Abstract: A method for electrically connecting a strand of an electrical conductor to a contact element, The strand includes a plurality of single wires. The method includes dividing the strand into at least a first part including a first group of the single wires and a second part including a second group of the single wires, welding the first group of the single wires to a first contact surface of the contact element, and welding the second group of the single wires to the first group of the single wires or to a second contact surface of the contact element, the second contact surface being opposite to the first contact surface.

Abstract: A communication connector including a plurality of conductors each having a plug contact region and an opposing cable conductor termination region. The plurality of conductors are arranged in respective communication pairs. The communication connector includes a coupling zone between a first conductor of a first communication pair and a second conductor of a second communication pair. The coupling zone has at least one first conductive finger connected to the first conductor and at least one second conductive finger connected to the second conductor, each of the first conductive fingers are adjacent to at least one of the second conductive fingers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for the determination of a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid, to an apparatus that includes the electrochemical sensor, and to a use of the electrochemical sensor, and finally to a method for producing it. The electrochemical sensor has an isolation element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes comprise at least one working electrode and at least one further electrode, in particular at least one counter electrode and/or at least one reference electrode. The at least two electrodes run parallel to one another and form an electrochemical measuring cell of the electrochemical sensor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrically conductive pin connection, including a first electrically conductive contact component which has a first hole, a second electrically conductive contact component which is in contact with the first electrically conductive contact component and which has a second hole, a connecting pin which has a pin head and which is guided through the first and second holes for connecting the first electrically conductive contact component and the second electrically conductive contact component, and a plurality of electrically conductive wires which are arranged in the holes between the edges of the holes and the connecting pin, wherein the electrically conductive wires are bent in such a way that they are clamped between the pin head of the connecting pin and the first electrically conductive contact component.

Abstract: A shield located within an implantable medical lead may be terminated in various ways at a metal connector. The shield may be terminated by various joints including butt, scarf, lap, or other joints between insulation layers surrounding the lead and an insulation extension. The shield may terminate with a physical and electrical connection to a single metal connector. The shield may terminate with a physical and electrical connection by passing between an overlapping pair of inner and outer metal connectors. The metal connectors may include features such as teeth or threads that penetrate the insulation layers of the lead. The shield may terminate with a physical and electrical connection by exiting a jacket of a lead adjacent to a metal connector and lapping onto the metal connector.

Abstract: The machine for cracking a connecting rod comprises an electro press with an electric motor (400) for actuating an expandable element. The electro press comprises a first actuator part (410) and a second actuator part (430) arranged so that when the first actuator part is driven by the electric motor (400) from a first position to a second position, (a) the first actuator part (410) is first driven by the electric motor (400) from said first position (FIG. 12A) to an intermediate position (FIG. 12B), without displacing the second actuator part (430), and (b) subsequently the first actuator part (410) is further driven by the electric motor (400) from said intermediate position (FIG. 12B) to said second position (FIG. 12C), displacing the second actuator part from a non-expanding position to an expanding position.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an insertion-type connector having at least two mutually electrically insulated conductor contacts with the conductor contacts cut from a metal sheet in such a way that they are connected together via a connecting part of the metal sheet, the conductor contacts being partly embedded in an electrically insulating material to form an electrically insulating housing which fixes the conductor contacts relative to one another, and the connecting part then separated off.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a cylinder block provided with cylinder bores, the cylinder block is held by a clamp device, stress is generated in the cylinder block by a holding force of the clamp device to duplicate deformations of the cylinder bores after assembling hearing caps thereon, boring is carried out with the cylinder bores deformed in a condition where the stress is generated, and a thermally sprayed coating is formed, after the boring, on each inner surfaces of the cylinder bores deformed in the condition where the stress is generated. According to the method for manufacturing a cylinder block, superior cylindricity, after assembling the bearing caps, of the cylinder bores on each of which the thermally sprayed coating is formed can be brought, and workability degradation of finishing works (honing) for each inner surface of the cylinder bores (thermally sprayed coatings) can be restricted.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a base and a plurality of heat dissipating fins. Each of the heat dissipating fins includes a heat dissipating portion, a fixing portion and an overflow-proof structure. The fixing portion is fixed in the base. The overflow-proof structure is connected between the heat dissipating portion and the fixing portion. A width of the overflow-proof structure is larger than a width of the heat dissipating portion and larger than a width of the fixing portion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flat heat pipe with sectional differences includes following steps. First, form a plurality of grooves on an inner wall of a pipe body having one outer diameter. Subsequently, form a plurality of tubular sectional difference portions having various outer diameters on the pipe body. Then, degass an interior of the pipe body into vacuum and seal both ends thereof. Finally, press the respective sectional difference portions of the pipe body into flat.

