Abstract: A securement foot is lockable to a support of any kind. It comprises a base formed with a longitudinal stop, two lateral stops and a transverse stop, with another transverse stop being provided on an element hinged to the base, said hinged element carrying a portion of the locking means, with the other portion thereof being integral with the base. The support is for example a hook, a holding clip, and the like.

Abstract: A furniture hinge for a door wing with a lateral and depth adjustment fitting. A base plate for attachment to a piece of furniture is adjustably connected to a hinge arm, and a pivot bearing is constructed on the free end of the hinge arm, whereby the inclination of the hinge arm is adjustable relative to the base plate by two fixing screws, each of which is capable of being screwed in to the furniture sidewall through holes in both the hinge arm and the base plate, thus restraining the base plate on the furniture sidewall. A pivot bearing formed by a lug bent up from the base plate embraces the free end of the hinge arm. Cams project from both sides of the base plate side faces in the region of the inclination adjusting screw.

Abstract: A hinge assembly wherein the hinge pin and the first two of the interleaved hinge fingers are configured such that, once the pin has been installed and the hinge is in an operating position, the hinge pin is positively retained without the need for additional securing hardware.

Abstract: A slide hinge for pivotally mounting two bodies includes a curved channel disposed in a housing and a beam member slideably disposed in the channel. The housing is mounted to one of the bodies and the beam member is mounted to the other body. As the beam member slides in the channel, the hinged bodies pivot with respect to each other.

Abstract: An improved shirring device for sausage casing includes a station having opposed shirring wheels for shirring casing onto a mandrel. Opposed jaws positioned for movement transverse to the mandrel operate to engage shirred casing. Both the wheels and jaws are mounted on a slidable platform which is movable axially to transport shirred casing along the mandrel and to compact the shirred casing.

Abstract: A stretching mechanism of a device for cutting slaughtered poultry, said mechanism being provided with a support surface for the bird, with means to hang the bird by the legs, with means to hold the wings of the bird and with means to hold the trunk on the support surface, said trunk holding means including gripper means which engage the spine of the bird. According to the invention the gripper means consist of a symmetrical centering fork and that the centering fork and the support section are guided movably in two directions relative to each other in a plane, perpendicularly to the support surface, wherein in the operative end position the centering fork engages the spine at the inside of the trunk of the bird.

Abstract: A disposable tension sleeve for a stuffing machine having a snap-lock connector component at one end which is detachably attachable to either a male connector or a female connector on the stuffing machine.

Abstract: Bacteria and foreign matter can be more thoroughly removed from poultry carcases being processed for food by deluging with water, then spraying with an atomized high velocity solution of baking soda and water, deluging with water again. Then spraying with an atomized high velocity solution of baking soda and water for the second time, then spraying with an atomized mist of 3% hydrogen peroxide, and finally deluged again with ordinary plant tap water.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting at least one can between a sliver furnishing fiber processing machine, e.g. a carding machine, and a sliver fed fiber processing machine, e.g. a drawing frame, by means of a transporting carriage. In order to improve loading and unloading as well as transport of the spinning cans, a loading and unloading device for the can is associated with the transporting carriage, with the loading and unloading device including conveyor elements for moving the can with respect to the transporting carriage.

Abstract: This safety closure particularly for ski boots comprises a closure lever associated with one of the flaps to be joined and connected to a link element. Coupleable to the link element is an opening element associated with the other of the flaps to be joined. Also provided is a locking lever adapted to prevent release of the closure lever as the link element is placed under tension, thereby the closure device has two separate members, the one for closing the device and the other for opening it.

Abstract: A tiltable button has a two-piece interior part of rigid material including a disk-like member non-turnably held between a cap and a button back, and a separate socket member extending through a hollow hub of the button back and joined with a tack member with a garment fabric therebetween. The disk-like member has at least one unyielding off-center leg. The socket member has a collar portion which is loosely received in the hollow hub and through which collar portion there extends at least one groove receptive of the leg so that the disk-like member and hence the button body can be manually tilted with respect to the axis of the socket member but are prevented from turning about their own common axis.

