Abstract: An electrosurgical vessel sealing instrument having a first and a second opposing jaw member at a distal end thereof, wherein each jaw member includes a jaw housing, a seal plate having a tissue contacting surface and a side wall, and an insulating region disposed on the side wall of the seal plate. The instrument includes the ability to move the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue. The insulating region enables precision overmolding of the jaw housing to the seal plate, while advantageously reducing thermal spread and edge cutting during vessel sealing procedures.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a fused silica crucible, including manufacturing a plurality of carbon electrodes for melting a vitreous silica object to be melted by arc discharge by rubbing the surface of a carbon electrode of the electrodes with a vitreous silica of the same type as the vitreous silica object to be melted, by at least one of: inserting a front end of the carbon electrode into a storage tank storing powdered vitreous silica, by at least one of rotating and reciprocating in an axial direction the storage tank and the carbon electrode relative to each other; rubbing the surface of the carbon electrode by ejecting powdered vitreous silica from a nozzle onto the surface of the electrode; rubbing the surface of the electrode with a vitreous silica grinder; and rubbing the surface of the electrode against a rotating surface of a portion of a fused vitreous silica crucible.

Abstract: An earphone includes an earphone housing, a speaker positioned in the earphone, and an earphone cable connected to the speaker. The earphone housing has a first housing and a second housing. The first housing forms a first connecting surface, and the second housing forms a second connecting surface. The first connecting surface and the second connecting surface abut against each other and are ultrasonically fused together, in which excess plastic is formed and arranged along a fusing line. A method of manufacturing above-described earphone is also provided. The method also includes the forming of an excess plastic arranged along a fusing line formed between the first housing and the second housing made during ultrasonic fusion, the removing of excess plastic of the earphone phone by a cutter, and the grinding of the earphone housing by a grinding device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of a soft magnetic core for generators and generator with a core of this type. To produce a core, a plurality of magnetically activated and/or magnetically activatable textured laminations is produced from a CoFeV alloy. This plurality of laminations is then stacked to form a core assembly. Then the core assembly, if consisting of magnetically activatable laminations, is magnetically activated. Finally, the magnetically activated core assembly is eroded to produce a soft magnetic core. A core of this type is suitable for a generator with a stator and a rotor for high-speed aviation turbines, the laminations in the core assembly being oriented in different texture directions relative to one another.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a stator core includes: a punching step in which magnetic segments are punched out of an electromagnetic steel sheet that is coated with an organic insulating coating; a laminating step in which a laminated body is formed by laminating a predetermined number of the punched magnetic segments; a first preheating step in which a welding position on a wall surface of the laminated body is heated locally from a first end to a second end in a direction of lamination to decompose an organic component in the insulating coating thermally at the welding position; and a first welding step in which the welding position at which the organic component in the insulating coating is decomposed thermally is welded from the first end to the second end in the direction of lamination to interconnect and integrate the laminated magnetic segments.

Abstract: A flat commutator having a support body, carbon segments, and conductor segments. The support body is formed on a carbon ring disk, which is later separated into carbon segments that are insulated from one another, the support body sitting against the carbon ring disk radially outward, radially inward, and against the end face of the carbon ring disk, the end face lying opposite the brush contact surface. The conductor segments are subsequently applied individually such that a contact pin of each segment penetrates a cavity that extends from the support body surface lying opposite the brush contact surface to the surface of the segments or of the carbon ring disks, the surface lying opposite the brush contact surface; and the free end of the contact pin contacts the surface of the segments or of the carbon ring disk, the surface lying opposite the brush contact surface.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for interconnection with a coaxial cable with a solid outer conductor by friction welding is provided with a monolithic connector body with a bore dimensioned for an interference fit with an outer diameter of the outer conductor. A friction groove may be formed around the leading end of the outer conductor by application of a friction weld support against the inner diameter and leading end of the outer conductor. The friction groove may include a material chamber formed between a radial friction protrusion of the bore and a bottom of the friction groove. The friction weld support may be provided with ceramic surfaces contacting the outer conductor, a stop shoulder dimensioned to abut a cable end of the bore and/or an elastic insert seated within an inner conductor bore.

Abstract: A wire stop assembly is provided for a terminal crimping machine that crimps a terminal to a wire. The terminal crimping machine includes a crimping zone. The wire stop assembly includes a wire stop member having a stop surface configured to engage the wire to limit an amount of travel of the wire in the crimping zone. The wire stop member is movable relative to the crimping zone in a floating direction. A biasing mechanism is configured to exert a biasing force on the wire stop. The biasing force provides a resistance to the movement of the wire stop member in the floating direction.