Abstract: In this manufacturing method, when a plurality of planetary shaft main bodies are arranged at even intervals around a sun shaft main body, a state in which a sun threaded section is engaged with each of planetary threaded sections is referred to as a regular assembled state, and an assembly formed by a combination of the sun shaft main body and the planetary shaft main body in the regular assembled state is referred to as a first assembly. The first assembly is assembled in a state in which the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body is in correspondence with the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body in the regular assembled state.

Abstract: A hand-strung jewelry construction board. A plurality of holes is drilled into the board. One or more pins are inserted into the holes. Also, one or more clamps are inserted into the holes. A jewelry string is looped around the pins and clamped in position by the clamps. In a preferred embodiment, second and third strings are wrapped around the jewelry string adjacent the pins at each end of the jewelry string. The second and third wrapped strings are glued into place. When the jewelry string is removed from the jewelry construction board, permanent loops are formed into the jewelry string.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a distillation column in a remote location away from a permanent manufacturing facility is provided. In one embodiment, the method can include the steps of: forming a plurality of column sections each having a diameter D, each column section comprising a plurality of courses that have been horizontally welded together, wherein each course is comprised of two or more partial shells that have been vertically welded together, wherein each of the two or more partial shells was created by vertically rolling a rectangular plate having a length of at least ( 1 N ? ? · D ) , wherein N is the number of partial shells used to form the course; installing a distributor and packing in each column section to form a plurality of packed column sections; and stacking the plurality of packed column sections to form a column.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to bearing assemblies configured to effectively provide heat distribution from and/or heat dissipation for bearing element, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly includes a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed about an axis. Each superhard bearing element of the plurality of superhard bearing elements has a superhard material including a superhard surface. Additionally, a support ring structure that includes a support ring that supports the plurality of superhard bearing elements and a thermally-conductive structure in thermal communication with the superhard table of each of the plurality of superhard bearing elements. The thermally-conductive structure has a higher thermal conductivity than the support ring of the support ring structure.

Abstract: A hair cutting device (10) is provided comprising a cutter unit (11), a skin stretcher (12) and slit adapting means. The cutter unit (11) comprises a skin-contact surface for dragging over a skin surface (21) in a shaving direction (55), a front surface arranged in front of the skin-contact surface in the shaving direction (55), and a laser beam exit window arranged in the front surface for allowing a hair cutting laser beam (13) to cut a hair (22) near the skin surface (21) in front of the front surface. The skin stretcher (12) is positioned in front of the cutter unit (11), according to the shaving direction (55), and comprises a stretcher surface for dragging over the skin surface (21) together with the skin-contact surface, such that a skin dome (23) is formed by the skin surface (21) in a slit between the skin stretcher (12) and the cutter unit (11). The slit adapting means are provided for adapting at least one dimension (51, 52, 54) of the slit for controlling a shape of the skin dome (23).

Abstract: A device for removing an insulation jacket from a wire core of an insulated wire or cable is provided for encouraging recycling. The device employs cutting blades engaged to a first roller to cut a slice along the length of an inserted insulated wire or cable. A frictional engagement between the distal edge of the blade and an opposing recess surface provides for translation of the length of wire through the device during rotation of one or both of the blade and recess surface. Translational movement of the blades and a biasing force can enhance the frictional engagement and provide a distance of travel to prevent cutting of the insulated wire or cable.

