline which runs through a clamping mechanism of the clamping device. The clamping device is actuated by a lever with an over center cam action that forces the jaws of the clamp together, and the lever locks the clamp in place when the lever is in a closed position. When the cannula wearer is walking, the clamping device is typically clamped to an article of clothing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to zipper assemblies and, in particular, child-resistant zipper assemblies. The zipper assemblies may be used with packaging material to make child-resistant packages.

Abstract: A top stop made of a flexible material that cooperates with at least a portion of a slider body. The top stop comprises a body having a fin that extends upwardly from the body and that includes a contour that generally conforms to a leading edge of the slider body. In some versions, the top stop comprises a gap that is configured to snuggly receive a connecting neck of the slider body in such a way that water is prevented from penetrating the slider body. In some embodiments, the top stop includes two extensions, at least one of which has one or more sliding surfaces that are configured so that the slider assembly produces an audible noise when the connecting neck is snuggly received within the gap and the assembly is in the locked position.

Abstract: Media cord managing zipper systems in accordance with the present invention may comprise a zipper slider and a pull tab. Prongs may extend from the pull tab on opposing sides of a longitudinal axis of the pull tab. The prongs may be shaped to hold portions of a media cord in a cavity of the pull tab. The media cord managing zipper system may be incorporated into articles of clothing, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Abstract: A zipper system comprises a slider, a pull-tab, an insertion pin, a retainer box, at least one set of teeth, and material that the at least one set of teeth is coupled to. In addition, the slider comprises or is coupled to a first miniature, which comprises one or more openings for receiving the at least one set of teeth.

Abstract: A subassembly may comprise rear and front continuous belt webs, folded discontinuous fastening web(s), a plurality of fastening elements directly or indirectly refastenably joining the front and rear belts together.

Abstract: A device for detachable fastening of an assembly part on a receptacle, the device including a base having a contact flange, at least one clamping arm formed on the contact flange, which snaps resiliently into a clamping position in a radial latching direction. An axial insertion opening is formed in the contact flange. A mandrel is removably inserted into the insertion opening. The mandrel extends as far as a blocking actuation section in a blocking position accommodated in the insertion opening to limit a displacement of the clamping arm from the clamping position or widen the clamping arm in the latching direction into the clamping position. The clamping arm includes an actuation release section which can be actuated by an actuating pin inserted via the insertion opening to urge the clamping arm resiliently from the clamping position opposite to the latching direction.

Abstract: A vibration-proof clamp includes a clamp main body with a holding portion for holding a pipe material, and having a mounting hole therein; a vibration-proof member mounted in the mounting hole, and having therein a fitting hole with a hole shaft corresponding to the mounting hole, and a concave groove provided by notching a peripheral edge of the fitting hole; and a clip including a cylindrical neck portion inserted into the fitting hole, a fixation rib inserted through the concave groove, and an elastic claw projected on an outer peripheral face of the neck portion and retractable inward in a radial direction. The neck portion is inserted into the fitting hole, the elastic claw retracts in a radial direction, and the fixation rib passes through the concave groove, then, the clip is relatively rotated relative to the vibration-proof member, so that the elastic claw fits into the concave groove.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a support channel assembly that secures and supports a bundle. The support channel assembly includes a support channel having a bottom and two sides and at least one flange. Each side of the support channel having a hook at a distal end. The flange has a top, a bottom and sides. The flange includes a locking tie receiving area for receiving a locking tie to secure the bundle and a support channel engaging area for receiving the hooks of the support channel to secure the flange to the support channel.

Abstract: A display band device for attaching to steering shaft of a push-scooter. The device includes: a collar element abuttingly releasably engageable to the shaft; and at least one attachment element for releasably engaging one or more display elements. The display element can be in the form of a charm element.

Abstract: A foldable clamp suitable for use in a mounting system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the foldable clamp comprises a base member, a first jaw, and a second jaw. The first jaw is connected to the base member using a first hinge. The second jaw is connected to the base member using a second hinge and a ratchet. A mount for selective interconnection is provided on either the first jaw, the second jaw, or the third jaw.

Abstract: A fixture for mounting a vehicle-mounted article on a louver of car air conditioner outlet includes an elongated body having first and second ratchet teeth, back and front sliding pieces including first and second pawl teeth resiliently engaging the first and second ratchet teeth, first and second releasing members configured to release the first and second pawl teeth and ratchet teeth from an engaged state, and first and second hooks capable of hooking louver front and back ends, respectively. The back sliding piece is slidable to the body proximal end side when the first ratchet teeth are engaged with the first pawl teeth. The front sliding piece is slidable to the body distal end side when the second ratchet teeth are engaged with the second pawl teeth.