Abstract: A releasable fastener (40) is provided that includes a base member (2) having a compressible portion (12) at one end adapted to be inserted into an opening in a panel or the like when compressed and to secure the fastener to the panel upon expansion and having means such as an open ended portion (6) extending from an opposite end thereof adapted to secure an article to the fastener as well as including a latch means (22) extending from body member (2) for engaging portion 12 and holding it in a compressed state to facilitate simultaneous removal of fasteners (40) from the panel opening when a plurality of such fasteners are involved.

Abstract: A positive interconnect system (10) embodying the concepts of the present invention provides a sealed passageway between a fireplace insert (11) and a liner (12) in the flue (13) of a chimney (14). An oval connector (46) and a transitional connector (48) are each constructed with an overall depth dimension such that they may be individually inserted through the opening (29) in a damper frame (21) and into the smoke chamber (28) of the chimney (14). After the connectors (46, 48) are received within the smoke chamber (28) they may be joined together by an interlock (49) to form a composite connector assembly (45). The assembly (45) is then fastened to the uppermost end (95) of a flexible duct (40), and the assembly (45) is then moved upwardly through the smoke chamber (28) into sealing engagement with the flue liner (12). Post means (111, 112) support the assembly (45) in sealing engagement with the flue liner (12).

Abstract: A method for seaming the ends of a papermaker's fabric during installation on papermaking equipment is disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for the production of short warps, particularly cloth designs in multicolor weaving in which differently colored yarns are wound one after the other and are crossed while being wound, including a drum of generally conical configuration upon which yarn is wound, the drum being rotated during a winding operation, a carriage adjacent the drum, guideways supporting the carriage for sliding movement generally parallel to the axis of the drum, the carrier having detachably secured thereto a carrier section, a slide bar carried by the carrier section for separating selected yarn from remaining yarn, the slide bar being movable generally parallel to and transversely of the drum axis to separate selected yarn, at least one lease rod and one overrun rod carried by the carrier section for movement parallel to the drum axis, and a cam for moving the lease rod generally transversely of the drum axis and the overrun rod generally parallel to the drum axis.

Abstract: A tool holder is mounted upon the crossfeed arrangement of a machine tool, e.g. a lathe, and have a swing part which is rotatable about one axis, a cutter head which is rotatable relative to the swing part about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, the first axis being orthogonal to a plane of displacement of said crossfeed arrangement. Means is provided for the programmed positioning of the head relative to the swing part and the swing part relative to the crossfeed arrangement so that the angular positions of the cutter can be effected under programming control within wide range of angular orientations and receiving outside the X-Z plane is possible.

Abstract: A roll for processing material in the form of a web or strip consists of a cylindrical hollow body of metal, in the cylinder wall of which there is provided a helical medium passage through which a heating or cooling medium can flow. In order to avoid sealing problems in the region of the cylinder wall and to achieve a high heating or cooling performance, the cylinder wall is formed from a cast metal tube and the helical medium passage is formed from a spiral tube of a metal having a distinctly higher melting temperature in comparison with that of the cyinder wall, the spiral tube being rigidly embedded in the cylinder wall during casting thereof. The cylinder wall consists particularly advantageously of a centrifugally cast tube, preferably of aluminium, in the wall of which the spiral tube is included in the casting.

Abstract: A calender roller includes a hollow cylindrical roller body which is traversed by a stationary shaft whose outer diameter is smaller than the inner width of the roller body so that a gap is defined therebetween. The opposing end portions of the shaft are provided with rolling bearings to support the roller body and accommodate the channel system for connecting the gap with an inlet and outlet for a thermal transmitting fluid. Provided between the lateral end faces of the gap and the bearings are sealing and fitting members which are movable in axial direction to control the length of the heating zone along the roller body.