Abstract: A knife with a rotating implement is disclosed. In some embodiments, the knife has a blade with a tang and a knife edge, a handle having a first cavity to receive the tang of the blade and a second cavity to receive a rotating implement, the handle further having a pivot to receive a rotating implement; and a rotating implement connected to the pivot, the rotating implement having a sheath cover to cover the knife edge when the rotating implement is pivoted to an extended position, wherein the rotating implement is stowed in the second cavity in the handle when a stowed position.

Abstract: A knife with an asymmetric slip joint is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting tool (10) having a handle (11) and at least one first blade (15) that comprises at least one cutting edge (13a, 13b). The special feature is that the cutting tool (10) additionally comprises at least one scraping edge (14) by means of which a scraping operation can be carried out.

Abstract: An exchange mechanism for a knife is disclosed. In some embodiments, a knife having a blade exchange mechanism includes a blade having a cutting edge and a blade tang, wherein the blade tang has an opening defining a hole to receive a pin, and a handle having an opening to receive the blade tang, the handle having a spring loaded bar coupled to the handle on a pivot, the spring loaded bar having a pin to be received in the tang opening defining a hole to exchangeably lock the blade in the handle.

Abstract: An oscillating cutting blade has a body with an attachment mechanism to couple the oscillating cutting blade with an oscillating tool. The attachment mechanism enables rotation of the body on the oscillating tool. A first cutting surface on the body cuts a workpiece in a pulling direction. A second cutting surface on the body cuts the workpiece in a pushing direction.

Abstract: A chainsaw having improved cutting workability is provided. A chainsaw is used to cut an object to be worked by a saw chain. A chainsaw main body is provided with an electric motor and a sprocket, and a guide bar around which the saw chain is wound is provided on the chainsaw main body. The guide bar is attached to the chainsaw main body by a screw member serving as an attaching member. A load sensor detects whether or not the guide bar is attached to the chainsaw main body. Rotation of the saw chain is prohibited based upon a signal from the load sensor when the guide bar is not attached to the chainsaw main body.

Abstract: A hydrostatic level-measuring system and related apparatus and method for measuring with precision, a level normal to gravitation of a physical surface, comprising: a plurality of N water-holding cups containing water and fluidically interconnected with one another and resting upon the physical surface, where N is greater than or equal to 2; each of the water-holding cups of comprising a cup height hn thereof from a bottom to a top of the cup which cup height hn is known a priori within acceptable measurement errors; and a micrometer system for measuring on an absolute or relative scale, a distance dn between the top of each the cup and the top surface of the water wherein a meniscus visible to a user is formed when the contact occurs and the meniscus is used to guide the measurement precision.

Abstract: A method for providing uniform flood exposure of LED light onto large area substrates is disclosed herein. The substrates can be up to several square meters in surface area. A method for providing uniform cooling of the LEDs within the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A clothes dryer includes a cavity adapted to receive at least one item of clothing, at least one RF feed which feeds RF energy into the cavity, and a spectral imaging module adapted to provide a spectral image comprising input efficiency to the cavity as a function of frequency. A controller controls one or more characteristics of the RF energy to heat a liquid within and/or on fibers of the at least one item of clothing, in which the controller reduces amounts of energy directed to problem areas in the spectral image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for moisture determination and control using real time measurement of the moisture content of the material being processed. The present invention also provides a device that is used for moisture determination and control based on real time measurement of moisture content of a material being processed. The present invention is particularly suitable for controlling the moisture content of a material in a drying process, such as in a drying hopper, where the material moisture content is measured at an inlet and an outlet of the drying process. The drying process is further controlled by anticipating the drying load by measuring the moisture content of the incoming material to be dried.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for heat-treating water-absorbing polymeric particles at a temperature equal to or above 150° C. in a fluidized bed dryer at a fast heat-up rate, the use of a fluidized bed dryer for heat-treating water-absorbing polymeric particles in continuous or batch mode as well as to the heat-treated polymeric particles obtained by the method of the present invention.

