Abstract: In a transmission element provided in the present invention, a connecting piece is used as a center, a first end piece and a second end piece are separately disposed at two ends of the connecting piece, and the second end piece and the connecting piece are at least pivotally joined, to make relative positions between a first acting portion located on the first end piece and a second acting portion located on the second end piece change with pivotal movement of the second end piece relative to the connecting piece, so as to further adjust an overall shape of the transmission element to adapt the transmission element for being joined to a working object in a narrow space, thereby providing work content that an operator uses another tool to perform a transmission operation by using the transmission element.

Abstract: Adjustable-size wrench having an elongated case defining a chain-storing elongated channel, and with an anvil fixed at one end of the case, the wrench comprising a linked driver chain adjustable around the anvil and a tooth on the anvil so as to be adapted for driving any of a number of different drivable item, e.g., nut, sizes on the anvil, the linked driver chain being adapted for being stored with a portion thereof releasably retained within the elongated case by a plurality of nubs on pedestals at least partially housed within the case. A multitool portion may further comprise a plurality of tools of at least one of a flat-head screw driver, a phillips-head screw driver, and a knife blade, each of the plurality of tools pivotably housed at least partially within a partially-enclosed elongated channel opposing and divided from the chain storing channel by a central base member.

Abstract: A powered ratchet comprises a motor, a coupling shaft, a drive member, a ratchet arm, and a ratchet head. The coupling shaft is operably coupled with the motor. The drive member is drivingly coupled with the coupling shaft such that the drive member is rotatable about a first drive axis. The drive member is slidably coupled with the coupling shaft and slidable with respect to the coupling shaft between a retracted position and an extended position. The ratchet arm is slidably and rotatably coupled with each of the coupling shaft and the outer sleeve. The ratchet arm is slidable with respect to the outer sleeve between a retracted position and an extended position. The ratchet head is rotatably coupled with the ratchet arm and operably coupled with the drive member such that rotation of the drive member about the first drive axis facilitates rotation of the ratchet.

Abstract: A tool bit holder for connecting a tool bit to a tool includes a tool body having a first end portion configured to connect to the tool, a second end portion, and a hollow interior configured to receive the tool bit. The second end portion defines an end of the tool body. The hollow interior extends through the end. The tool bit holder also includes a non-circular profile formed in the tool body and partially defining the hollow interior. The tool bit holder further includes an alignment region positioned between the end of the tool body and the non-circular profile. The alignment region partially defines the hollow interior to facilitate alignment of the tool bit with the non-circular profile.

Abstract: A lockable torque wrench providing acoustic indication includes a main shaft, a handle tube, a first cleat, a locking ring, a second cleat, a clip, and a torque-adjusting component. The handle tube is mounted around the main shaft, and the locking ring is rotatably mounted around the handle tube. The first cleat is movably provided between the locking ring and the handle tube. The second cleat is movably provided between the main shaft and the locking ring. The torque-adjusting component is located between the main shaft and the handle tube. Thereby, a user can rotate the locking ring to lock or release the main shaft and the handle tube with respect to each other. When the two are released for torque adjustment of the torque wrench, the second cleat pushes the clip to impact the locking ring, thereby generating acoustic indication for the current torque level.

Abstract: Tool systems for forming sealed connections are described. The tool systems include a pivoting jaw assembly and one or more insertable die sets that are received, positioned between, and engaged with the jaws of the jaw assembly. Examples of the die sets include clinch-type die sets and radial press die sets. Also described are methods of using the tool systems and die sets.

Abstract: A tool for installation and removal of flexible couplings includes a first plate having a hinge member rigidly extending from the first plate and a shaft engaging feature defined in the first plate opposite the hinge member thereof. A second plate has a hinge member rigidly extending from the second plate and a shaft engaging feature defined in the second plate opposite the hinge member thereof. The hinge members of first and second plates are hinged together for rotation of the first and second plates about a hinge axis to actuate the shaft engaging features toward and away from one another.

Abstract: An auxiliary device for an electric nail gun header structure mainly inserts a head cover body adapted to position and lock a nail gun header with an extended locking frame; the end of the head cover body is used to cover the end of a gun body completely; the bottom of the head cover body is extend with two flange sheets opposite to each other to cover the two sides of a grip of the nail gun, forming particular, stable covering. Therefore, the head cover structure will not be displaced or rotated upon one-handed operation, thereby ensuring the convenience and safety of the operation of the nail gun.

