Abstract: An expandable pull rod of luggage includes a top tube, a bottom tube, and a plurality of intermediate tubes which are arranged telescopically between the top tube and the bottom tube in conjunction with a plurality of control devices. Each device has a base, a locating member, and an actuating body. The locating member is formed of a first spring, a first locating block, a second spring, and a second locating block. The first spring and the first locating block are at work such that the first locating block is located in a first locating hole of the intermediate tube at the time when the pull rod is expanded. When the pull rod is contracted, the second spring and the second locating block are at work such that the second locating block is located in a second locating hole of the intermediate tube.

Abstract: A body shaping machine has an action mechanism and a massaging belt which is fastened at two ends to two action members of the action mechanism. The action mechanism includes two deceleration devices and two displacement devices. The deceleration devices each have an output shaft, and a crank mounted on the output shaft. The two cranks of the two deceleration devices are mounted in reverse. The rotary motions of the two cranks are changed into the reciprocating linear motions by the two displacement devices, thereby enabling the two action members to bring about linear displacement motions opposite in direction.

Abstract: An exercise machine includes at least one body-building structure, and at least one damping structure serving to bring about a damping effect. The body-building structure is provided with an actuating pulley serving to actuate one or more weighted pulleys of the damping structure in conjunction with a cable. The actuating pulley adds a buffer to the damping effect, thereby preventing a sharp impact from inflicting an injury on a body part of an exerciser.

Abstract: A release agent and a release liquid which are used for the manufacture of labels, double-sided tapes, etc., are disclosed. The release agent and the release liquid provide improved adhesion between a substrate and a release layer, and excellent peel strength betwveen the release layer and an adherent. The release agent includes a dispersion of a vinyl-modified colloidal silica, a dispersion of a platinum chelate catalyst, and a polysiloxane water-dispersible silicone emulsion. The release liquid is obtained by dispersing the release agent in water so as to have a solid content of 2.5˜30% by weight. The release film is produced by applying the release liquid on a substrate, followed by drying.

Abstract: A golf training device includes an arcuate track and a support frame for supporting the arcuate track at an angle on a surface to facilitate the training of the ball-hitting posture of a golfer.

Abstract: A modular case is designed to hold articles and is formed by fitting together various panels of the standardized size and design. The panels are held together by retaining slots and retaining projections. A plurality of shelves are slidably disposed in the V-shaped grooves of the panels. One or more doors are pivoted to the panel by a plurality of pivoting lugs, each having an inclined guide face enabling the doors to swivel automatically. Certain retaining projections and retaining slots are provided with arcuate side walls to enhance the retaining effect. The rear panels have two wavy longitudinal sides to minimize the swaying of two rear panels which are joined together side by side.

Abstract: A post-tension anchor system including an anchor body having a polymeric encapsulation extending therearound in which the encapsulation has a tubular portion integrally formed therewith and extending outwardly from the anchor body. A tendon is affixed within a wedge-receiving cavity of the anchor body. The tendon has a sheathed portion and an unsheathed portion. A seal member is affixed to an end of the tubular portion opposite the anchor body. The seal member has a portion extending around the sheathed portion of the tendon in generally liquid-tight relationship therewith. The tubular portion has an interlock area extending therearound for engaging an interior surface of the seal member. The tubular portion has a length of generally greater than four inches extending outwardly of the anchor body. A plurality of wedges are positioned in interference-fit relationship with the unsheathed portion of the tendon within the wedge-receiving cavity of the anchor body.

Abstract: A deviated distal viewing endoscope is disclosed, wherein the rotation of the probe rotation control ring controls the rotation of the endoscopic probe as well as the rotation of a rotating tube housed in the handle and in the distal end of which a deviator prism is housed; the rotation of a focusing control ring controls the translation of the ring that acts to house the ocular lens; and the rotation of the ring controls the translation of a first cylindrical mount housing an ocular lens; and the rotation of a viewing angle variation control ring controls the translation of a second cylindrical mount integral with a cylindrical maneuvering tube, a longitudinal displacement of which controlling the tilting of the deviator prism of the endoscope.

Abstract: A pet fountain includes a spout projecting from a reservoir, and a tap fastened at one end to the spout and provided at the other end with an opening via which a flow of water is discharged. The tap is provided with a steel ball space in communication with the spout and the opening, and a washer retained in a groove located in proximity of the opening, and a guide edge located between the groove and the steel ball space. A steel ball is movably disposed in the steel ball space such that the steel ball comes in contact with the washer, and such that the steel ball is partially extended out of the opening. The guide edge serves to prevent the steel ball from being inseparably arrested by the washer. The guide edge has a predetermined height which determines the rate of the flow of water discharged via the opening.

Abstract: An electronic anti-skid device for motor vehicles with hydrostatic transmission has at least one sensor for the transmission of data pertaining to the output of the hydrostatic transmission, a steering angle detector and an electronic computer. The electronic computer uses data from the sensor to calculate theoretical power output of the hydraulic motors of the driver wheels of the vehicles and, thus, the theoretical speed of the wheels. The electronic computer is programmed to scan the detectors at very rapid intervals, and to adjust, on each scan, hydraulic output from output regulators. The output regulators have electrical controllers and are coupled to each hydraulic motor of a driven wheel way as to limit the power from each regulator to a value marginally above the theoretical output for the motor of the wheel to which the power regulator is connected.

Abstract: A decorative component for use as a piece of trim including an unlaminated flexible sheet of material having a front face and a back face and a periphery, and a stiffener for fixing a shape of the sheet of material relative to a desired shape of the decorative component. The stiffener is a flexible bead affixed to at least a portion of only the periphery of only the back base of the sheet of material. The front face of the sheet of material is an aspect conferring face.

Abstract: An apparatus for massaging a prostate gland by a contraction of a sphincter including a head and a resistor section. The head has a size suitable for fitting into a human rectum and through the sphincter. The head has a bulbous upper portion and a tapered section extending from the upper portion. The tapered section narrows in diameter from the upper portion. The resistor section is connected to a bottom of the head. The resistor section has a tapered surface widening from the bottom of the head. The tapered surface of the resistor section has an angle of taper smaller than an angle of taper of the tapered section at the bottom of the head. The resistor section is adapted to movably hold the tapered section of the head within the sphincter.

Abstract: A novel process for manufacturing fully vitrified flat extruded ceramic glazed, unglazed tiles and profiles includes the following steps: mixing of raw materials in predetermined ratios; wet milling in ball mills; mechanical filter pressing to get cakes; shredding of cake to obtain noodles like structure; using a de-airing pug mill machine to produce proper mixing by removing of air the body; drawing a column of clay body through a die for required shapes; drying in three layer horizontal drier and chamber drier; coloring in a appropriate glazing line; firing in a appropriate roller kiln; sorting line; packing and palletizing machine; and using a sawing and glueing machine for smaller size tiles to make patterns and for border tiles. The invention also includes a system for carrying out the invented process so as to achieve high quality fully vitrified ceramic tiles and profiles.