Abstract: An appliance for drying laundry (100) including a drying-air moisture-condensing system comprising a heat pump system (215,220,225) with a variable-output compressor (210), and at least one drying air variable-speed fan (250) for promoting the recirculation of the drying air, the appliance being adapted to perform at least one laundry drying cycle in: at least a first drying mode wherein the compressor is driven to a first compressor mode having a compressor power consumption course and/or a compressor rotational speed course and/or a frequency course of the supply current/voltage of the compressor motor and the fan is driven to a first fan mode having a speed course, and at least a second drying mode wherein the compressor is driven to a second compressor mode comprising a compressor power consumption course and/or a compressor rotational speed course and/or a frequency course of the supply current/voltage of the compressor motor and the fan is driven to a second fan mode having a speed course, wherein for a

Abstract: A hair dryer (10) has a hand-held housing comprising an air inlet (12), an air outlet (14), a motor (1) between said air inlet (12) and said air outlet (14) to draw air in from said air inlet (12) and drive air out from said air outlet (14). A heating element (17) is located in said air flow between said air inlet (12) and said air outlet (14). The hair dryer (10) further comprises a filter on said air inlet (12). The filter comprises a metal filter plate (20) bearing a plurality of holes, wherein at least some of said holes have a maximum lateral dimension of less than 1.5 mm and wherein vertical walls of said holes through a thickness of said filter plate are substantially straight or at least partially concave.

Abstract: A dual tumble dryer unit that includes a housing that defines an interior, a divider that extends between first and second side walls and divides the interior into first and second sections, and first and second dryer assemblies that are positioned in the first and second sections. The first and second dryer assemblies each include a basket positioned to rotate about a horizontal axis, and a blower disposed positioned to blow air on the basket. A first drying path is defined between a first entry opening defined in the first side wall, the first basket and a first exit opening defined in the second side wall, and a second drying path is defined between a second entry opening defined in the first side wall, the second basket and a second exit opening defined in the second side wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates footwear inserts for protection of interior portions from wear. In one aspect, the present invention provides an insert for footwear. The insert includes a resilient member formed of woven synthetic fibers, the resilient member including a first portion and a second portion. The resilient member defines one or more notches between the first portion and the second portion. The insert further includes an adhesive disposed over a surface of the resilient member.

Abstract: Methods and systems relating to an ankle and foot support system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a covering having a cable tightening mechanism may be associated with a cable that is slidably engaged with the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may be slidably engaged with a tube guide that is attached to the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may form an exposed loop that associates with a loop receiving member. In some embodiments, the loop receiving member may be attached to the cover.

Abstract: Methods and systems relating to an ankle and foot support system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a covering having a cable tightening mechanism may be associated with a cable that is slidably engaged with the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may be slidably engaged with a tube guide that is attached to the cover. In some embodiments, the cable may form an exposed loop that associates with a loop receiving member. In some embodiments, the loop receiving member may be attached to the cover.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a size-adjustable system capable of adjusting the size of the artifice of footwear is provided. The size-adjustable system comprises three sets of removable inserts. The inserts engage the article of footwear in the heel region of the upper to provide both space-filling in the heel region as well as stabilization of the foot. When each set of sizing inserts are disposed within the article of footwear, the size of the foot the article of footwear is capable of receiving is different. By providing a size-adjustable system, the article of footwear is capable of receiving multiple foot sizes, such as that of a growing child.

Abstract: A footwear system. A shoe sole with a sock fastener is cooperatively engaged with a sock and a shoe sole fastener. A strap is attached to the interior of the sock to adjust the sock for a tighter or looser fit.