Abstract: An adapter converts a fastener driving tool into an automatic (multiple shots per second) pneumatic fastener driving tool. The adapter is mounted to the top of the frame body of a pneumatic fastener driving tool, in which the adapter has a control valve that automatically moves to direct pressurized air to different passageways in the tool body in a repetitive cyclic manner The speed of actuation can be adjusted by the user.

Abstract: Multifunctional pliers include a right lever and a left lever, with an upper working portion which includes right and left tip ends at one end respectively, and a handle portion which includes right and left handles at the other end respectively, the working portion and handle portion connected at the pivot axis, wherein the levers and are of substantially equal length and are pivotally hinged together about the pivot axis which is spaced a preselected distance T from the right and left tip ends, and a preselected distance H from the left and right handle ends. The working portion includes a utility portion extending longitudinally from the pivot axis to a tip web, the utility portion configured for cutting and gripping and includes a cutting portion and gripping portion respectively. The working portion includes a needle nose portion which extends longitudinally from the tip web to the right and left tips.

Abstract: A multifunction (multi) tool, such as a tool used for camping, is provided. In one aspect, the multi tool includes a single, unitary body having a hammer with a head, a face, and a handle. In a further aspect, the multi tool additionally includes one or more of: a spike; a U-shaped wrench opening; an elongate slot for engaging a pin of a D-shackle; an aperture for engaging a nut fastener; and a bottle opener. Such a multi tool replaces multiple tools, including a hammer, a crowbar, a wrench, and a bottle opener, with a single tool.

Abstract: A hand tool with interchangeable tool bits that includes: a hand grip; a neck extending from the hand grip; a tool insert with in the neck; and a plurality of tool bits available for insertion into the tool insert. The plurality of tool bits includes at least one wrench and a screwdriver, where the at least one wrench includes a box wrench, an open wrench and a socket wrench. The screwdriver may include a flat tip and a Phillips tip.

Abstract: A camping tool including an eating utensil having a handle and a handle coupling feature, a tool including a bent portion arranged at an oblique angle relative to a body portion, and a tool coupling feature, and a deformable connector engaging the handle coupling feature and the tool coupling feature and biasing the tool toward the eating utensil. The utensil has a primary function when disconnected from the tool, and a secondary function when connected to the tool, and the secondary function includes supporting the camping utensil kit on the bent portion to elevate the food portion above a surface and supporting the camping utensil kit on the edge of a container with the bent portion.

Abstract: A control assembly for controlling operation of an electric device having an electric motor, the control assembly including: a force sensor; an actuator configured for movement relative to the force sensor between at least one of a first relative position and a second relative position so as to apply at least one of a first amount of force and a second amount of force against the force sensor; and a control module configured for receiving from the force sensor at least a first signal indicative of a first amount of force and a second signal indicative of a second amount of force being applied against the force sensor by the actuator, wherein, the control module is configured for outputting control signals for controlling a speed of the electric motor by reference to the first amount of force and the second amount of force indicated by the received first and second signals.

Abstract: An architectural covering, comprising a rail and a repositionable handle assembly. The rail has a groove. The assembly comprises a handle with a hole for receiving a fastener, and a fastener receiving member. The fastener receiving member is free to slide along the groove when in an undamped state. A fastener is also provided for mechanically connecting the handle to the fastener receiving member and for clamping the handle and the fastener receiving member in a desired position on the rail.

Abstract: The drill bit clip is a holder for various drill bits. The clip includes orifices on the body to accommodate drill bits and the body can be detachably mounted to the body of a drill. The two ends of the clip body provide additional support to provide secure attachment of the device on the drill so that the user can efficiently and conveniently change drill bits. The clip device includes various embodiments of the orifices that allow the user to take and hold a wide range of drill bits to the job site.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are scrubbers 100 comprising: a squeezable handle 102 having at least one grip 114; a head 106 having a pair of jaws 110, the head 106 configured to receive a scrubbing member 112; an arm 104 connecting the handle 102 to the head 106; and a cable connecting the handle 102 to the head 106. Also disclosed are methods of cleaning an item, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining the above-described scrubber; placing the item in the space between the jaws 110 of the head 106; squeezing the grips 114 of the head 102 such that the scrubbing member 112 is in contact with the item; moving the scrubber 100 along the length of the item; adjusting the force on the grips as the contours of the item changes along its length so as to maintain contact between the scrubbing member 112 and the item.