Abstract: In one preferred aspects, methods are provided to produce a three-dimensional feature, comprising: (a) providing a nano-manipulator device; (b) positioning an article with the nano-manipulator device; and (c) manipulating the article to produce the three-dimensional feature. The invention relates to production of nanoscale systems that can be tailored with specific physical and/or electrical characteristics or need to have these characteristics modified. Methods and apparatus are presented that can construct three-dimensional nanostructures and can also modify existing nanostructures in three dimensions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pendulous accelerometer including a pendulous electrode formed in a substrate, at least one counter electrode, and an encapsulation cover. The at least one counter electrode is formed under the cover, and spacers are positioned between the cover and the substrate.

Abstract: An electrode structure 100 on which a solder bump is placed includes an electrode pattern 50 made of an electrode-constituting material selected from the group consisting of Cu, Al, Cr, and Ti, a Ni layer 52 formed on a part of the electrode pattern 50, a Pd layer 54 formed on at least a part of a region other than the part of the electrode pattern 50, and an Au layer 56 formed on the Ni layer 52 and the Pd layer 54.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit board having a light source for illumination purposes, having at least one LED electrically conductively connected to conductors of the circuit board, and the light thereof being converted into directed light by means of at least one mirror disposed on the circuit board, characterized in that the mirror is designed as a reflective coating printed onto the circuit board.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a circuit board, at least one pad formed on the circuit board, and at least one connection line. Each of the at least one connection line includes a connection end connected to a respective one of the at least one pad and has the same resistance value as the respective pad.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chip support board structure which includes the steps of forming a metal substrate structure, forming a photo resist pattern, etching the metal substrate structure to form a paddle, removing the photo resist pattern, pressing an insulation layer against the paddle, polishing the insulation layer, forming a circuit layer and forming a solder resist is disclosed. The metal substrate structure is formed by sandwiching a block layer with two metal substrate layers, multilayer. The metal substrate structure is etched under control to an effective depth such that each paddle thus formed has the same shape and depth. Therefore, the method of the present invention can be widely applied to the general mass production processes to effectively solve the problems in the prior arts due to depth differences, such offset, position mismatch and peeling off in the chip support board.

Abstract: A method of making a lead for a stimulation device includes forming at least one pre-electrode in the shape of a ring, the at least one pre-electrode comprises at least two thin-walled portions separated by at least two thick-walled portions; disposing the at least one pre-electrode near a distal end of a lead body; joining at least one conductor to each thick-walled portion of the at least one pre-electrode; and grinding the lead body and the at least one pre-electrode to remove the thin-walled portions of the at least one pre-electrode to form segmented electrodes from the thick-walled portions of the at least one pre-electrode.

Abstract: A coaxial connector in combination with a coaxial cable is provided with an inner conductor supported coaxial within an outer conductor, a polymer jacket surrounding the outer conductor. A unitary connector body with a bore is provided with an overbody surrounding an outer diameter of the connector body. The outer conductor is inserted within the bore. A molecular bond is formed between the outer conductor and the connector body and between the jacket and the overbody. An inner conductor end cap may also be provided coupled to the end of the inner conductor via a molecular bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for winding wires of electrical connector, which includes adopting a unique process to wind wires around a ring body, wherein first and second wire groups each including four different color wires are respectively wound around upper and lower half portions of the ring body and respectively forming first and second input terminal wires and first and second output terminal wires. The first and second input terminal wires are twisted with corresponding ones to thereby achieve reduction of reluctance and better application to high frequency signals.

Abstract: A gas turbine nozzle can be refurbished to reduce downstream deflection. The outer shroud of the gas turbine nozzle is held in a fixture, and then the nozzle is heated. The heated nozzle is then reshaped by a force exerted upon the inner shroud of the gas turbine, reducing the downstream deflection of the nozzle. After the deformation of the nozzle, an aft hook of the nozzle that has been adjusted by previous refurbishment efforts can be rebuilt to remove the previous adjustments.

Abstract: A method for forming a slot in a rotor disk includes a finishing step using a tool rotating at angle off normal in direction opposite a direction that the tool is driven through the slot. A finish profile is obtained in part by removing material from a bottom surface with a tool rotating about an axis off normal.

