Abstract: Arrangement for moving a structural unit (115) belonging to a power electronics device or forming a power electronics device into or out of an electrical installation enclosure (111, 112) to be installed at floor level, which arrangement comprises an electrical installation enclosure (111, 112). The electrical installation enclosure (111, 112) comprises a support disposed above floor level and the arrangement further comprises a support ramp (126), which can be situated between the floor (125) and the support disposed above floor level, wherein the support ramp (126) disposed between the floor (125) and the support disposed above floor level forms a sloping ramp.

Abstract: A cleaning device for a safety razor having single or multiple parallel blades is disclosed. A hollow connector is affixed to a water tap of a bathroom sink allowing water to flow therethrough into a body depending from the connector, rotating a brush held in the body and exiting through a slot in the body. The shaving head of the razor is positioned with the slot such that the blades within the head are embedded within the bristles of the brush. As the brush rotates, its bristles remove shaving debris from between the blades and immediate surrounds. After use, the device can easily be disassembled to facilitate cleaning of all components thereof.

Abstract: Oral utensils having at least one central protrusion are disclosed. The oral utensils are configured for modification of a gag reflex in a user of the oral utensil. The oral utensils may comprise a handle portion comprising at least one central protrusion and a first head portion comprising a dental tool, wherein the handle portion may be removably connected to the head portion.

Abstract: A device for removing a covering film layer off of a ticket comprises a cylindrical housing which includes a battery compartment, a motor powered by the batteries within the battery compartment, a crankshaft connected to the motor and a scrapper element in contact with the crankshaft which moves in response to the motion generated by the motor. The scrapper element includes a tip that, when in contact with the film later on the ticket, removes the film from the ticket. Preferably, the scrapper element motion is from side to side. Preferably, the tip is a blade cut at a 47 degree angle with the scrapper element.

Abstract: A paintbrush includes a handle and a brush extending from an end of the handle. A ferrule circumscribes the end of the handle and a portion of the bristles adjacent the end of the handle. A seal is disposed around an interface between the ferrule and the handle to reduce absorption of chemicals by the handle through the interface.

Abstract: A diamond-like cover for a toothbrush may improve the appearance of the toothbrush. In one embodiment, the toothbrush may include an elongated member including a head with bristles. The body may include a cover with a plurality of slots, each of the plurality of slots containing an ultrasonically sealed diamond-like element.

Abstract: An anti-loose interdental brush comprises a plurality of fixing portions formed on a bristle stem of an interdental brush. Each fixing portion includes a bottom wall, a side wall formed laterally from the bottom wall, and a capacity area surrounded by the bottom wall and the side wall. The adjacent bottom walls of the adjacent fixing portions are orientated in different directions, whereby the adjacent capacity areas are set in different directions to contact said handle. An outer diameter of the bottom wall can be preferably larger than or equal to an outer diameter of the bristle stem. Accordingly, a dual engaging and fixing effect between the bristle stem and the handle is attained to prevent the bristle stem from loosening and rotating due to an external force and enhance the safety in using.

Abstract: A paint applicator configured for use in combination with a hollow-core paint roller cover includes a handle and a pair of pivot arms extending therefrom. Each pivot arm includes a proximate end rotatably mounted to the handle and an opposite, distal end to which is pivotably mounted a hub assembly. A pivot arm actuator is cooperatively linked to the pivot arms such that movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the pivot arms to rotate toward one another and movement of the actuator in a second direction causes the pivot arms to rotate away from one another. Each hub assembly includes a rotatable hub with an outer surface configured to frictionally engage the inside surface of the roller cover such that, when the pivot arms are rotated toward one another, the hubs enter and retain the roller between the pivot arms.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device is provided. The wiper device includes a longitudinally extending wiper blade of a flexible material for sealing against a windshield of a vehicle. An elastic, elongated carrier that is self-biased into a pre-curved shape and which extends longitudinally between opposite ends operably supports and biases the wiper blade into a pre-curved configuration. A connecting device is secured to the carrier for attachment to an oscillating wiper arm. A pair of subspoilers, which are constructed as separate pieces from one another and from the wiper blade, are arranged on longitudinally opposite sides of the connecting device. Each of the subspoilers is joined with the carrier along less than a full longitudinal length of the respective subspoiler with an adhesive.

