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An expandable reamer includes, in one exemplary embodiment thereof, a cannulated shaft and a plurality of straight cutting blades having deformable points. The blades are hingably outwardly rotatable at the deformation points between a contracted position and an expanded position. In the contracted position, the blades are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cannulated shaft and, in the expanded position, the blades have at least a portion oriented radially outward from the longitudinal axis, thereby forming a larger diameter cutting surface in the expanded position and in the contracted position. The blades are formed from a portion of the cannulated shaft by, e.g. milling longitudinally extending slots through the wall of the cannulated shaft, the slots serving as flutes dividing the cutting edge and trailing edge of each adjacent blade. Each blade may also include more than one segment arranged along its length, the segments coupled by deformation points. The expandable reamer may be used for cutting a cavity in a bone or other structure that is larger than the diameter of the entry point into the bone and greater than the diameter of the contracted reamer.

A base for a plastic container defining a central longitudinal axis. The base includes an annular standing ring portion defining a standing surface. The base includes a substantially cylindrical ring portion extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the standing surface. The base further includes a substantially concave dome portion extending inwardly from the substantially cylindrical ring portion to the longitudinal axis. The concave dome portion of the base includes a first plurality of substantially triangular panels circumferentially spaced around the longitudinal axis, and a second plurality of substantially triangular panels circumferentially spaced around the longitudinal axis. At least a portion of each of the second plurality of substantially triangular panels is circumferentially and longitudinally offset from the first plurality of substantially triangular panels. A container preform and method of hot filling a plastic container are also disclosed.

Provided is an aqueous binder for inorganic fibers, which is formaldehyde-free, has excellent strength, and is suitable for use under conditions of weakly acidic to weakly basic, and by which a cured product composed of the binder having excellent strength is obtained, and an thermal and/or acoustical insulation material made of inorganic fiber using the same. The thermal and/or acoustical insulation material is molded by using an aqueous hinder for inorganic fibers including: an acrylic resin with an acid value of 350 to 850 mgKOH/g; a crosslinking agent containing at least one dialkanolamine; and a curing accelerator, in which a molar ratio of the total number of the hydroxyl groups and imino groups in the crosslinking agent to the total number of carboxyl groups in the acrylic resin is 0.8:1 to 1.5:1, and in which pH of the hinder is adjusted to 6.0 to 8.0 with a volatile basic compound.

A voltage distribution device for use especially in motor vehicles, includes a first area (2) made of conductive material and fitted with at least one electrical connection (8), at least two separate second areas (3, 4) made of conductive material and fitted with at least one electrical connection each (7), and bridge-like fuse areas (5, 6) made of conductive material, which each link the second areas (3, 4) with the first (2) and are inseparably connected to the first and associated second area. The bridge-like fuse areas (5, 6) each have a cross-section of material calibrated along a longitudinal section according to material thickness and/or depth. In another embodiment of the invention, in a voltage distribution device for use especially in motor vehicles, a first area (2) made of conductive material and with at least one electrical connection (8), and at least two second areas (3B) made of conductive material and with at least one electrical connection each (4), are linked by bridge-like fuse areas made of conductive material (3), whereby these fuses (3) are inseparably connected to the first area (2) by deep-draw sleeves (5).

A fuel injector having a nozzle with improved cooling including a retainer and a nozzle housing received therein. The nozzle housing includes a nozzle shank, an outer peripheral surface and at least one injection hole at a tip of the nozzle shank. The nozzle shank is positioned in a nozzle support portion of the retainer. In one embodiment, the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle shank is tapered, and the inner peripheral surface of the nozzle support portion is correspondingly tapered and sized to engage the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle shank along a tapered interface. In another embodiment, the inner peripheral surface of the nozzle support portion has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle shank so that an interference fit exists at a seal interface. In yet another embodiment, a nozzle seal seals an interface between the inner peripheral surface of the retainer and the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle shank to thereby prevent entry of hot gases into the interface. In another embodiment, the nozzle support portion is provided on a nozzle sleeve.

A battery device having at least one battery and having at least one heating and/or cooling device temperature-controlling the battery. It is provided that the battery, submerged in an heating and/or cooling medium, is situated in a housing that accommodates the heating and/or cooling medium. The present invention also relates to a corresponding method.