Abstract: Apparatus useful for connecting a drain pan overflow sensor to the evaporator assembly of a ductless mini-split HVAC system includes at least one carrier extending upwardly from the overflow sensor and at least one connector releasably engageable with the carrier and at least one fin and/or evaporator coil tube of the evaporator assembly.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a mounting substrate forming an ink inlet in a first layer of a first dielectric; forming contact pads on a second layer of a second dielectric; forming a slot through the second layer; forming a window through a third layer of a third dielectric; aligning and laminating the second layer to the first layer such that the ink inlet is aligned with the slot; and aligning and laminating the third layer to the second layer so the contact pads and the slot are exposed through the window; providing a printhead die having: a drop mechanism for ejecting drops; a chamber to contain ink; and adhesively bonding the printhead die to the second layer so that the printhead die is disposed within the window and an inlet feed opening of the printhead die is aligned with the slot through the second layer.

Abstract: The invention describes a device (1) for calibrating a sintered molded part (2) with an angular toothing (3) by means of a calibrating tool (4), comprising a lower punch (15) for mounting the sintered molded part (2) with a lower punch external toothing (23), a vertically movable and axially rotatably mounted upper punch (8) with an upper punch external toothing (21), as well as an axially rotatably mounted die (14) with a die internal toothing (24). The lower punch (15) is mounted to be moveable only in vertical direction.

Abstract: A method for assembling or disassembling spokes of a tubeless wheel includes following steps: selecting a rim, assembling an adaptor onto an assembling tool, assembling the adaptor to the position hole, assembling a spoke, assembling the spoke to the adaptor and disassembling the assembling tool from the adaptor. Therefore, a user can assemble or disassemble the spokes easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A method for producing a roller used for manufacturing a retarder film is provided. The method includes providing the roller having a roller surface; providing an embossing tool having an embossing end and embossing the roller surface with the embossing tool. The embossing end has a plurality of first microgroove structures and second microgroove structures. The first and second micro-groove structures are both parallel structures. Each one of the first microgroove structures is symmetric to each one of the second microgroove structures with respect to a symmetry line. An included angle of the symmetry line between each first micro-groove structure and that between each second micro-groove structure are 45±8 degrees.

Abstract: A door inner panel as automobile parts is manufactured from a tailor welded blank formed from a different thickness steel sheet by means of different thickness connection for connecting different kind steel sheets having different sheet thicknesses. In the tailor welded blank, a weld line of the tailor welded blank includes linear weld line portions and a curved weld line portion through which the linear weld lines are connected.

Abstract: A method of extruding a component includes: creating a first design of a component, wherein in the first design the component comprises a member and is configured for an implementation; adding at least one radial fin to the member in the first design, the member and the radial fins being a second design of the component; extruding a piece that conforms to the second design and has at least one extruded radial fin; and altering the extruded radial fin on the extruded piece, the alteration adding or enhancing a structural property of the component in the implementation.

Abstract: A method of final assembly for constructing homes from substantially planar floor and wall sections. The method includes assembling a house from floor and wall sections in a final-assembly section of a final assembly facility. The final-assembly section is at an intersection of a crane section that is adjacent to a final assembly line. The crane section has at least one roof assembly area used for assembling the roof. The final assembly line further has a plurality of additional stations within the final-assembly section that are in-line with the at least one station. The method also includes lifting a roof assembled in the roof assembly area onto the house, and further finishing the house at each of the plurality of additional stations.

Abstract: A protective riser guide for scissors is provided in the present disclosure. In certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is integrally formed with an arm of a pair of scissors. In other embodiments, the protective riser guide is removably attached to the exterior surface of a scissor arm. Preferably, the protective riser guide is in the shape of an arc extending away from the interior surface of the arm if the guide is integrally formed with the arm, or from the exterior surface if the guide is removably attached to the exterior surface. Due to the shape and position of the protective riser guide on the arm of a pair of scissors in certain embodiments, the protective riser guide is ergonomic and increases the safety of the operator of the scissors without interfering with the operator's cutting techniques.

Abstract: A rotating blade assembly provides a multiplicity of rotating blades for shaving. The rotating blades engage a surface, and create a multiplier effect for an enhanced shave. Multiple rotating blades minimize contact between each blade and the skin to extend the life of the blades, and also funnel hair and shaving cream away from the surface. A pair of gear assemblies inside the blade housing rotatably engages to provide smooth rotation for the blades. Openings in the blade housing create a space for the blades to extend out of, an opening for water to pass through during cleaning and usage, and an opening for the hair and shaving cream to pass through. A shaft locks the gear assembly to prevent rotation for more precise shaving of side burns, mustaches, and goatees. A hollow handle with an opening at the end allows residue to pass through during cleaning and usage.