Abstract: A wiper blade having a lever assembly and a spoiler integrated in the lever assembly. The wiper blade has a wiper rubber and the lever assembly holding the wiper rubber and being coupled to a wiper arm. The lever assembly has a plurality of levers, adjacent levers of which are hinge-jointed to each other. The lever of the lever assembly includes a spoiler portion forming a section of a spoiler integrated in the lever.

Abstract: A sensor module and a robot cleaner including the sensor module may provide accurate sensing of an obstacle and prevent an erroneous sensing of an obstacle. The robot cleaner may include a body including a cleaning unit to remove foreign substances from a surface of a floor, a cover to cover an upper portion of the body, a sensor module including an obstacle sensor mounted to sense an obstacle, and a sensor window provided at one side of the sensor module. The sensor module may include a light emitting device to emit light through the sensor window, a light receiving reflector on which light reflected from the obstacle is incident, and a light shielding portion interposed between the light emitting device and the light receiving reflector to block the light emitted from the light emitting device from being incident upon the light receiving reflector.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is described, and in particular a battery-powered vacuum cleaner including a rotatable brush.

Abstract: A dust collector interlocking system includes a transmitter provided in the electric power tool and capable of transmitting a radio signal, and a receiver provided in the suction hose of the dust collector and capable of receiving the radio signal from the transmitter of the electric power tool. The transmitter transmits a drive signal of the electric power tool, and the receiver receives the drive signal of the electric power tool from the transmitter to turn on a start switch of the dust collector.

Abstract: Described is a vacuum cleaning device for charcoal grills. The present invention includes a portable vacuum cleaning device having a vacuum source used to draw air and debris through a collection hose and into a vacuum bag. The vacuum bag and the collection hose are composed of flame-retardant material that will not melt or burn from having hot ash and embers from a grill drawn therethrough. The end of the collection hose that is secured to the vacuum cleaning device includes a fan that is used to break-up and extinguish embers drawn through the collection hose. The vacuum bag is enclosed between a housing and a lid secured thereto, and the lid is removable to allow access to the vacuum bag. The vacuum cleaning device also includes one or more straps thereon that can be adjustably secured together such that a user can wear the device over the user's shoulder.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle having a rotatable member arranged around a longitudinal axis for picking up particles from a surface to be cleaned, and a cleaning arrangement for removing articles entangled on the rotatable member. The cleaning arrangement has at least one support surface provided on at least one radially projecting member, and at least one cleaning member movable between a resting position in which the cleaning member is arranged at a distance from the support surface and at least one cleaning position In the vicinity of the rotatable member. In cleaning position, the cleaning member, during rotation of the rotatable member, co-operates with at least one segment of the support surface to remove entangled articles from the rotatable member. The cleaning member includes a resilient sheet member capable of providing resilient contact with a segment of the support surface in the cleaning position during rotation of the rotatable member.

Abstract: A concealed door closer includes a housing, an input shaft and an output shaft, the input shaft being connected to a motor, wherein a joining member is arranged between the input shaft and the output shaft, and two ends of the joining member are respectively provided with an upper connection piece and a lower connection piece, which are connected to a roller via vertical rotation shaft, and wherein both the input shaft and the output shaft are provided with a left connection piece and a right connection piece, which are horizontally connected to the roller via a horizontal rotation shaft. The components in the door closer have a simple structure and may be easily processed and assembled. The size of the joint after assembly is equivalent to that of the joining member, so the overall size is small.