A muffler for reducing the sounds of combustion gases exhausted from an internal combustion engine including an elongated fluid passage extending between an inlet and an outlet such that the outlet is in fluid communication with the inlet. Further, the inlet being connectable with the gases exhausted from the engine and the outlet being connectable with the atmosphere. The muffler further including an outer tank surrounding the passage and a tubular connector having a first end in fluid connection with the passage and a second end in fluid connection with the tank such that the connector produces a fluid connection between the passage and the tank. The connectors having a perforated resistance plate to restrict the fluid flow between said passage and said sound chamber thereby reducing the severity of the sound or fluid pulses entering and exiting said sound chamber, perforations in said perforated plate forming an open portion of said plate and said open portion being less than 60 percent.

The invention relates to a memory card adaptor which enables a small memory card to be used in a card connector for a large memory card that is larger than the small memory card. In the surface of a metal cover 30 which cooperates with a resin base 10 to constitute an adaptor body having a shape corresponding to an outer shape of a large memory card, steps 41, 42 are disposed by partly reducing the material thickness of the cover 30. Insulating layers 43, 44 the thickness of which is equal to less than the steps 41, 42 are formed on the surface of the thinned cover 30 to dispose insulation areas B, C on the side of one face of the adaptor, whereby the insulation areas are arbitrarily set on the side of the one face of the adaptor without increasing the thickness of the adaptor, and while maintaining the rigidity of the adaptor.

Methods and apparatus of sealing bottles with Roll-on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) closures and providing tamper evidence are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel ROPP closures that may be used to seal a bottle shaped container which can subsequently receive a tamper evidence device. The bottle can have a neck portion formed without a skirt portion. Optionally, the bottle can include an annular ring. The ROPP closure generally includes a body portion. In one embodiment, the body portion has a curl. A tamper evidence device can be applied to a bottle sealed with a ROPP closure by a capping apparatus. The tamper evidence device may be visually altered when the ROPP closure is rotated in an opening direction. In one embodiment, the ROPP closure cannot be rotated while the tamper evidence device is associated with the bottle. In another embodiment, the tamper evidence device includes at least one protrusion which extends inwardly at least partially into the bottle annular ring.

An arrangement of endcaps particularly formed and arranged for use in connection with composite deck beams particularly adapted to use on rail car running boards but is also suitable to other beam type decks such as those used on semi-trailers, in marine applications or as industrial catwalks. The endcaps close the ends of fiberglass reinforced plastic running boards, complementing the strength, economy and durability of such materials.

A feed-through is provided that includes a flange and a first functional component. The flange has a through-opening in which the first functional component is arranged and is connected to the flange such that the through-opening is sealed. The first functional component has at least one deformation region, in which a recess is provided such that the mechanical stability of the first functional component is reduced in the deformation region. In this manner, the first functional element can be deformed in the deformation area when mechanical load is applied.

A fuel tank assembly for vehicles comprising a fuel tank shell having reduced wall thickness, accordingly resulting in a reduced total mass of the tank assembly. The fuel tank shell comprises two half shells connected to one another and having at least one support member attached thereto for providing structural support to the fuel tank shell. In particular, the support member may be positioned internally or externally to the fuel tank with such a positioning being selected so as to offer support in at least one area where the stress level exerted on the fuel tank shell is maximum.

An overhead door for closing a building opening has load distributing support trusses extending along spaced vertical members of the door or door frame. Each support truss is secured to a respective door vertical member to extend transverse to the door in a generally downward direction when the door is in an overhead, open position. The trusses are substantially V-shaped. Each truss has first and second rails extending from respective ends of the truss to an apex. One or more trusses may be side trusses secured to vertical members defining opposite sides of the door. Each side truss has a pivot mount configured for pivotal connection to one end of a hydraulic ram for opening and closing the door.

A seat cushion for the production of a vehicle seat has a foam body and a carrier element. The carrier element is disposed on the back side of the foam body and provides mechanical support to the foam body on the back side thereof. At least one bubble element is disposed between the foam body and the carrier element and can be supplied with compressed air via an air inlet. The carrier element features an air-impermeable barrier layer on the side facing towards the foam body. The bubble element is composed of two bubble halves that are connected to one another by means of an airtight sealing joint, and wherein the bubble half facing away from the foam body is formed by a surface section of the barrier layer of the carrier element, and wherein the second bubble half facing towards the foam body is fastened at the assigned surface section of the barrier layer while forming the airtight sealing joint.