Abstract: Measuring device for determining a leg length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings, comprising a base plate with a foot-receiving surface and, arranged vertically thereon, a measurement board, wherein the measurement board (6), which can be mounted releasably on the base plate (2), is composed of a plurality of releasably connectable board sections (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d).

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a medium processing device which carries out a plurality of processes, such as plotting and cutting, on a medium, such as paper, wherein there is no need to attach and detach units which carry out the plurality of processes, thus simplifying the structure of the device. A medium processing device, which carries out two kinds of processes on paper with a pen and a cutter, includes a carriage including a pen holder which holds the pen, a cutter holder which holds the cutter, and a changeover unit which, in a condition in which the pen holder is holding the pen and the cutter holder is holding the cutter, reduces and increases the distance between one of the pen and cutter and the paper in comparison with the distance between the other and the paper.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating the direction of Mecca on a wall or corner of a room includes the step of using a compass and directional cards to determine the actual direction of Mecca from a specific location. A second step includes providing a three-dimensional support member defining a pair of parallel generally horizontal planar surfaces with a quadrilateral cross sectional shape including a pair of 90° angles and an obtuse angle of about 120° and an acute angle of about 60°. In addition, an apparatus includes means for attaching the support member to a wall or corner of a room so that an outer surface of said support member is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the direction toward Mecca and providing an arrow and fixing said arrow pointing in the direction of Mecca on an underside of one of the parallel surfaces.

Abstract: A footer square apparatus for squaring a building foundation may include a footer square body, a first guide line, a second guide line, and a post receiving opening. The first guide line may be disposed on the footer square body and have a length that is substantially straight. The second guide line may be disposed on the footer square body and have a length that is substantially straight. The post receiving opening may be disposed through the footer square body and may receive a post. The length of the first guide line may be substantially perpendicular to the length of the second guide line. The post receiving opening may be located at the intersection of the first guide line and the second guide line.

Abstract: The propeller blade seal positioning gauge provides for precisely marking the position(s) of the circumferential seal(s) about the blade shank of a controllable pitch propeller prior to propeller reassembly. The gauge includes an elongate arm having a stop extending from one end normal thereto. The distal portion of the arm is inwardly offset toward the spanwise axis of the blade to place the distal portion of the arm adjacent the blade shank. One or more marker notches are formed in either or both edges of the arm, their locations being precisely determined according to the specific propeller type. The stop is placed upon the butt of the blade and the tip of an appropriate marker is placed in the appropriate notch of the gauge. The device is then rotated about the blade shank to mark a circumferential ring about the shank to indicate the precise position of the seal.

Abstract: An apparatus and its method of use with a conventional tape measure confirms right angles of the corners of a rectangular structure. The apparatus is a two-part tool including a tape measure tab part and a tape measure tape part. The tab part secures a tape measure tab at one corner of the rectangular structure as the tape measure tape is pulled from the tape measure housing diagonally across the structure. The tape part of the apparatus is secured to the diagonally opposite corner of the structure and is used to check the diagonal distance measurement of the tape across the structure. The process is then again performed between the other diagonally opposite corners of the structure to obtain a diagonal distance measurement across the other corners to determine if the two diagonal measurements match and confirm the right angles of the rectangular structure.

Abstract: A detachable, flexible shoe protector is disclosed cover for protecting shoes against inclement weather conditions and for protecting carpet and indoor flooring from dirt carried in on shoes used outdoors. In various embodiments, the shoe protectors may be fabricated from transparent or translucent polymers such that the aesthetic appearance of the underlying shoe is still visible. The rigidity and/or thickness of the shoe protector vary from one embodiment to another depending upon the intended use of that embodiment. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise tread to minimize slipping between the shoe protector and an underlying floor or subgrade. Various embodiments of the shoe protector comprise a forward lip and/or an aft cantilevered tab to facilitate ease of use. The shoe cover has a front portion, a rear portion and a sole portion.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may have material layers and a plurality of strand segments. The material layers are located adjacent to each other and in an overlapping configuration; and the material layers are located in a lace region and a lower region of the upper. The strand segments extend from the lace region to the lower region. The strand segments may be located and secured between the material layers in the lace region and the lower region. The strand segments may form both an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The material layers may define an opening between the lace region and the lower region; and the strand segments extend across the opening.