Abstract: A fastener (10) includes a clamp arm (26) which is connected with a base (24). The clamp arm (26) cooperates with the base (24) to form an entrance (80) into which an article (14) extends. A first locking tab (40) extends from the base (24) into a first opening (64) in the article (14). A second locking tab (120) extends from the clamp arm (26) into a second opening (142) in the article. When a withdrawal force is applied to the fastener, an arcuate portion (116) of an inner side surface (108) of the clamp arm (26) moves from a position spaced from an outer side surface (164) of the article (14) to a position in which the arcuate portion of the inner side surface of the clamp arm is disposed in abutting engagement with the outer side surface of the article.

Abstract: Reclosable fastener includes a first track having a first engagement profile and a first retention feature extending therefrom, the first retention feature disposed substantially level with or above a bottom of the first engagement profile and having a first outward extension and a first upward extension extending upwardly from the first outward extension; a second track having a second engagement profile and a second retention feature extending therefrom, the second retention feature disposed substantially level with or above a bottom of the second engagement profile and having a second outward extension and a second upward extension extending upwardly from the second outward extension; and a slider disposed on the first and second tracks and interlocking the first and second engagement profiles together when moved from an open position toward a closed position along the first and second tracks. A method of forming a reclosable fastener is also provided.

Abstract: A buckle connector for releasably connecting a first object to a second object is disclosed. The buckle connector may comprise a first clip member and a connector for connecting it to a first object, and a second clip member and a connector for connecting it to a second object. Legs defining opposed grooves are provided on the first clip member and the second clip member is receivable in the grooves. A stop surface is provided on the second clip member and is engageable with a stop surface on the first clip member to prevent relative movement between the first and second clip members, in a first direction. A strap may be connected to the second clip member so that the strap may be positioned in the grooves in the first and second legs on the first clip member before the second clip member is positioned in the grooves.

Abstract: A buckle includes a male member including a base part and a pair of flexible arms extending from the base part, and a female member including an insertion hole formed at one end portion thereof. The pair of flexible arms is inserted in the insertion hole. The base part contacts the one end portion when the male member engages the female member. An outer face portion of each of the pair of flexible arms has a shape curving outwardly at a middle portion thereof relative to an insertion direction of the pair of flexible arms, and the pair of flexible arms is provisionally fastened to the female member when the pair of flexible arm is inserted in the insertion hole.

Abstract: A method of forming a portion of a sheet metal casket shell, the casket shell having a pair of opposed side walls and a pair of opposed end walls, the portion of the casket shell being formed from a piece of sheet metal having a desired profile, opposite ends, and a length about equal to the combined length of one of the side walls and one of the end walls of the casket shell, comprises the steps of supporting the piece of sheet metal on one side with a female die having a center die portion and opposite end die portions configured to pivot relative to the center die portion, supporting the piece of sheet metal on the opposite side with a male die having a center die portion and opposite end die portions, and pivoting the end die portions of the female die relative to the center die portion of the female die to cause the opposite ends of the piece of sheet metal to fold around the end die portions of the male die, the resulting portion of the casket shell having a side wall, about half of one end wall at one

Abstract: A casket may include a casket shell, at least one casket cap pivotally mounted on the casket shell, a cap panel inserted in a cavity formed by a bottom surface of the at least one casket cap, a plurality of puffing members attached to the edges of the cap panel, and a cap panel shelf mounted on the bottom surface of the casket cap. The cap panel shelf may be mounted on the casket cap by using wooden dowels. The cap panel shelf may be mounted on the casket cap by using mounting brackets positioned in between a puffing member on the bottom edge of the cap panel and the cap panel. A hinged support may be fastened to the bottom surface of the cap panel shelf to retain the cap panel shelf at a desired position.

Abstract: Caskets, cap panel assemblies for a casket, and methods for manufacturing cap panel assemblies are described. A casket may include a casket shell, at least one casket cap pivotally mounted on the casket shell, and a cap panel assembly mounted in the at least one casket cap. The cap panel assembly may include a cap panel, a puffing member attached to each edge of the cap panel, and a cap panel insert. The cap panel insert is fastened to the cap panel using pins. The cap panel insert can include a frame, fabric, filler, and a backing board. The cap panel insert can include elastic or ribbon-shaped straps positioned on a front face of the cap panel insert. The elastic or ribbon-shaped straps can be positioned in a lattice or grid-like arrangement. The cap panel insert can include a mounting bracket or a screw and wire assembly for mounting the cap panel insert on a wall.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a closeable container for storing a cadaver where the container has a passthrough unit that may allow for filtration and includes an opeanable one-way flow valve that allows for fluids such as gas to travel only from inside the container to the exterior of the container. The passthrough unit includes a coupling for mating with an air purifying canister or cartridge.