The invention relates to a pole terminal for producing an electrical connection. Said pole terminal comprises a metallic conductive body which is surrounded by an insulating body which can be fixed to the housing of an electrical appliance, and on which a tensioning nut can be screwed, said tensioning nut clamping the electrical conductor to be connected against the conductive body, establishing an electrical contact. The aim of the invention is to improve one such pole terminal in such a way that the conductive body can be produced from a material which is highly conductive, such as silver or copper. To this end, the conductive body is produced from a material exhibiting higher conductivity, by means of noncutting deformation, and is connected to the surrounding insulating body to form a composite body. Preferably, the conductive body is embodied as a stamped part which is machined by bending strain.

A device for supporting the head of a patient is accommodated on a patient bed of an x-ray apparatus. To prevent image artifacts, the device has a head shell mounted on a fastening part by means of a joint, and a support is provided between the head shell and the fastening part for adjustment of the angle of inclination of the head shell.

A tracheostoma voice prosthesis member (1) intended for insertion into a fistula between oesophagus and trachea. The member comprises a tubular body portion (2) with a proximal end opening into the trachea and a distal end opening into the oesophagus. A one-way flap valve covers a through opening of the tubular body portion (2) for allowing air to pass through the tubular body portion (2) from the proximal end to the distal end but preventing air and other matter from passing in the reverse direction. A support ring (8) supports the one-way valve and/or stiffens the tubular body portion (2) adjacent the one-way valve. The ratio between the smallest inner diameter of the through opening and the largest outer diameter of the tubular body portion (2) is larger than 58%. A safety strap (6) extends from the proximal end and is attached to the skin outside the tracheostoma by a plaster. The cross-section of the safety strap is convex so that substantially no space is formed along the side edges of the safety strap (6) between the skin, plaster and the edges of the safety strap. A safety medallion (11) may be attached to the member by a cord (10). The medallion (11) is sufficiently large for being unable to pass down into the trachea and the lungs of the user, if accidentically dropped. A device and a method for applying said tracheostoma voice prosthesis member (1) are also provided.

An apparatus and methods of sealing a metallic container are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to capping apparatus and methods that reduce the amount of force applied to a metallic bottle to seal the metallic bottle with a ROPP closure. The capping apparatus may include more thread rollers than known capping apparatus. Optionally, the thread rollers may use more forming passes to form threads on the ROPP closure. The capping apparatus may also rotate one or more of the ROPP closure and the metallic container in a closing direction before the metallic container is discharged. In one embodiment, the thread rollers form the closure threads before or after a pilfer roller applies a sideload to the ROPP closure.

An air bag housing includes a chute defining an upper perimeter with a first wall extending from the upper perimeter and a cover extending over the chute integrally from the upper edge. The cover defines a tear seam extending between opposite portions of the upper perimeter remote from the first wall and a hinge area extending between the opposite portions of the upper perimeter and disposed between the first wall and the tear seam.

Disclosed herein is a rear projection display apparatus including, a screen, a projection mirror, a video apparatus for projecting a picture, an optical unit including a projection lens, a light source, a drive and control circuit, and a structure body for holding the screen, the structure body having, a frame body formed from an extruded metal member, and a reinforcement member formed from a sheet metal, the frame body including, a bottom frame constituting a bottom surface, left and right side frames erected at both ends on the front side of the structure body, of the bottom frame, and a top frame bridgingly disposed between the upper ends of the left and right side frames, and the reinforcement member including, at least a frame support for connecting between the bottom surface of the bottom frame and the right side frame, or connecting between the bottom surface of the bottom frame and the left side frame.

A sonotrode and an anvil have a spacing determined by a manually adjustable mechanical device. The adjustable mechanical device includes an abutment device which maintains the distance between the sonotrode and the anvil greater than the minimum space, and which is provided with an elastic device for elastically attracting the sonotrode and the anvil to each other. Thus, it is possible to control efficiently the melting of material between the sonotrode and the anvil, for reliable welding, or for efficient cutting, or for welding along the cutting line.