Abstract: An improvement is accomplished in apparatus for the continuous production of tubing from tubing stock, and like, elongated, closed structures from appropriate stocks. The apparatus includes welding means for continuously welding the tubing stock to form the tubing, with the welding occurring at a welding station. Downstream of the welding station are stations for the further processing of the tubing after welding, which generate conditions adverse to interior coatings. In apparatus as described, the improvement comprises several inventive features. A spray head provides for spraying of coating, and fits within the tubing. An elongated, flexible lance locates the spraying means downstream of the processing stations which generate adverse interior coating conditions, by introduction of the spray head into the tubing interior upstream of the welding station, and after introduction, movement of the spray head into the desired downstream position.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removing a pedal crank arm from a bicycle axle end, wherein the axle end is received in a bore in the crank arm. The apparatus includes a tubular insert receivable in the bore of the crank arm and adapted to be fixed to the crank arm and a pressure screw receivable coaxially through the insert in threaded engagement therewith. The screw includes a bearing plug and a threaded member rotatably coupled to the bearing plug. The threaded member has a plug end and a drive end and a threaded outer surface portion in threaded engagement with the insert. The bearing plug has a bearing end frictionally engageable with the axle end to inhibit relative movement therebetween. The threaded member further includes coupling means on the drive end for removable coupling to an associate drive lever.

Abstract: A procedure for the installation of clean room processing tools which require rough pumping equipment located in areas outside of the clean room. Instead of simultaneously installing and testing the pumping equipment and the processing tool, the pumping equipment is installed first along with its associated support services. Foreline piping, terminating in the proximity of the processing tool vacuum port is also installed and capped off at this time. Functional testing and qualification of the rough pumping equipment is done and then the processing tool is moved into place and connected to the pumping line on the clean room floor. This independent and sequential installation procedure reduces perturbations of on-going manufacturing activity in the clean room area and also minimizes the risk of costly damage to the processing tool by faulty, un-tested, pumping equipment.

Abstract: A dry abrasive delabeling apparatus for both plastic and glass bottles, sometimes called a label stripper, in which the bottles are fed by an in-feed starwheel to a circular starwheel which rotates the bottles slowly. Within the starwheel are wire bristle brushes rotating at a high speed against the bottles to flick off paper, foil, or plastic from the label on the bottle while restraining the bottle in close contact to the ends of the wire bristle by means of a rubber bladder to press against the bottles. The bottles are held against the wire bristles while the bottles are rotated as they are held against the bladder. The debris is vacuumed away from the apparatus.

Abstract: A method for consistently inserting pads into ribbons cassettes and a plunger for performing such method are provided. The specially designed plunger insures each pad is subject to the same amount of compression upon insertion into the reinker housing walls of each ribbon cassette. Since each pad is subject to the same amount of compression, each pad consistently absorbs the same quantity of ink without pooling.

Abstract: A method for joining a pliable, tubular joining component to one end, which is, for example, conical, of a base component, including inserting the joining component into a workpiece holder, holding the base component by use of a gripping tool so that the joining component and the base component are aligned coaxially, moving the gripping tool and the workpiece holder towards each other, delivering compressed air into the workpiece holder via a compressed air delivery channel for the purpose of widening that end of the joining component facing the base component, and pushing the base component into the widened end of the joining component. A device for carrying out the method includes a workpiece holder, a movable gripping tool for holding the base component, and a compressed air delivery channel coaxial with respect to the joining component and the base component.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a painted end frame assembly of the type used in a bed, crib, or cradle. Components of the end frame assembly are first formed and a selected color of paint is applied to each component to produce a multi-colored end frame assembly following later assembly of the components. In one embodiment, a process is provided for making a painted end frame assembly with multi-colored spindles.

