Abstract: The invention is directed to a scratch ink composition improved in erasability, hiding power and ease of use. The invention relates to a scratch ink composition comprising a flaky pigment having a particle size distribution (as determined with a laser diffraction particle size distribution analyzer) such that the integral fraction of particles not larger than 10 &mgr;m in diameter is not more than 30%, a resin component, and a solvent.

Abstract: A junction box connector having a tubular body through which an electrical wire-carrying conduit is passed for termination at the junction box plate. The connector has an end which is designed to engage in an opening in the junction box plate, and may be locked in position so as to prevent axial pullout of the connector once it is in locked position, thus assuring electrical connection of the electrical wires in the junction box.

Abstract: A system which includes a steering member that not only allows the operator to accomplish the steering of a vehicle, but also allows the operator to merely exert a force on the steering member to control the braking mechanism of a vehicle. The steering member, acting as a unitary device for controlling two of the principal operations of a vehicle, provides the operator with improved handling capabilities and does so without the operator needing to use his/her feet which makes the control system of the vehicle particularly suited for handicapped individuals.

Abstract: A plug-in surge protector having an improved handle for facilitating and isolating the removal of an individual protector from a protector panel without interfering with adjacent protectors. The plug-in protector comprises a body having a front end and a rear end. Extending from the rear end of the body are terminals for plugging into sockets on a protector panel. Extending from the front end of the body is a handle having a reduced width and concave upper and lower surfaces. On the concave surfaces are horizontal teeth running across the width of the handle. It is preferable that the teeth are tilted towards the rear end of the body and against the direction of removal of the protector from the panel. The reduced width of the handle allows the removal of a single protector without touching or interfering with adjacent protectors plugged into the panel. The teeth on the handle increases the frictional surface area to facilitate removal of the protector from the panel.

Abstract: A network interface unit is disclosed having two layers of equipment and a hinged arrangement that allows the layers of the equipment to be swung out away from each other to facilitate maintenance and to decrease wiring density, while at the same time also providing side expansion capabilities of the network interface unit.