Abstract: A tracking-enabled extended-reach tool system acting upon a workpiece. The tool system includes a gimbal positioned adjacent an opening in a surface, a sensor system, a computer control, and a display. The extended-reach arm has a first end, a second end, an end effector including a tool adjacent the first end. The extended-reach arm engages the gimbal for relative rotational movement and relative slidable movement through the opening positioning the end effector and the tool on a side of the surface opposite the second end. The sensor system is configured to measure a linear position of the extended-reach arm relative to the gimbal. The computer control receives signals from the sensor system indicative of the linear position of the extended-reach arm relative to the gimbal. The display is connected to the computer control and displays a representation of the workpiece and the tool relative to each other in real time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a robot arm comprising at least two arm joints which are pivotally connected together and which are driven directly. The aim of the invention is to reduce the energy required to move the parts when pivoting the arm joint and allow an uncomplicated adaptation of the robot arm to changed use conditions. This is achieved in that at least one of the two arm joints has a motor part and a joint part, wherein the two parts are arranged in a mutually spaced manner via a spacer part, and the other arm joint is arranged so as to engage with the spacer part of the arm joint such that the position can be changed relative to the arm joint.

Abstract: A robot with configurable service contents is disclosed, whereby at least one editing interface to edit service content of the robot is provided, for a user to test and input instructions to the robot which can then utilize and act upon such instructions in carrying out tasks. A method with configurable service contents in the robot is also provided.

Abstract: Implementations are directed to training a machine learning model that, once trained, is used in performance of robotic grasping and/or other manipulation task(s) by a robot. The model can be trained using simulated training examples that are based on simulated data that is based on simulated robot(s) attempting simulated manipulations of various simulated objects. At least portions of the model can also be trained based on real training examples that are based on data from real-world physical robots attempting manipulations of various objects. The simulated training examples can be utilized to train the model to predict an output that can be utilized in a particular task—and the real training examples used to adapt at least a portion of the model to the real-world domain can be tailored to a distinct task. In some implementations, domain-adversarial similarity losses are determined during training, and utilized to regularize at least portion(s) of the model.

Abstract: A robotic gripping device, system and method are disclosed. The robotic device includes an end effector having at least one finger, the fingers being configured for manipulating objects in the vicinity of the device under computer control. The device is configured for manipulating objects of varying sizes, dimensions and positions with reference to the device, without requiring information as to the precise location of the object with reference to the device.

Abstract: A method for optimizing an automated process to select and grip an object by a robot in an arrangement that includes a plurality of robots with regard to a specifiable optimization criterion, wherein the objects to be potentially gripped irregularly occur with respect to their spatial position and a time of their arrival, where detection of objects to be potentially gripped by robots is performed, detection of a priority characteristic as well as an assignment to one of the robots for the objects to be potentially gripped via an automated learning algorithm, taking the optimization criterion into account, and where selection and gripping depending on the assignment and the priority characteristic is implemented.

Abstract: A method for load estimation and gravity compensation on a robotic arm including a joint is provided, and includes: receiving a first torque signal and a first joint angle when the arm is at a first position and subjected to a current load; generating a first torque value, correction parameters, and no-load and maximum-load torque values; changing the load applied to the arm to an unknown load; receiving a second torque signal and generating a second torque value; estimating an estimated load value of the unknown load; moving the arm to a second position; receiving a second joint angle; and generating a compensating torque value and outputting the compensating torque value to a driver module of the arm.