Abstract: A seam for joining fabric edges in which coils of seam elements shaped as a symbol for infinity or a lemniscate, that is, infinity elements, are joined to the fabric edges and the infinity elements are joined to each other with a pintle. A fabric element may be configured as a continuous loop to form an industrial fabric employing the infinity seam elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a method of forming an absorbent article. The method comprises providing a nonwoven substrate comprising a plurality of fibers. At least some of the plurality of fibers comprise a plurality of fibrils extending outwardly from a surface of the fibers. The fibrils comprise a lipid ester having a melting point greater than 35° C. The method comprises incorporating the nonwoven substrate into the absorbent article.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an improved method for the production of solid electrolytic capacitor, comprising the following steps. First, provide an insulating substrate. Next, form a plurality of conducting gels including aluminum powder on the insulating substrate. Thirdly, execute a high-temperature sintering process to metalize the conducting gels to form a plurality of aluminum plates. Next, form a dielectric layer on every aluminum plate. Then form an isolation layer on every dielectric layer to define an anodic region and a cathodic region. Lastly, form a conductive layer on the dielectric layer of every cathodic region, thus defining a solid electrolytic capacitor unit.

Abstract: A piping system includes a flare machining mechanism and a screw machining mechanism that machines the ends of pipes by cold-pressed formation. The flare machining mechanism flares the ends of pipes outward and the screw machining mechanism machines the outside of the pipe end into a convex screw and the inside of the pipe end into a concave screw are provided on the same rotor mechanism and the same chuck. The piping system is configured to execute flare machining and screw machining of the end of the pipe by exchanging the flare machining head and the screw machining head.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for replicating a transponder key is disclosed. The transponder replication device includes an antenna that reads a transponder code from a transponder key; a camera, wherein the camera captures a bitting characteristic of the transponder key blade; a stabilizer that secures the transponder key in place while the camera captures the bitting characteristic; a memory device for storing the transponder data; means for transmitting the transponder code and the bitting characteristic of the transponder key blade to a remote location; and, a remote communication device that is compatible with the internet communications device that receives the transponder data and transmits it to a transponder duplication device at the remote location.

Abstract: A burnishing unit includes a housing having a bore extending therethrough. The bore has a first end portion and a second end portion. A first fluid port and a second fluid port are provided on the housing, each fluid port is in communication with the bore. The first fluid port introduces hydraulic fluid to the bore and the second fluid port allows hydraulic fluid to escape from the bore. A removable sleeve is positioned in one of the first end portion and second end portion of the bore. The sleeve includes a sidewall having an opening in communication with the bore and the first fluid port. A hydraulic fitting positioned in the first fluid port has a proximal end portion adapted to receive a hydraulic conduit and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is adapted to sealingly engage the sidewall of the sleeve around the opening provided therein.

Abstract: One illustrative embodiment of an end effector generally comprises a tip, a housing, and a main insert. The housing may include a housing neck, one or more housing sections, and an end section. A main insert may be positioned within the housing. One or more intermediate inserts may also be positioned in the housing, as may an end insert. During use, it is contemplated that the end effector will provide a user a more ergonomic and comfortable experience, requiring less effort from the user resulting in a less fatigue during use. Additionally, the illustrative embodiments of the end effector may be adjusted for optimal use in an infinite number of applications. Additionally, the locator ensures that the user properly locates the distal end of a rivet to create a uniform nugget as the distal end of the rivet is spread.

Abstract: A nose assembly for a fastener installation tool including an anvil, a collet, and a drawbar having a primary bearing. A secondary bearing is positioned within the collet and located intermediate the primary bearing and jaws of the collet. The secondary bearing is offset from the fastener centerline by a first distance and from a pulling tool centerline axis defined by a longitudinal axis of the drawbar by a second distance. In a pull position, the primary bearing remains engaged with the anvil during a loaded stroke and limits anvil deflection relative to the fastener centerline, while the secondary bearing remains engaged with the collet during the loaded stroke and limits deflection of the collet relative to the fastener centerline. In a return position, the primary bearing remains engaged with the anvil during a return stroke, while the secondary bearing remains engaged with the collet during the return stroke.

Abstract: A tube fitting for sealing an end of a tube uses a notch formed in the exterior surface of the tube as a sealing seat. An internally threaded body is configured to receive an externally threaded end of a nut, while the body and the nut are mounted in a surrounding relationship to the tube end. A ferrule mounted between the nut and the tube is forced to plastically deform and move into the notch to thereby seal the tube end.