Abstract: A new design for an aluminum stabilized superconductor which embeds the superconducting cable within a high purity aluminum stabilizer. This stabilizer is, in turn, partially surrounded by an aluminum alloy sheath. The aluminum alloy sheath is constructed and arranged so that at least one exterior surface of the stabilizer is open for exposure to a coolant. Preferably, this open exterior surface of the stabilizer will be knurled for greater cooling efficiency.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thin film magnetic head includes a step of preparing a wafer with a thickness greater than a desired slider length for the magnetic head, a step of forming a plurality of thin film magnetic head elements on one surface of the wafer, a step of slicing the wafer to obtain a plurality of bars so that each of the bars includes a plurality of the thin film magnetic head elements, and a step of longitudinally cutting each of the bars in parallel with a first side face of the bar, on which the thin film magnetic head elements are formed, to remove a portion of the bar at the side of a second side face which is opposed to the first side face so that a length of the bar becomes equal to the desired slider length for the magnetic head.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic head includes the process by which a curved sliding surface of a head chip for making contact with a recording medium and a penetrating window of a side surface of the head chip for determining a gap depth are formed by machining the head chip using a laser beam. The method includes placing the head chip on a working stage; placing a first mask in a light path of a laser beam from a laser source toward the side surface, the first mask being provided with a first slit for the purpose of forming the curved sliding surface of the head chip and a second slit for the purpose of forming the penetrating window of the side surface of the head chip; and irradiating the side surface through the first and second slits with the laser beam, thereby forming the curved sliding surface and the penetrating window in the head chip. The method also may include forming track grooves by irradiating the sliding surface of the head chip with the laser beam.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight apparatus for moving a splice body with respect to a cable includes a first clamp member for engaging the cable, a second clamp member for engaging the splice body and a mechanism for moving the first clamp member and the second clamp member with respect to one another. The moving mechanism can include at least one gear rack extending between the first and second clamp members, and a pinion gear operably engageable with the rack. Sheathing can be provided for the rack between the first clamp member and the second clamp member to prevent entry of foreign material into teeth of the rack. In addition, an enclosure can be provided for housing a portion of the elongated rack extending outwardly beyond the first or second clamp members to prevent entry of foreign material into the teeth of the rack.

Abstract: An electronic assembly for connecting to an electronic system is disclosed which includes, in one embodiment, a connector having a group of contacts, each contact having a mating portion and an interconnect finger. A first circuitry module includes a group of leads providing a signal path to electronic components contained therewithin, wherein each of the leads is coupled directly to an interconnect finger of a corresponding one of the group of connector contacts. A protective body is rigidly coupled to the first connector and is formed to encase the first circuitry module and to provide support and protection to the circuitry module. In another embodiment suitable for a PCMCIA card assembly, each of a group of leads of a leaded chip-carrier module is directly connected to interconnect fingers of the connector.

Abstract: A process for preparing said multilayer printed wiring board comprising the steps of (1) adhering copper foils respectively to both the faces of a substrate, masking and etching said foils in a usual way to form circuits, (2) applying copper foils having a semi-cured insulating layer formed on one face thereof respectively to said circuits with the insulating layer facing to said circuit, the insulating layers being as defined above, and then pressing the whole together under heat and (3) masking and etching the copper foils with the insulating layer thereon in a usual way to form circuits, the steps (2) and (3) being repeated as many times as desired.

Abstract: Testing probes in a testing apparatus are supported in a unitary structure to provide rigidity of the supports for the probes in testing. The spring probes have a contact head at the distal end from the probe tip with a set of antirotation tabs which lock in a cooperating antirotation slot in the probe guide. The contact head has a cone-shaped pilot at its tip which is engaged with a gold-plated contact spring. The inner diameter is integrally in contact with the pilot by mechanical engagement or bonding by soldering or laser welding or the like.

Abstract: A metal electromagnetic shielding sheath is provided on a multibranched bundle of electrical conductors. The sheath includes sheath elements braided directly on the branches of said bundle, and at least one of the ends of said sheath elements is held captive between two superposed rings gripping the corresponding branch of the bundle.

Abstract: Terminal insertion methods for preventing a terminal and a connector housing from being broken in the event that a secondary insertion fails. The distance from a rear end of a terminal to secondary insertion claws, which are behind primary insertion claws, is set approximately to the required insertion stroke. When the terminal interferes with the connector housing during the secondary insertion process, a wire between the rear end of the terminal and the rear insertion claws is made to buckle to release an overload acting on the terminal and connector housing. A primary chuck cylinder for the front insertion claws is connected to a rod of a primary insertion cylinder; the primary chuck cylinder is secured to a guide plate; a secondary insertion cylinder 10 is secured to the guide plate; and a secondary chuck cylinder for the rear insertion claws is connected to a rod of the secondary insertion cylinder.