Abstract: A robot comprising a base and a manipulator that is provided on the base so as to be rotatable around a first rotation axis, wherein the manipulator includes an A arm that is rotatable around an A rotation axis parallel to an installation surface of the base, and a B arm provided to be rotatable around a B rotation axis with respect to the A arm, the A arm and the B arm is brought into a first state in which the A arm and the B arm overlap, and a tip end of the manipulator is movable from a first position positioned on a side opposite to the base with respect to the installation surface of the base to a second position positioned on the side opposite to the base with respect to the A rotation axis through the first state.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot, a moving body, a determination circuit, a calculation circuit, and a control circuit. The robot includes a mount and a first arm. The determination circuit is configured to determine a lastly moved part of the robot which is lastly moved to make the robot take an operation posture. The calculation circuit is configured to calculate, based on the lastly moved part, an angle between a travel direction of the moving body and an orientation axis of the first arm when the robot in the operation posture is viewed along a height axis of the robot. The control circuit is configured to control the robot to work on a workpiece keeping the robot in the operation posture with the calculated angle while controlling the moving body to move in the travel direction.

Abstract: A method for controlling a human-robot collaboration (HRC) system wherein the HRC system includes at least one manipulator having an end effector. The method includes using the end effector in a first operating mode, wherein the end effector is operated with reduced power; monitoring whether a desired object is manipulated when the end effector is used in the first operating mode; and increasing the power used to operate the end effector in order to use the end effector in a second operating mode when the monitoring indicates that the desired object is being manipulated.

Abstract: A robot system models the behavior of a user when the user occupies an operating zone associated with a robot. The robot system predicts future behaviors of the user, and then determines whether those predicted behaviors interfere with anticipated behaviors of the robot. When such interference may occur, the robot system generates dynamics adjustments that can be implemented by the robot to avoid such interference. The robot system may also generate dynamics adjustments that can be implemented by the user to avoid such interference.

Abstract: A mobile unit which suppresses an increase in weight and/or costs and/or a decrease in reliability is disclosed. In a mobile unit capable of turning movement, a right-hand part and a left-hand part are involute shaped, and a center point of a base circle of the involute shape passes through at least one axis among center axes of turning movement.

Abstract: A system and method for robustly calibrating a vision system and a robot is provided. The system and method enables a plurality of cameras to be calibrated into a robot base coordinate system to enable a machine vision/robot control system to accurately identify the location of objects of interest within robot base coordinates.

Abstract: A robot control apparatus that performs communication with a plurality of robots R according to a communication environment includes: a wireless communication environment map creation unit that collects communication environment data transmitted from the plurality of robots and creates a wireless communication environment map; a service determination unit that determines change in services to be performed by the plurality of robots on the basis of the created wireless communication environment map; and a communication interface that performs communication with the plurality of robots using the wireless communication environment such as a wireless communication access point. The service determination unit determines a change process of dispositions of the plurality of robots, a stop process and a restoration process of functions thereof, or a change process of the service scenarios thereof on the basis of the wireless communication environment map.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a holding mechanism includes a plurality of links, a first elastic body, and a second elastic body. The plurality of links are rotatably connected to one another at ends of the links. The first elastic body is disposed along the links. The second elastic body is interposed between adjacent links of the links so as to be along the first elastic body.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to a subsea structure during cleaning, maintenance, or inspection of the structure surface are provided. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a pair of grasping hooks that are raised and lowered when driven by a motorized drive. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a rigid holder having a mechanical stop and connected to a swing arm, the swing arm configured to rotate inward, but not outward beyond the mechanical stop. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a plurality of linked segments in series, each connected at a plurality of pivot points. A pair of wires passes through the plurality of linked segments and connects to a pair of pulleys that extend or retract the wires, thereby rotating the plurality of linked segments.

Abstract: An arrow retrieval system for retrieving arrows from hard-to-reach locations such as when submerged in water. The arrow retrieval system generally includes a handle adapted to be grasped by an operator. A clamp may be connected to the handle, with the clamp being adapted to selectively and releasably clamp an arrow within the clamp. The clamp may be adjustable between a closed position and an engaged position. A bias member may be connected to the clamp such that the clamp is biased toward the closed position; with the clamp being adapted to adjust into the engaged position when an arrow is inserted into the clamp. In the engaged position the clamp engages with and secures the arrow within the clamp. With the arrow secured within the clamp, the handle may be pulled outwardly to dislodge and retrieve the arrow from any location in which it is stuck.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to unique structures for robotic end-of-arm-tools (EOATs). According to some embodiments, two or more fingers or actuators may be present on an EOAT, and the actuators may be connected to a hub through one or more sets of pivots attached to linkages that allow the distances between the pivots to be varied. Compared to conventional EOATs, exemplary embodiments increase the range of motion of the actuators, improve grip posture, boost gripping force, and balance the loads on the actuators.