Abstract: An improved construction and method of assembly for forming a simulated wire wheel trim is disclosed herein which employs axially inner and outer spoke retainer plate members which are secured together subsequent to assembly of spoke members thereto and operate to securely clamp the spoke members therebetween. The axially outer spoke retainer plate member is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings which are designed to loosely receive the radially inner ends of the spoke members before the radially outer ends thereof have been inserted in the openings provided in the outer ring assembly.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an integrated wheel for a vehicle, on which a tire is mounted, by a combination of die forging work, press spreading work and rotative ironing work, the method including the steps of integrally molding by die forging work a disc of the wheel and a thick tubular portion whose outer peripheral surface is made approximately parallel to the axial direction of the wheel through the root portion enlarged in the outer peripheral edge of the disc in the diametrically outward direction; performing the work for spreading both axial end edges of the thick tube portion in the diametrically outward direction by means of a press and work for pressing a rotative ironing tool against the axial intermediate portion of the thick tubular portion carried out after or prior to said spreading step; allowing the material to escape in a direction opposite the travelling direction of the rotative ironing tool in the subsequent step during pressing; and thereafter pressing the rotative ironing tool against t

Abstract: The device for driving tongue and groove flooring panels into a mated or seated position for installation on floor joist has a weighted head including a rear face adapted to impact the outer edge of an elongated seated member resting on the floor joist and abutting an outer edge of the flooring panel to be installed. The head also includes an elongated opening for slidably receiving the upper portion of a floor joist. The head is moved back and forth along a floor joist to impact the seating member and drive the panel into a seated position by an elongated handle extending upwardly and rearwardly at an incline from the head. The handle is long enough to permit a workman to straddle a previously installed panel and the panel being installed while driving the latter panel into a fully seated position. The width of the groove and the head approximates the width or thickness of the floor joist.

Abstract: A track support for supporting a flexible continuous loop track when it is being removed or installed on a vehicle. Removing or installing the continuous loop flexible track by conventional methods is very difficult because of its weight and flexibility. The subject apparatus includes a track support having first and second ends with curved plates approximately the shape of semi-circular ends of the track loop where it engages wheels on a vehicle. The first and second ends are supported by at least one beam attached thereto in a manner to adjustably set the track support snug with the flexible track loop. Several retainers with hooks and fasteners secure the track to the support. Thereby the flexible track is held in an oval shape when being removed or installed on the vehicle similar to the shape it is when on the vehicle.

Abstract: An articulated rafter framing jig and it's method of use and structure. It depends on the correct usage of the jig to hold securely and quickly rafter stock so that accurate marking for seat cuts, cheek and plumb cuts be made without use of complicated measurements, tools or calculations and needs only one measurement to accurately position a rafter stock in jig relative to other roof members, thereby saving time and expense.

Abstract: A window spacer assembly is disclosed having tubular members interconnected by corner pieces. The corner pieces are provided with flexible fingers which create an interference fit with the tubular member ends and resist forces which tend to pull the assembly apart.

Abstract: First and second separately actuatable triggers are mounted to a housing which carries a hollow needle through which a fastener is dispensed. The needle is mounted to the housing for movement between original and extended positions. The article to be tagged is situated adjacent the front of the housing. When the first trigger is depressed, a tag is moved from a stack on the housing into alignment with the needle as the needle is moved forward to pierce the tag and article. Also, a fastener is fed into the needle. When the second trigger is depressed, the fastener is moved through the needle such that the T-bar end is situated behind the article and the needle retracts to its original position. The apparatus is pulled away from the article, leaving the tag affixed by the fastener. The apparatus is light-weight, easily manipulatable, and can be operated by a single hand.

Abstract: A system for accepting conventional wire in bulk form, cutting the wire into predetermined lengths and preparing the ends of the wire for use in conventional wire harnesses is disclosed. More specifically, the system accepts as input data, in digital form, which fully describes each wire to be formed. Individual wires having the required length are cut from wire provided in bulk form. As each section of wire is measured and cut, it is stored in individual containers and the ends of each section is secured by a clamp. A transport system sequentially transports the stored wires to workstations where conventional wire preparation tasks such as stripping, marking and attachment of terminals are performed. After all wire preparation functions have been performed, the individual wires are removed from their containers and utilized in forming wire harnesses.