Abstract: A method to automatically align internal splines (20) of a torque converter (16) to mating external splines (18) of a transmission subassembly (14) during the assembly of the torque converter (16) to the transmission subassembly (14). The apparatus includes a robotic end effector assembly (26) coupled to an arm (22) of a robot (24). The end effector assembly (26) includes a counterbalance mechanism, such as spring assemblies (62) and a position sensor (64) that provide for a reduced effective weight of the torque converter (10) to allow the splines to align and detect if the splines are not properly aligned. Upon sensing non-engagement, robot (24) lifts, rotates and lowers the torque converter (16) until the position sensor (64) detects alignment of the mating splines.

Abstract: Components of the printing device are attached by a process employing thermo-compressive welding. The process results in a unitary, graded interface between the attached components and eliminates the need for applying thermal-cure adhesives to secure the components.

Abstract: A silencer includes: a porous inner pipe provided in a peripheral wall thereof with a large number of small pores; an outer pipe surrounding the porous inner pipe; a sound absorbing material incorporated in an annular clearance between the porous inner pipe and the outer pipe; and a plurality of exhaust gas expansion chambers defined in the porous inner pipe and arranged such that an exhaust gas is sequentially passed through the exhaust gas expansion chambers. The sound absorbing material is formed of a heat-resistant fiber layer which is wound around an outer peripheral surface of the porous inner pipe with a binder interposed therebetween, and an outer peripheral surface of the heat-resistant fiber layer is press-fitted to an inner peripheral surface of the outer pipe with a predetermined interference. Thus, it is possible to prevent a reduction in sound vanish effect due to the leakage and short-circuiting of an exhaust gas and a reduction in engine power performance.

Abstract: A cast iron exhaust manifold having an inside surface covered with a ceramic coating comprising, by weight, about 30% to about 70% unfused silica, about 5% to about 30% magnesia, about 5% to about 20% alumina and about 3% to about 10% sodium oxide. The coating will preferably be built up in multiple layers at least one of which is relatively porous and another is relatively dense resulting from vacuum degassing of the slurry used to deposit the coating.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical junction box, which is provided with a casing constructing an outline thereof and accommodating a circuit board having a desired circuit pattern, a plurality of housings mounted outside the casing for connecting electrical parts such as a fuse, relay and a connector for wiring harnesses, wherein terminals drawn out from the circuit of the circuit board are accommodated in an aligned form in each of the housings, the method comprising the steps of: making a plurality of terminal insertion holes along a predetermined pattern composed of a plurality of paths formed in the casing; forming a circuit pattern by screen printing an electrically conductive paste on the inner surface of the casing from the upper position of the terminal insertion holes; pressure inserting a bottom base portion of the respective terminals into a corresponding one of the plurality of terminal insertion holes; and forming an electrically conductive circuit pattern by depositing a plated layer of a d

Abstract: A frame assembly for a motor vehicle and method of manufacturing the same. The method comprises the steps of: forming a rearward frame module, forming a forward frame module, and forming a central frame module comprising a pair of longitudinal central frame siderails.

Abstract: The end surface 2e of the press-fit portion 2c of the axle 2 is machined with high precision to serve as a reference surface for measuring the negative bearing clearance upon completion of the assembly. The inner ring 3 is press-fitted on the press-fit portion 2c of the axle 2 and is fixed in position by the nut 6 screwed on the threaded portion 2d of the axle 2. In this axle bearing assembly, the inner ring 3 abuts against the shoulder portion 2d of the axle 2 with no clearance defined therebetween, and the negative bearing clearance is assured.