Abstract: A shoe or other footwear, including a footwear or orthotic sole, including a sole section with an outer bladder having a uppermost surface curved concavely in a U-shape relative to an intended wearer's foot location in the device, as viewed upright and unloaded in a frontal plane. The outer bladder forms a component of the sole section. An inner bladder includes a gas located inside and is substantially surrounded on at least the top, bottom and sides by the outer bladder. The outer bladder and inner bladder are separated by an internal sipe. The sipe is formed by an inner surface of the outer bladder and an outer surface of the inner bladder. An attachment is provided between the surfaces of the sipe and located in an upper, central portion of the sipe between sidemost extents of the outer surface of the inner bladder, viewed in a frontal plane cross-section.

Abstract: An improved cleat design is provided for article of footwear. At least one cleat is arranged on a bottom surface of the outsole, such that the cleat is disposed partially within the outsole and extends substantially perpendicular from the bottom surface of the outsole. The cleat includes an aperture such that a portion of the outsole extends through the aperture in a direction substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the outsole to retain the at least one cleat in a desired position relative to the outsole.

Abstract: Boots having an appearance indicative of a particular style or construction can be constructed with portions of the boot that have an appearance and characteristics directed toward functionality other than appearance or style. Portions of a boot that are not generally visible when worn, for example, with pants or coveralls, include the shaft or chimney of the upper portion of the boot. The shaft of such boots can be constructed of materials that are generally waterproof or fluid-resistant, making the boot easier to clean and mitigating against dirt, mud, or other soiling factors from adhering to such portions of the boot. In combination with a generally visible portion of the boot, such as the vamp and toe box, having an indicative appearance, such boots allow for a wearer to both present footwear having a particular style and fluid-resistant or waterproof characteristics.

Abstract: An improved cleat design is provided for article of footwear. At least one cleat is arranged on a bottom surface of the outsole, such that the cleat is disposed partially within the outsole and extends substantially perpendicular from the bottom surface of the outsole. The cleat is defined as a unitary member having two planar surface angled at a junction toward each other. The cleat further includes an aperture formed therein and extending across the junction as well as a bridge extending between the two planar surfaces and substantially spanning the aperture, where a portion of the outsole encases the bridge and extends through the aperture in a direction substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the outsole to retain the cleat in a desired position relative to the outsole.

Abstract: A detachable sole for a mountaineering shoe configured to position toe of a foot of a user higher than the heel comprises a toe end having a thicker sole and a heel end having a thinner sole, an upper surface, and a lower surface. An engagement means is provided on the detachable sole that detachably connects a bottom portion of the shoe or another detachable sole. The toe end having the thicker sole causes tension to stomach muscles and muscles in the back of the legs of the user to improve blood circulation in the veins of the legs and the thighs of the user. Improved blood circulation in the veins of the legs of the user causes loss of excessive fat in the stomach muscles and the legs thereby reducing weight in the stomach.

Abstract: Decades of research and development have been invested in various forms of railguns, coilguns and mass drivers. See http://settlement.arc.nasa.gov/75SummerStudy/Table_of Contents1.html Research at the Space Studies Institute in the 1980s refined the mass driver concept. See http://ssi.org/introduction-to-research/research-report/# mass-driver-iii The innovation of the Electromagnetic Regolith Excavator is to eliminate the use of a bucket or other container that is accelerated by the magnetic fields. Instead, magnetic particles in the regolith itself (nickel-iron grains and/or magnetite) are put into motion and they carry along with them a to-be-determined fraction (perhaps all) of the co-resident non-magnetic regolith particles. The Electromagnetic Regolith Excavator applies only attractive forces: no anchoring is required. This enables robotic and crewed spacecraft to safely collect surface material from asteroid targets that may be tumbling.