Abstract: A hinged two-part doorstop wedge that can be folded into a generally flat or collapsed configuration, and which can be unfolded and deployed in an elevated configuration for placement on the ground near a door so as to stop the motion of the door. The doorstop includes pivotally coupled first and second hinge elements, wherein in the fully collapsed configuration the first hinge element and the second hinge element have generally coplanar upper and lower surfaces, and when in the elevated configuration the top side of the first hinge element is angled upwardly to engage the bottom rail of a door.

Abstract: A home appliance includes a handle; an end cap attaching the handle to the home appliance; and a crush rib disposed between the handle and the end cap. The home appliance may include a locating feature, wherein the crush rib is disposed on the locating feature. The locating feature may be a pin.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an attaching structure for a door of a working vehicle, by which the door is readily mounted. With respect to an attaching structure for a bonnet 51 rotatably held so as to block an opening portion 65 disposed in an engine compartment of a backhoe 100, the attaching structure includes the pivot holding member 53 that includes a pivot 52 configured to be provided in any one of the side of the bonnet 51 or the side of the backhoe 100 and configured to be the center of rotation of the bonnet 51, a shaft tube 531 configured to be provided in other one of the side of the bonnet 51 or the side of the backhoe 100 and configured to allow the pivot 52 to be inserted and rotatably hold the pivot 52, and a receiving portion 532 configured to support the pivot 52 when the pivot 52 is inserted into the shaft tube 531.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge comprising a textile which connects a first part (2) and a second part (4) to one another, where the textile (3) has a gauze made of loops between the parts.

Abstract: A hinge module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body. The hinge module connected between the first body and the second body includes a shaft, a first cam plate, a second cam plate, a knob pivoted to the shaft, and an elastic member. The shaft is connected to the first body and the second body. The first cam plate pivoted to the shaft has a first pressing portion. The second cam plate slidably sheathed onto the shaft has a second pressing portion. The elastic member pressed between the second cam plate and the knob drives the second pressing portion to press against the first pressing portion. The knob rotates relative to the shaft to adjust friction between the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion.

Abstract: A hinge device that makes a second housing openable and closeable with respect to a first housing in an electronic device with the first housing and the second housing, includes: a shaft connected to the first housing; a lever having an end into which the shaft is inserted, the end that is rotatable around an axis of the shaft, and another end connected to the second housing; a friction plate that is situated next to the lever, the friction plate into which the shaft is inserted, the friction plate that is not rotatable around the axis of the shaft; and a pressing section that presses the friction plate in a direction of the lever along the axis of the shaft, wherein contact faces of the lever and the friction plate are formed to have a conical shape.

Abstract: The Easy Handle is an adjustable and ergonomic handle that is attached easily to the shaft of any tool with an elongated handle comprising a semi cylindrical clamp fitting in the form of two expandable semi-circular arms defining an annular substantially circular opening. Culminating from the base of the clamp fitting two arms extend outwards from the cylindrical base clamp fitting and terminate in a hand grip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus of carding staple fibres like cotton. More particularly, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for carding of staple fibres with minimum number of moving parts and to reduce the need for close tolerances, especially where moving parts are involved, in order improve the manufacturability of the apparatus. Density of input tufts to the carding machine is reduced. Diameter of carding cylinder (7) is reduced, with corresponding increase in its rotational speed, to maintain the peripheral speed. An air guiding element (6) and at least air deflection elements (8) used for capturing long fibres on a perforated roller. This enables elimination of close-set moving parts and simplifications of design. Advantageously, the present invention minimizes the damage to the fibres so that they retain their natural and desirable properties.

Abstract: A tie (10) for fixing an article to a surface, in particular a cable tie, is disclosed. The cable tie (10) has a strap (18) having flexible portion for wrapping around the cable and the flexible portion (22) has ridges (24) formed thereon. The cable tie (10) also includes a retaining member (26) for retaining the strap (18) in engagement around the cable. The retaining member (26) has an aperture (28) extending therethrough for receiving the strap member (18). The cable tie (10) receives a fixing screw (44) extending through the retaining member (26), the strap member (18) and the flexible portion (22) and the screw (44) forces an edge of the aperture (28) into engagement with one of the ridges (24).