Abstract: A shoe having an improved upper, and method of manufacture are presented herein. The upper is generally comprised of a plurality of non-stretch panels interlinked with at least one stretchable expansion joint. The stretchable expansion joint provides relative movement between the plurality of non-stretch panels such that the upper mimics the relative movement between the bone structures of a wearer's foot.

Abstract: A motor grader includes a tracking system indicating the location of the motor grader relative to a desired snow plowing path. The tracking system may also indicate the location of prerecorded obstacles along the desired snow plowing path.

Abstract: A material box can telescope between larger and smaller widths to accommodate legal requirements of traveling down the road, making traveling between job sites easier and safer than conventional, unadjustable material boxes. The material box can be used in a wide configuration to plow a wider area, such as empty parking lots, cutting down work time. When cars are present, the material box can be made narrow to accommodate for the vehicles while still being an effective material moving device.

Abstract: A machine includes a base, a main housing that is freely rotatable and supported on the base. The main housing includes a generally horizontal surface. The machine also includes a drum mounted on said main housing, a boom extending from said main housing, a bucket operatively connected to and supported by the boom, a wire rope extending between the drum and the bucket for movement of the bucket, a fairlead disposed on the main housing along a path of the wire rope. The wire rope passes through the fairlead between the drum and the bucket. A dynamic dampening mechanism is disposed on the fairlead, the dynamic dampening mechanism including a dampening fluid having a variable viscosity in response to an electrical current applied thereto.

Abstract: A rope guide that includes an arm, a rope-contacting element, and a spring damper. The rope guide is pivotably coupled to the boom of a mining shovel. The combination of the arm, spring damper, and rope-contacting element maintains a nominal tension in the rope, thereby reducing the likelihood of wear and fatigue on the rope.

Abstract: The invention relates to an attachment (14), in particular for construction equipment, comprising a frame (16) that can be attached via a coupling unit (21) to an implement (10) or an equipment carrier (12) of an implement (10); a tool (18) having two tool parts (22, 23); a joint (26) that is provided on the frame (16) and has a pin (28) on which the tool parts (22, 23) of the tool (18) can be pivotably mounted relative to one another; and a tool drive (20) attached to the frame (16) for moving at least one of the tool parts (22, 23) relative to the frame (16). Furthermore, the tool drive (20) is connected to the frame (16) via at least one first link device (34), and is connected to the tool parts (22, 23) via at least one second link device (36).

Abstract: An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card.

Abstract: Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound and/or other special effects. The greeting cards may include various switch mechanisms that may be located and accessed through various locations on the foam greeting card body.

Abstract: Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A multi-image license plate assembly having a series of horizontally disposed rotating display members operably controlled by a rotational drive mechanism. The drive mechanism can be a series of gears, pulleys, belts, chains, a worm gear assembly, or other means. The horizontally disposed rotating display members rotated about a horizontal axis. The rotating display members preferably have three image surfaces. An image is segmented, with each segment applied to a respective image surface of each of the display members, such that when the image surfaces are aligned, the complete image is displayed. The image can be applied directly to the rotating member or applied to an insert. An adapter mount is provided for fastening the multi-image license plate assembly to a vehicle.

Abstract: A physically-discrete sign component comprises an internally-electrically-illuminated alphabetic character having a front-facing profile and at least one connecting bar disposed at least substantially horizontally with respect to the front-facing profile of the alphabetic character and at least partially within the front-facing profile of that alphabetic character. By one approach the physically-discrete sign component includes two of the connecting bars. If desired, these two connecting bars are disposed at least substantially parallel to one another. By one approach, a first one of the connecting bars extends partially, but not wholly, above an upper periphery of the aforementioned front-facing profile while the second connecting bar extends partially, but not wholly, below a lower periphery of the front-facing profile. The connecting bars can include a connecting-bar interface configured to physically and electrically interconnect to an adjacent sign component.

Abstract: A portable traffic sign and safety stand suitable for use directing traffic under changing conditions. The traffic sign may be rotated in the safety stand to change traffic direction to drivers. The safety stand may include safety features such as lighted signs on the sides. In addition, the safety stand is of suitable height for use for stretching, and may have amenities such as cup holders, storage compartments, hand-held radio holders, and hand-held sign holders.