Abstract: A powered pruning saw is disclosed in which a drive motor is connected to an elongated drive shaft rotatably held within an shaft or pole. A gear head is mounted at the other end of the pole to the remote end of the drive shaft. The gear head includes a gear housing formed of two housing halves, with a pinion rotatably mounted by a pinion bearing within the gear housing for coaxial rotation with the drive shaft. The pinion shaft mounts the pinion at one end and a drive shaft receiver at a remaining end for releasably receiving an end of the drive shaft. A cutter arbor shaft is also rotatably mounted in the gear head, and mounts a gear in meshing engagement with the pinion. A cutter arbor shaft bearing mounts the cutter arbor shaft and gear for rotation about a cutter arbor shaft axis that is angularly offset from the drive shaft axis. A cutter is releasably attached to the cutter arbor shaft.

Abstract: A pipe cutter includes a jaw formed on one end of a handle and includes a cutter blade pivotally coupled to the handle and having a cutter edge adapted to be moved toward the jaw for cutting a pipe. The cutter blade includes a number of ratchet teeth formed in the bottom peripheral portion and includes a depression having two end portions. A handgrip includes an actuator for engaging with the ratchet teeth and for rotating the cutter blade. A pawl may prevente the cutter blade from rotating in the reverse direction. An adjusting member is pivotally coupled to the handle and includes a protrusion slidably engaging with the depression of the cutter blade and engageable with either of the end portions of the depression for adjusting the distance between the cutter edge and the jaw.

Abstract: A hand lever device is disclosed which is adapted so that a throttle valve as a driven member can be adjusted appropriately in its degree of opening via a cable and kept at a desired degree of opening and yet immediately returned to the minimum degree of opening to ensure high safety. Thus, fatigue of an operator's fingers can be diminished. Also, the throttle valve is enabled to be brought to the degree of opening at which it had stood before it was returned to the minimum degree of opening without the necessity of readjustment. The hand lever device comprises an eccentric cam shaft (40) including a supporting shaft portion (42) and a pivot pin portion (41, 43) having pivotal axis (0b) eccentric to axis (0a) of the supporting shaft portion (42), a main lever (30) pivotally fitted on the supporting shaft portion (42), and a sub-lever (50) fixed to the pivot pin portion (41). The main lever (30) and sub-lever (50) are pivotally operated to draw a cable (20) connected to a driven member (CV).

Abstract: An artist's drawing device for maintaining a constant three-dimensional perspective while rendering a subject or object. The drawing device includes a first visually-defined perimeter of a planar geometric figure having a first size, a second visually-defined perimeter of a planar geometric figure having proportionate dimensions but a larger overall size than the first planar figure, and means for seeing the first and second planar geometric perimeters in a concentric spaced relation along the artist's line of sight, the smaller geometric perimeter being closer to the artist. The artist secures the device in position for viewing a subject or object therethrough such that the perimeter of the second geometric figure is eclipsed from sight by the perimeter of the first geometric figure. This fixes the artist's perspective on said subject/object in all of three dimensions, and any deviation from said fixed perspective becomes immediately apparent when the state of eclipse is lost.

Abstract: A device for displaying a center position of a laser beam in a vertical-degree measuring system comprises a light receiving device constituted by photosensors and a liquid crystal display panel for displaying a light receiving position. The light receiving device and the liquid crystal display panel are integrally fixed with coordinate axes registered on a vertical line. A center portion of a laser beam is subjected to data processing by an arithmetically processing section from a laser beam receiving position of the light receiving device to display a center point on the liquid crystal display panel. Since the center position displayed on the liquid crystal panel is registered with the center position of the laser beam received by the light receiving device, it is possible to directly access to the display position to utilize it as a reference point for a setting-out.

Abstract: A gauge for installation and adjustment of an interlock mechanism in elevator systems includes a gauge body with a horizontal line level and a first and a second arms protruding from the gauge body. The first arm is sized to establish a horizontal distance between two rollers of the interlock mechanism in the closed position during the adjustment procedure. The second arm is sized to establish a horizontal distance between two rollers of the interlock mechanism in the open position during the adjustment procedure. The gauge ensures consistently accurate horizontal measurement between the two rollers of the interlock mechanism in both the closed and open positions and proper alignment of the interlock mechanism during the installation and adjustment procedures.

Abstract: A tape measure is provided which has less rotational wearing and trouble, increased reliability of cooperative rotation, and an easier assembling and disassembling structure. The tape measure is characterized in that a unitized gear mechanism can be taken out from outside, and a sub-rotary disc axis member and a take-up drive can be rotated together.