Abstract: A tool cinch is provided for securement to a tool, the cinch then being connectable to a lanyard for preventing the tool from falling if dropped before, during, or after use. The cinch includes radially projecting wings that are secured to the tool with tape or the like to further buttress securement of the tool.

Abstract: Unique designs, devices, systems, materials and fabrication methods are provided including adhesive closure devices that are easily released and are suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: The slide fastener comprises a pair of stringers, each including a flexible tape having first and second sides facing in opposite directions, and outer and inner longitudinal edges, and coupling elements attached to the first side of the tape, for engagement with corresponding coupling elements of the tape of the other stringer. In the disengaged condition of the coupling elements, inner longitudinal edge portions of the stringers project beyond the respective coupling elements toward the other stringer, to an extent such that when the coupling elements are engaged with each other, the inner longitudinal edge portions of the stringers are engaged with one another in a substantially overlapped condition.

Abstract: A buckle assembly, including at least one buckle and at least one release trigger, wherein the buckle has a first buckle component and an additional buckle component. The first buckle component has a bar, which is movable back and forth between a locked position and an unlocked position. In a connected position of the buckle components the bar engages in the locked position thereof behind a locking surface of the additional buckle component in order to interlock the two buckle components and the bar can be moved to the unlocked position to disconnect the buckle components. The release trigger is connected to at least one of the buckle components by a transmission line, preferably a Bowden cable, the additional buckle component has at least one counter bar, which is movable from a locked position of the counter bar to an unlocked position by actuating the release trigger.

Abstract: An earring backing that retains the earring frontispiece with an upward tilt. A contact plate that resides in contact with the back of the earlobe of a user is coupled to a support structure that defines a channel for an earring post. The channel defines an acute angle with the contact plate.

Abstract: A fiber composite material includes fibers and a resin connecting the fibers. The composite material has a high strength while reducing resin consumption and has great flexibility with respect to subsequent deformation. To achieve this, threads are used that include a plurality of individual filaments and a resin which can be crosslinked under an impact of at least one physical variable and/or one chemical substance. The resin is provided in non-crosslinked condition, but is essentially solvent-free, and holds the individual filaments in the threads together, wherein the individual filaments are arranged unidirectional to each other, and the threads form a composite by bonding together at contact surfaces of their respective external enveloping surfaces through resin bridges. The invention further relates to a fiber composite material including resin in a crosslinked state as well as a method for producing the fiber composite material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool (1) having a multiplicity of stationary tool spindles (3) that are optionally displaceable from a retracted rest position into an extended working position and are positioned at various positions in a frame-like stand (2) which defines and comprises a machining space, and having a workpiece manipulator (4) by way of which a workpiece support (5) is movable multi-axially in translation and preferably also in rotation. In order to create advantageous loading conditions, it is proposed that a loading door (8) is associated with at least one of the leg walls (7) defining the machining space (6), and that a. workpiece support holder (10), which is equipped with a coupling (11) for the workpiece support (5), is arranged on at least one, preferably on both, loading door leaf fronts (9).

Abstract: A crimper system having a slide frame with a base and a movable head slidably mounted on the slide frame, with a crimp zone opening defined between the base and head, including a dual compound leverage mechanism having two tension arms with lower ends pivotably attached to the base; two compression arms with lower ends pivotably attached to the movable head; and the upper end of each tension arm pivotably attached to the upper end of a corresponding one of the compression arms forming two elbow joints defining acute angles between each tension arm and its corresponding compression arm; a screw drive mechanism; and a stepped crimp-setting mechanism. Also provided is a tool, system and method for quick, easy removal, installation and storage of multiple-die, crimper die sets. The system includes a set of interconnected dies. The tool engages the connectors for pulling the die set out of a crimper.