Abstract: A system for uncovering and sealing a narrow trench. The system comprises several subsystems, including a work machine, a frame for providing a seal with the surface to be trenched, a saw blade, a vacuum system, a system for placing product, and a resealer. The blade includes rotatable tooth bits, which may be rotated and secured to create a blade for narrower or a wider trench. A removable cover and the blade are easily changeable. A surface engaging member on the frame is manipulated to maintain a seal with changing ground surfaces. Additionally, the vertical location of the blade within the frame is adjustable to create a deeper or shallower trench.

Abstract: An encapsulated underwater dredge assembly is operable at depths up to 1,200 feet or more. The underwater dredge assembly has multiple cutting assemblies, beneficially disposed around a centrally positioned dredge pump; each of the cutting assemblies can rotate in clockwise or counterclockwise directions, as desired. All components of the dredge assembly are hydraulically powered and operated.

Abstract: A trench cutting apparatus comprises a main body portion, ground contacting conveying means on which the body portion is mounted and by which the apparatus can traverse the ground and at least one soil cutting device operable to cut a trench wherein the attitude of the soil cutting device is adjustable between a first use configuration configured for cutting a linear trench portion and a second use position configured for cutting a curved trench portion, said second use position being selected to minimise undercutting of a trench wall as said curved trench portion is formed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wear pad assembly for mounting on a tool. The problem addressed is the mounting of the wear pad assembly such that it can be quickly attached to a tool in a non-permanent manner. The disclosure provides a wear pad assembly for a tool comprising an edge provided with one or more holes. The wear pad assembly comprises a wear-resistant pad, a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the wear-resistant pad, and a quick-release pin for securing the wear pad assembly to the tool edge.

Abstract: Coins, medals or casino tokens have a first side, a second side, at least one first layer made of a first material and at least one second layer made of a second material, wherein the first layer is between 10 ?m and 90 ?m, preferably 20 ?m thick. A method produces the coin wherein the coin is produced, more particularly punched, from a clad sheet-shaped composite material. A further method produces the coin wherein the coin is formed from a ring and a core arranged inside the ring. The core and the ring are punched from a clad sheet-shaped composite material and subsequently the core is inserted rotated into the ring and is fixed therein.

Abstract: A panel 1 comprises a frame 2 having first and second frame portions 2a, 2b each provided with a longitudinal channel 7. The panel also comprises sheet material 4 extending across the frame 2 between the frame portions 2a, 2b. A first edge portion of the sheet material is inserted into the channel of the first frame portion 2a and a second edge portion of the sheet material is inserted into the channel of the second frame portion 2b. The first edge portion of the sheet material has a region of stiffened edging 6 that is located within the channel 7 of the first frame portion 2a. The second edge portion of the sheet material 4 is gripped within a resilient slot formed by a gripper member 5 that provides at least one resilient gripper element 5b in the channel 7 of the second frame portion 2b.

Abstract: Three-dimensional affinity displays for removably attaching onto an exterior side surface of a vehicle are presented herein. The affinity display may include an outer shell that helps shield a base surface from wind drag and weather elements while driving, helping to ensure that the affinity display remains attached to the exterior side surface of the vehicle. The affinity display may include aerodynamic features, such as a dome shape, and a drain hole to prevent water from building up within the affinity display. The affinity display may also include a detachable strap to assist with stability, and a recess in the base surface for attaching the strap to the affinity display.

Abstract: A modular realty signpost comprising a first vertical sign section made from extruded vinyl tubing; a second horizontal sign section made from extruded vinyl tubing and designed to intersect and connect with the first vertical sign section; and a plurality of clip and bracket combinations for holding a swinging realty sign, each of said clips designed to fit in an aperture in a bottom surface of the second horizontal sign section. A method for making same is also disclosed.

Abstract: A display system is used to securely and tautly mount a readily changeable advertising display face. The display system comprises a frame that defines a support structure, and a display face removably attached to the support structure. The support structure is adapted to be fixedly mounted to a wall of a building, or a sidewalk, or the like. The support structure and display face have a plurality of interengageable fasteners, e.g., snap members. The display face can thereby be easily attached to and detached from the support structure while hiding the body of the support structure from sight.