Abstract: A port structure of a containment apparatus is capable of providing a highly reliable port by means of a structure with which a port can be formed in any size at any position and high airtightness thereof can be maintained. The port structure has: a port formation hole that is formed in a transparent synthetic resin sheet defining at least a part of a chamber; an inner ring member disposed on the inner surface side of the port formation hole; an outer ring member disposed on the outer surface side of the port formation hole; and a fastening member that joins the inner ring member and the outer ring member to each other while having a rim portion of the port formation hole held therebetween.

Abstract: A glove box for handling harmful material is formed to be lightweight and modular in design, allowing for use in the field and various remote locations where a full laboratory is not available. The tank portion of the glove box is formed of a rigid, lightweight plastic and includes a number of standard-sized passageways for connecting other components (intake filter, exhaust filter, input/output containers, gasketed gloves, etc), allowing for modularity in its configuration. The top portion of the glove box may include a transparent window for viewing the material within the glove box. Filter components utilize HEPA filter elements and a separate, portable power supply is used to control a vacuum fan included in an exhaust filter. The power supply can also be used to perform diagnostic tests on the glove and may include a battery back-up.

Abstract: A safety razor removes hair from skin using the cutting blade comprising a sharp edge along an elongated side of a planar surface. An outer comb has a row of outer teeth running along the planar surface on an outside of the cutting blade, each outer tooth is substantially perpendicular to the sharp edge and spaced with a gap between the row of the outer teeth and the planar surface of the cutting blade. Ends of the row of outer teeth comprise outer teeth tips. An inner guard runs along the planar surface on an inside of the cutting blade. The sharp edge of cutting blade is recessed up to a skin surface contour, the skin surface contour defined by the outer teeth tips and an edge of the inner guard. The sharp edge of cutting blade longitudinally bends to cause further recess relative to the skin surface contour.

Abstract: A razor handle includes an elongated grip portion, a head attachment portion to which a bladed razor cartridge can be attached and an elongated neck portion disposed between the grip portion and the head attachment portion. The grip portion is rigid and the neck portion includes a flexible region. The flexible portion, which is only in the neck portion, flexes to define an optimum shaving pressure on the body surface.

Abstract: A facer facing the ends of polyolefin pipes for butt fusion is modular in the sense that it employs three types of modules, a drive unit, two blade holders and a motor assembly, that are separable from one another and each independently light enough to be hand-lifted along walls and up to ceilings. The drive unit module is adjustable to accommodate different guide rail spacings. The blade holder modules are interchangeable to accommodate different diameters of pipe. The motor assembly module has multispeed capability to accommodate the total area of material to be faced. Each module can be exchanged or modified without use of tools to change the geometry of the assembled facer to accommodate different fusion machines and/or diameters of pipe within working spaces dictated by the diameter of the pipe and not by a fixed geometry of a facer.

Abstract: An interpolated roughening cutting tool includes a body having at least first and second cutting elements coupled thereto. The first cutting element includes rectangular cutting teeth. The second cutting element includes non-rectangular cutting teeth. The first and second cutting elements are configured to create grooves in a surface that have a top portion with blunt edge surfaces.

Abstract: A tube cutter includes a main body, a holder slidably mounted on the main body, a guide bolt rotatably mounted on the main body and locked onto a lower portion of the holder to drive and move the holder forward or backward by rotation of the guide bolt, and a driving handle removably mounted on the guide bolt to drive and rotate the guide bolt, and to enhance the torque of the tube cutter.

Abstract: A guillotine style destruction device for severing one or more data carrying disks including a body having an extending passageway defined therein and a disk containing cartridge or support incorporated or positioned within the body and for supporting the disks in intersecting fashion relative to an interior passageway. A handle supports a blade, and is guidably supported relative to the body for displacing the blade within said passageway for incising the disks. The body includes a disk supporting tray at an upper end and, optionally, an incised disk removal tray, drawer or collection receptacle at a bottom end. The blade can be incorporated into either of a pivoting or vertically descending handle and, upon inserting one or more CD's or disks associated with the upper tray, incises the disk to assist traveling into the lower deposit and removal area.