Abstract: An exemplary method of installing misting fire suppression sprinklers into a building previously containing at least one other type of sprinkler includes installing at least one misting fire suppression sprinkler where it can introduce a fire suppression mist into a selected portion of the building. Fluid communication is established between the misting fire suppression sprinkler and a liquid supply conduit previously within the building that has been configured to supply fire suppression liquid to the other type of sprinkler. A gas supply conduit is installed within the building in fluid communication with the missing fire suppression sprinkler. The gas from the gas supply conduit and liquid from the liquid supply conduit allow the misting fire suppression sprinkler to selectively produce a fire suppression mist within the selected portion of the building.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a diagnostic device (8) for identifying a defect in an LED light string includes a probe (18) and a polarity selector switch (16). The LED light string includes a conductor provided within an insulation layer. The probe (18) is configured to penetrate the insulation layer and contact the conductor of an LED light string. The polarity selector switch (16) is electrically coupled to the probe (18) and configured to control the polarity of an electrical waveform provided to the probe (18).

Abstract: A method, process and apparatus for repairing and repainting vehicles and vehicle components, specifically auto body repair and vehicle body components. The method and process reduce vehicle painting preparation time and eliminate material and waste material in the repair and repainting process. The apparatus is directed a vehicle component support stand which simulates the mounting of the body components on a vehicle to reduce time and expenses in the component repair and replacement process.

Abstract: A compound optical assembly is constructed from a plurality of stacking elements for spacing, aligning, and retaining optical elements within the assembly. Stacking faces of the stacking elements are measured and low-order surface errors are extracted, represented by mathematical approximations having a primary angular frequency. The stacking elements including the optic holders are relatively oriented to promote complementarity between the low-order surface errors of mating stacking faces.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for using a calibration fixture adapted for use with a measurement instrument having a sample probe needle. The calibration fixture can be used for calibrating a maximum depth the sample probe needle will travel to for optimal aspiration of samples within the wells of one or more of multiple different microplates. The calibration fixture can include multiple cavities to calibrate the sample probe needle height for each of multiple different microplates. Each cavity has a cavity height that corresponds with a known depth of the wells disposed within each different microplate.

Abstract: Described is a hoisting apparatus comprising a temporary support that is adapted to be secured to a pair of vertically disposed, permanent threaded rods suspended from a ceiling. A pair of temporary threaded rods extends vertically downward from the temporary support. A permanent support that is desired to be lifted and secured in an elevated position is engaged with the pair of temporary rods, and a pair of lifting mechanisms is connected to the permanent support and engages with the temporary rods. The lifting mechanism is adapted to raise the permanent support along the length of the temporary rods, and as the permanent support is lifted, it comes into contact with the permanent rods. Once the desired height is reached, the permanent support can be secured to the permanent rods. The temporary support, the pair of temporary rods, and the lifting mechanisms can then be disassembled and removed.

Abstract: A portable outdoor cooking device assembly can include a structural support member, the structural support member including a plurality of components that are coupled together to form the structural support member. The example assembly can include an anchoring pin coupled to the structural support, and a cooking surface assembly, and a vertical adjustment mechanism coupled to the structural support member and the cooking surface assembly, the vertical adjustment mechanism allowing the spatial position of the cooking surface assembly to be vertically modified. The example assembly also includes a heat plate includes a concave space into which at least a portion of the cooking surface assembly is positioned, a motor coupled to the cooking surface assembly to spin the cooking surface assembly, and a power source connected to the motor to supply power to the motor.

Abstract: A blanket for tubular objects includes a sheet of flexible blanket material and two or more parallel spaced spring band ribs reinforcing the blanket material. Each spring band rib being arcuate in cross section with a convex surface and a concave surface. The arcuate cross section maintains each spring band rib in a normally straight position until the convex surface of the spring band rib is subjected to a force transverse to a length of the spring band rib triggering a spring action which causes the spring band rib to assume a circular orientation.