Abstract: MOS transistors in which the source and drain contact are isolated from the common substrate are formed by using the gate conductor to mask a high dose high energy implant which creates a thin dielectric region within the body of the common substrate beneath the source and drain regions, but not beneath the channel region. For single crystal silicon substrates, oxygen and nitrogen are the preferred ions for use in forming the buried dielectric region. The conductive gate must be sufficiently thick so as to preclude the implanted oxygen or nitrogen ions from reaching the underlying gate dielectric or the portion of and channel region of the device will be substantially free the substrate beneath the gate. This ensures that the gate and channel region of the device will be substantially free of the implant damage which otherwise occurs during formation of the buried dielectric regions. Dielectric isolation walls are conveniently provided laterally exterior to the source-drain regions.

Abstract: A machine tool comprises a spindle stock (11) and a tool magazine (29) in which a plurality of tool-carrying toolholders (17) can be displaced along an endless path in a plane perpendicular to the axis (19) of the spindle stock (11). Two gripper arms (20, 20a) serve for transferring the toolholders (17) between withdrawal and/or loading positions (74) in the tool magazine (29), which are located on either side of the spindle stock (16), and a spindle position in a spindle nose (15) of the spindle stock (16). The endless path extends along a U shape, and a withdrawal or mounting position (74) is provided on each end (30', 30a') of the legs (30a) of the U. The spindle nose (15) is arranged in front of and below the ends (30', 30a') and rigidly connected with the tool magazine (29) in the direction of the axis (19).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrolytic double-layer capacitor comprises steps of forming a laminated intermediate member in which an insulating gasket defines a central space containing a carbonaceous compact having a recess portion; and the insulating gasket is interposed between a separator, having a region provided with no liquid column of an electrolytic solution in a position corresponding to the recess portion, and a conductive sheet; and dripping the electrolytic solution from above the above mentioned region of the separator and then deforming the conductive sheet by negative pressure so as to cause the electrolytic solution to impregnate the compact.

Abstract: A method of making a floating gate memory cell wherein the capacitance between the control gate and floating gate can be independently controlled. Independent capacitance control is achieved by forming the inter-level dielectric in a step which is independent of the gate oxide growth process.

Abstract: A method of coding a ROM from a partially processed semiconductor wafer comprising a substrate, a plurality of spaced regions separated by regions of isolating oxide deposited in said substrate, a layer of gate oxide overlying each of said spaced regions and a gate electrode overlying each layer of said gate oxide, is described comprising the use of photoresist material for preventing the formation of source and drain regions under selected ones of said gate electrodes during a subsequent doping step. The photoresist material restricts the area of implantation of dopant used for forming source and drain regions in the ROM device.

Abstract: An MOMS tunnel emission transistor is provided by a plurality of mesa stacked horizontal layers including at least one semiconductor layer (63) having an exposed edge (68) at a generally vertical side (67) of the mesa, such as the 111 plane. A first metal layer (66) has a generally vertical portion (72) extending along the side of the mesa and forming a schottky junction with the edge of the semiconductor layer. A generally vertical oxide layer (70) is on the first metal layer, and a second metal layer (71) is on the oxide. The MOMS tunnel emission transistor is formed by metal (71) - oxide (70) - metal (66) - semiconductor (63).

Abstract: A vertical metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor has a trench substantially vertically formed in a major surface of a semiconductor substrate, a first conductive layer formed in a predetermined region including a side wall surface of the trench on a gate insulating film, lower and upper diffusion layers formed in the bottom of the trench and a surface layer of the semiconductor substrate, preferably a channel doped region formed in the semiconductor substrate between the upper and lower diffusion layers, and a second conductive layer formed in contact with the lower diffusion layer in the bottom of the trench and insulated from the first conductive layer so as to fill the trench. The first conductive layer serves as a gate electrode, and the diffusion layers serves as source/drain regions, respectively. A method of manufacturing the vertical MOSFET is also proposed.