Abstract: Processing apparatus such as a food slicer (10) includes upper and lower conveyor units (16, 14) having shiftable conveyor belts (40, 22) designed to receive incoming products and to move such products along a path of travel (124) through the conveyor units (16, 14) and into a slicer assembly (18). The upper conveyor unit (16) is equipped with control apparatus (72) serving to maintain a predetermined, substantially constant force against products passing through the conveyor units (16, 14). The upper conveyor unit (16) is bidirectionally pivotal about respective axes parallel with the path of travel (124), and transverse thereto. This allows the slicer 10 to accommodate products of varying size, shape, and makeup.

Abstract: A cutting blade mounting mechanism includes: a blade mount mounted to a spindle; and an air supply unit supplying air to the blade mount. The blade mount includes: a columnar boss section inserted into a through-hole provided in an annular base of the cutting blade; a flange section projecting in a radial direction from a side of a base end of the boss section; and an ejector type blade suction section having a first air passage connecting a supply port supplied with air from the air supply unit and a discharge port discharging the air, and a second air passage connecting a suction port opening to a side of a support surface of the flange section and the first air passage. A plurality of the discharge ports are formed in an outer peripheral face of the boss section.

Abstract: [Problem] To make it easy to attach a counterplate to a specified position on a cutting plate, to prevent the counterplate falling from the cutting die during blanking, and to prevent the counterplate from making contact with a sheet. [Solution] The present invention includes: a housing (2) which includes a hole-side inclined portion (21), and in which an accommodation hole is formed; an engaging means (3) which alternates between a lower lock and an upper lock in the housing (2); and a sliding shaft member (4) fitted in the housing. The inside diameter of the upper side of the hole-side inclined portion (21) is larger than the inside diameter of the lower side thereof. The engaging means (3) is disposed above the hole-side inclined portion (21).

Abstract: A sawmill includes a four-stroke internal combustion engine having an output shaft for driving a sawblade. The output shaft has a longitudinal axis. The engine is mounted on the sawmill for rotation between a first operative position with the longitudinal axis of the output shaft extending at a first angle, and a second operative position with the longitudinal axis of the output shaft extending at a second angle transversely to the first angle. The engine has fuel injection to facilitate operation in the first and second operative positions and a lubrication system incorporating a wet sump. An oil pick up for the lubrication system is configured to pick up oil from the wet sump at both the first and second operative positions.

Abstract: A sawmill includes a four-stroke internal combustion engine having an output shaft for driving a sawblade. The output shaft has a longitudinal axis. The engine is mounted on the sawmill for rotation between a first operative position with the longitudinal axis of the output shaft extending at a first angle, and a second operative position with the longitudinal axis of the output shaft extending at a second angle transversely to the first angle. The engine has fuel injection to facilitate operation in the first and second operative positions and a lubrication system incorporating a wet sump. An oil pick up for the lubrication system is configured to pick up oil from the wet sump at both the first and second operative positions.

Abstract: A handheld work apparatus has a combustion engine with a cylinder. A removable cover is fixed via a closure. The closure includes a tensioning element rotatable about a rotational axis and, in the locked position of the closure, is supported on a tension contour. The closure has a damping element. The damping element is held on a section of the cylinder in the axial direction of the rotational axis. During rotation from unlocked into locked position, the tensioning element is moved by the tension contour in the axial direction of the rotational axis. In the locked position of the closure, the tensioning element clamps the section of the cylinder in the axial direction of the rotational axis between a first abutment and a second abutment of the damping element. In the unlocked position of the closure, the tensioning element is held on the damping element on the cylinder.

Abstract: A chipper has a knife clamped between a clamp and a counter knife that sits on a holder. The knife, damp, and counter knife are collectively positioned in a machined area formed in a holder that is in turn within a larger recess formed in a chipping disk or chipping drum. A first fastener secures the knife holder to the chipping disk, a second fastener secures the clamp to the knife holder, and a third fastener secures the counter knife lo the knife holder. The knife comprises a ridge which is formed by the termination in two straight lines which form a triangle shape on the bottom of the knife. These straight lines reduce the manufacturing cost of the knife and provide support for the knife to locate. The knife is also manufactured without 100% grinding of all services, which is unique in that this reduces manufacturing costs dramatically.