Abstract: An illustrative example device for use with a tree stand includes a beam that is configured to slide into engagement with a climbing stick. The beam supports at least one of a hoisting member or a gear support member. A hoisting member allows an individual to hoist a tree stand up into a tree with greater efficiency and stability. A gear support member provides a convenient place to situate hunting gear within reach when an individual is situated in a tree.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cleaning apparatus may include forming a plurality of apertures in an inner wall of a cleaning head having an annular steam chamber open at a lower edge and enclosing a vacuum chamber. The apertures may fluidly couple the annular steam chamber to the vacuum chamber. The method may include locating the plurality of apertures in vertically spaced relation to the lower edge of the cleaning head. The method may additionally include providing a steam nozzle fluidly coupled to the annular steam chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for mounting blown fiber tubes (20) includes a main housing (40) mountable to an end (32) of a flex tube (30), an outer ring (50) positioned at an end (42) of the main housing (40), and an inner ring (60) positioned adjacent to and within the outer ring (50) wherein the blown fiber tubes (20) are positioned about an outer periphery (62) of the inner ring (60). A trigger (70) pushes the inner ring (60) to compress the blown fiber tubes (20) between the inner ring (60) and the outer ring (50). The outer ring (500 and the inner ring (60) each include a plurality of spaced pockets (52, 68) each sized for receipt of a blown fiber tube (20). The trigger (70) includes a threaded member (80) which pushes the inner ring (60) outwardly. In one embodiment, portions (64) of the inner ring (60) separate during activation and press against the blown fiber tubes (20) to compress the blown fiber tubes (20) against the outer ring (50). A spring (496) may be added to push on the inner ring (60).

Abstract: An apparatus for optical coupling comprises a substrate, a first waveguide formed on the substrate and includes a grating structure directing light in a first direction, and a second waveguide formed on the first waveguide and including an angled portion directing the light in a second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: A riveting device for the riveting of components in an overlap joint, with an upper tool for driving a rivet into a rivet hole passing through the components, and with a lower tool as a dolly, which has a deforming section for purposes of plastically deforming the end of a rivet shaft driven through the rivet hole, wherein the riveting device has a magazine with a feed device for purposes of feeding a rivet into a shot passage of the upper tool, an actuator for purposes of accelerating the rivet introduced into the shot passage of the upper tool in the direction of the components, and an adjustment system for purposes of aligning the shot channel with the rivet hole. Also disclosed is a method for the riveting of components in an overlap joint.

Abstract: An installation tool for fastening a top plate to a roof support member and other structural connections is adapted to drive screws at a pre-established angle. The tool preferably includes a rotary driver assembly and a telescopic tube assembly. A guide assembly is mounted adjacent the outer end of the telescopic tube assembly. Locating structures function to properly precisely set the drive angle of the screw. A stabilizer prevents the screw from moving during the installation. The guide assembly is also configured to provide a marking for inspection purposes.

Abstract: A powder-metallurgical body and a method for producing such a body. The powder-metallurgical body is formed with a seating base for seating a sealing element to produce a seal with respect to fluids, such as liquids and/or gases. The body is redensified in a low-lying depth region of the seating base.

Abstract: A method comprises engaging hinge members on a first housing portion with hinge members on a second housing portion so that the first and second housing portions are pivotally engaged in an open position. The first housing portion includes a first cover securing a first server and a first bezel portion secured along a proximal end of the first housing portion, and the second housing portion includes a second cover securing a second server and a second bezel portion secured along a proximal end of the first housing portion. The method further comprises pivoting the first housing portion relative to the second housing portion about a pivot axis of the hinge members until the first and second housing portions are in a closed position forming a common housing with the first server facing the second server. The first and second housing portions are then latched in the closed position.

Abstract: A system and method for retrofitting manual price signs at or for highway service stations like gas stations. The present invention includes electronic LED price digits that can be replacement-inserted into slots in existing signs. In a first embodiment, digits are installed on existing sign rails after removing manual digits. In a second embodiment, digits can be installed directly inside the sign.