Abstract: To automatic assembly of a semiconductor device, a robot having 6 degrees of freedom is provided for effecting conveyance among prior automated devices. The robot includes a readout means for reading an identification number of a magazine for housing lead frames therein for identifying each magazine. The robot also includes a sampling station for quality control within the working range thereof. The robot includes a control means for storing magazines drawn out for quality control. Accordingly, no disturbance is produced in article flows among the component devices. The system further includes an inputting means for inputting a lot number of lead frames within the magazines. Thus, lots are reliably controlled because of one-to-one correspondence between the lot number and the identification number of the magazine.

Abstract: In a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor fabrication process, refractory metal is deposited over designated source and drain areas within a silicon substrate. Refractory metal and silicon at the interface is then mixed by ion implantation of a heavy neutral ion species such as germanium. To minimize source/drain junction depth, the source and drain locations can be subjected to bombardment by a lighter ion such as silicon which amorphizes silicon to a predetermined depth under the designated source and drain regions and so substantially confines dopant diffusion to the silicon amorphized region. To render the source and drain of desired conductivity type, an ion implantation of a non-neutral ion is then performed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermal head and a method of manufacturing the same, in which a heating portion provided with at least a heating resistor film, a conductor film and a protection film and formed on a substrate having a center-raised stripe and made of an electrically insulating material having anisotropy or selectivity with respect to etching is integrated with a lead wire portion separate from the heating portion and having lead wires formed on an electrically insulating substrate by connecting conductors of the heating portion with respective and corresponding ones of the lead wires of the lead wire portion.

Abstract: A lead-acid battery includes a case having an apertured cover with the aperture being for passage of a terminal post therethrough for electrically connecting electrodes within the battery case to apparatus outside the battery, with the terminal post extending through the aperture. A rubber layer, devoid of rubber fillers and plasticizers, circumferentially surrounds the post at the aperture. A rubber-bonding epoxy polymer is between the rubber layer and the aperture through the case.

Abstract: A bipolar electrode for generating electrical power in an electrochemical cell includes a base member, which is comprised of a core portion composed of titanium. An integral, substantially continuous and non-porous layer of lead is electroplated onto at least one face surface of the core portion and diffused a selected distance into the core portion. A substantially continuous, residual layer of the titanium alloy in the core portion remains substantially free of lead. A negative-type active mass is connected to a first face surface of the base member, and a positive-type active mass is connected to a second face surface of the base member.

Abstract: An assembly device for assembling a member having plural and spaced end segments thereon to a workpiece having plural and spaced sets of end segment receiving openings thereon, the spacing between the end segment receiving openings in each set corresponding to the spacing of the end segments from each other. The assembly device includes a frame on which is mounted a transport device for transporting the member from the supply thereof to a workpiece mounted on a workpiece holder. The member is oriented so that the end segments thereon are vertically aligned with the end segment receiving openings on the workpiece to facilitate an insertion of the end segments into the end segment receiving openings upon a movement of the transport structure into a working zone. Thereafter, the member is released by the transport mechanism to enable the transport mehanism to return back to its initial position thereof to await the receipt of a new member therein.

Abstract: A device and a process for the functionally combined production, transfer and installation of coils (11a, 11b, 11c) into the stator (12) of electrical machines using installation strips (18a to 20b) provided with spreadable tongues. A ready-wound coil set (11a, 11b, 11c) is taken off the winding machine with its formers (4, 4a), moved to the stator (12), maintaining the spatial stepping and the flat shape of the coil phase windings, transferred directly from the formers (4, 4a) into the installation strips (18a to 20b) inserted into the stator (12), and drawn into the stator (12) as a whole in a single operation. One of the two formers (4) is provided with a preferably detachable support element (13) which lifts the coil heads out of the former chambers by turning the former about the axis of its carrying rod (3). For easier introduction of the coil phase windings into the installation strips ( 18a to 20b), their strip tongues are arranged in different lengths and stepped.

Abstract: A vehicle assembly line has a main line comprising an automated assembly line portion disposed in an upstream portion thereof, a manual assembly line portion disposed in a downstream portion thereof and an automated work line portion disposed in the terminal portion thereof. The automated assembly line portion is formed of train type conveyors which can feed a vehicle body or a work selectively in continuous feed fashion or indexing feed fashion. The manual assembly line portion is formed of trolley type or power-and-free type conveyors which feed the vehicle body continuously. The automated work line portion is formed of train type conveyors which feed the vehicle body in indexing feed fashion. In the automated assembly line portion are included the assembly steps which have already been automated and those which are scheduled to be automated but are to be manually performed for the time being.