Abstract: A pressing device employed to press protection blocks to a workpiece, includes a seat, a transmission assembly and four pressing assemblies. The transmission assembly includes a connecting rod, a rotation shaft, a gear, and a transmission member. The connecting rod is pivotally connected to a bottom of the seat and forms racks on one end. The rotation shaft is assembled to a side of the seat away from the pivoting rod. The gear is securely sleeved on the rotation shaft and engages with the racks. The transmission member is securely sleeved on the rotations shaft. Each pressing assembly is connected to the transmission member of the transmission assembly, and when the connecting rod drives the rotation shaft, and the rotation shaft moves the pressing assembly toward the seat, the protection block is then pressed to the workpiece.

Abstract: A template for radiography and methods of using and making a template are described. The template can include a contoured sheet having first portions and second portions. The first portions are radiodense and the second portions are radiolucent to provide markings on a radiograph. At least one surface of the contoured sheet can correspond to at least one surface of a target part to provide alignment of the contoured sheet to the target part.

Abstract: In some examples, a technique includes delivering, using a material delivery device, material adjacent to a repair surface of a component and delivering, using a gas delivery device, a gas adjacent to the repair surface. The technique also may include delivering, from an energy source, energy to the material adjacent the repair surface to fuse the material to the repair surface; and receiving, by a computing device, at least one parameter indicative of at least one of a temperature or a geometry of the component. The technique may further include, responsive to the at least one parameter indicative of the at least one of the temperature or the geometry of the component, controlling, by the computing device, at least one processing parameter to control the temperature of the component.

Abstract: Tools, systems, and methods for use in conjunction with maintenance, assembly, rebuilding, or other procedures which involve displacing components of an assembly are disclosed. These tools, systems, and methods may be used in conjunction with a crane or other lifting device and may be configured to assemble, disassemble, or otherwise maintain components of an uptower gearbox.

Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an end effector that comprises a staple channel and an anvil that is movably translatable relative to the staple channel. A tool mounting portion is configured to interface with a robotic system and operably communicate with the end effector. The instrument further includes a first sensor that has an output that represents a first condition of a portion of the robotic system. A second sensor has an output that represents a position of the anvil. A third sensor has an output that represents a position of a reciprocating knife within the end effector. An externally accessible memory device communicates with the first, second and third sensors.

Abstract: A tool and method for removing draw wedge bolt during replacement of the kingpin of a steering system assembly is disclosed. The tool is adapted to attach to the threaded end of a draw wedge bolt of a steering system assembly. After the tool is attached, sufficient force can be applied to the impact end of the tool using a manual or pneumatic hammer without damaging the draw wedge bolt. The tool also provides an adapter which allows the tool to affix to various sized draw wedge bolts from different vehicle manufacturers. The impact end of the tool is also keyed to be able to be turned by a wrench of a socket. This tool and method allow for faster and easier removal of the draw wedge bolts than previous methods.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method provides an assembly that comprises a first drum-cylinder having an inner periphery surface and a gear assembly, wherein a portion of the gear assembly is in contact with the inner periphery surface; and decouples the gear assembly from the first drum-cylinder by crushing at least a portion of the first drum-cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for insuring total removal of wire from a bale including a conveyor system for moving one or more bales, an automatic dewiring station, and a manual dewiring station. A bale is transported through an automatic dewiring station, and through a metal detector to ensure wire removal before the dewired bale is transported downstream.

Abstract: A fluid ejection module mounting apparatus, including a module mount having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, a fluid ejection module mounted to the module mount, and a clamp assembly including a recessed portion, a clamp along a wall of the recessed portion, and a lever coupled to the clamp and configured to move the clamp from an open position to a closed position. The horizontal portion has an opening configured to receive a fluid ejection module and the vertical portion has a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the module mount is configured to mate with the recessed portion of the clamp assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a condition of assembly of an aircraft. A current state of assembly of the aircraft is identified. Parts present in the aircraft for the current state of assembly of the aircraft are identified. The parts present in the aircraft for the current state of assembly of the aircraft are displayed in a graphical user interface on a display device.

Abstract: A pipe processing tool that is configured to deform the end of a pipe so that the circumferential shape of the end of the pipe generally matches the circumferential shape of an adjacent pipe end. Matching the circumferential shapes of the pipe ends is advantageous during a pipe attachment process. The pipe processing tool can include a deformation ring with a plurality of pipe deformation members. Each pipe deformation member faces radially inward and is actuatable in a radial direction toward and away from the center of the deformation ring in order to permit engagement with the pipe. Each pipe deformation member is individually and separately actuatable from the other pipe deformation members so that the circumferential shapes of the pipes can be altered by controlling suitable ones of the pipe deformation members.

Abstract: A testing method for a component is provided. The method identifies a flaw region of the component. The flaw region is prone to defects. The method then isolates a waste material associated with the identified flaw region. The method analyzes the isolated waste material for an undesirable microstructure associated with defects. Subsequently, the method determines rejection and acceptance of the component based, at least in part, on the analysis.