Abstract: A method of repairing an electrical conductor path interruption on a printed circuit board in the presence of heat sensitive electrical components is disclosed. The area proximate the electrical conductor path interruption is cleaned to electrically expose the conductor and area proximate the electrical interruption and to remove any dielectric material thereat which would interfere with electrical conductivity. A mask is applied to the surface of the printed circuit board parallel to the electrical conductor path and on each side of the electrical interruption adjacent the cleaned area to provide a channel which includes the electrical interruption along a portion of the electrical conductor path. At least one coat of an electrically conductive paint is applied within and along the channel to conductively connect the electrical conductor path interruption. The applied electrically conductive paint is allowed to harden.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer printed-circuit board is disclosed, the method substantially comprises the steps of: printing an electrically conductive paste on one or both sides of a predetermined number of electrically insulated prepreg base plates to form thereon electrically conductive circuits; drying the circuit processed base plates; laminating and pressing the circuit processed base plates into a single laminated board; making holes in the single laminated board, the holes being extended through in the direction of the thickness of the board; and applying an electrical conductor to the inner faces of the holes to make electrically conductive the laminated circuits to each other within the single laminated board.

Abstract: A method of and a device for sensing the presence or absence of an electrical or electronic component at the end of a vacuum pick-up means. In the absence of a component, the air flow produced by the vacuum is converted into an acoustic signal which indicates the absence of the component.

Abstract: A device for rapid peeling of citrus fruit such as oranges comprising a knife with a curved bottom cutting edge, an upper lateral stabilizer fin with thumb abutment and a handle with a "pic" end.

Abstract: A cutter type knife having a handle with a blade disposed to slide axially within the handle. Elements are provided for manually deploying the blade and automatically retracting the blade when a manual operating element is released. The manual operating element is a member adapted to be at least partially retracted into the handle. An additional part is adapted to convert movement of the aforementioned member into axial movement of the blade within the handle. In this way, retracting the aforementioned member deploys the blade. Also provide is a latch or lever for initially impeding retraction of the aforementioned member, whereby an initially greater force is required in order to begin retracting the member and thus deploy the blade.

Abstract: A cutting attachment for a carpet stripping tool whereby the carpeting being removed from a floor area is simultaneously cut into strips as the adhesive bond between the carpet and the floor is separated.

Abstract: A manually controllable machine for cutting out or notching fabric has a supporting foot (2) for supporting the machine on a cutting table (). The foot (2) has a flat face (15) on which the machine rests. To reduce the effort required to displace the machine, at least one opening (25) of at least one channel (16 to 21) is provided in the face (15), the channel (16 to 21) being connected to a source of compressed air.

Abstract: A chain saw is provided with an oil pump for supplying oil to the saw chain. The pump includes a piston immersed in a chamber formed in the housing of the saw and rotatable by a gear rigidly connected to the piston and rotated by another gear driven by a motor. The gear connected to the piston has an inclined end face which wobbles upon the rotation of the gear and is pressed by a helical spring against a supporting ball which is positioned in a recess of a flange bolt manually turnable from the outside of the housing. The path of adjustment of the supporting ball is greater than the diameter of the piston. The working pressure generated by the spring is translated directly to the piston.

Abstract: A braking arrangement for a motor-driven chain saw is disclosed. The braking arrangement is actuable by a releasing device and is held in the release position against a spring force by means of a latching device. The braking arrangement includes a brake band holding member to which a brake band is fastened. The brake band can be tightened around a clutch drum of the motor-driven chain saw by means of an ancillary chain brake device provided in addition to the chain brake device, so that the clutch drum is brought to an immediate stop. This braking action occurs also if the releasing device of the chain brake device is not actuated. In this way, the chain brake device remains activated thereby enabling it to act during operation of the chain saw, for example, in the event that the motor-driven chain saw kicks back while the saw chain is running.