Abstract: A register draw-in device for sheet printing and embossing machines has two front or leading edge stops and a side stop, and position sensors (S1, S2, S3) for detecting print marks (P1, P2, P3) of a sheet (5). Two detectors (D1, D2) associated with the front stops (A1, A2) detect the sheet leading edge. The front stops are adjustable by control elements (M1, M2) until front print marks (P1, P2) on the sheet are detected by sensors (S1, S2). A control element (M3) then adjusts the side stop (A3) until a side print mark (P3) is detected by another sensor (S3). A system control (11) controls this register correction with the position sensors (S1, S2, S3), the detectors (D1, D2) and the control elements (M1, M2, M3). This accomplishes reliable automatic register correction for each individual sheet and therefore maximum print quality.

Abstract: In a drying section of a paper making machine, the paper web is conducted through a plurality of single tier dryer sections and then transferred to at least one final double tier dryer section for completing the drying process. The paper web is threaded through the open draw between the single tier dryer sections and the double tier dryer section and through the open draws between the lower cylinders and the upper cylinders in the double tier dryer section by use of air jets which blow at the paper web from opposite sides thereof. The air jets include at least one jet which blows in a direction generally opposite to that of the paper web.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel processes for the dewatering of a wide variety of solid-liquid matrices, including primary and secondary sludge, which involve the simultaneous application of pressure and heat to the solid-liquid matrices.

Abstract: A paper-making process control system is provided for a paper making machine to simulate a web drying operation performed by the drying sections of the paper machine, in order to enhance the reliability of controlling operation in the web product grade change and to reduce the time necessary for the grade change. In the control system, when a web product change is carried out during the paper-making process by passing a web (WE) along with a canvas belt (14b) around a steam-heated drums (14a) for the drying of the web (WE), the control system describes heat balance among the steam-heated drums(14a), the web (WE), and the canvas belt (14b) by heat balance equations on an assumption that there is no temperature differential in the temperature of the circumferential portion of each steam-heated drum (14a), and adjustably regulates supply of steam to the respective steam-heated drums (14a) on the basis of the heat balance equations to thereby bring a moisture content of the web (WE) to a desired value.

Abstract: An automated air filtration and drying system diffusor is disclosed which includes at least one pair of parallel overlapping panels to balance a flow of air in a filtration and drying system. Aperatures are located in each of the panels. The aperatures of a second panel block the aperatures of the first panel. In a preferred embodiment, air flow generated by a rotary blower includes aperatures positioned in a rotary center of the panels with openings having a greater surface area than aperatures positioned on an exterior of the panels. A greater velocity is generated by air passing through aperatures having a smaller relative opening, thus balancing or equalizing the air flow.

Abstract: In a method for preventing the occurrence of an explosive state in a gas mixture, especially of solvents in air, in an essentially confined space, virtually complete oxidation of at least part of the gas mixture taking place, either the temperature difference .DELTA.T between the temperatures of the gas mixture before and after the oxidation is determined, and if the temperature difference .DELTA.T is greater than a maximal permissible temperature increase .DELTA.T.sub.max, safety measures are taken, or the temperature T.sub.1 of the gas mixture before the oxidation and the temperature T.sub.2 of the gas mixture after the oxidation are measured, and the measured temperatures T.sub.1 and T.sub.2 are compared with a minimum temperature T.sub.min before oxidation of the gas mixture and a maximum temperature T.sub.max after oxidation of the gas mixture, the difference between T.sub.max and T.sub.min being less than, or equal to, the maximal permissible temperature increase .DELTA.T.sub.

Abstract: A shoe is provided with a cushioning element, preferably a heel strike cushioning element for a sole portion of the shoe. The cushioning element includes a first chamber having substantially transparent flexible walls filled for example, with a liquid or gel cushioning material. A second chamber is provided having gas impervious, preferably substantially transparent walls which receive therebetween and enclose a portion of the first chamber. The first chamber is seated over the second chamber to form a gas filled cell between the walls of the enclosed portion of the first chamber and the walls of the second chamber. Preferably, a plurality of ribs project from the walls of the second chamber into the gas filled cell to form a plurality of gas filled pockets between the ribs, and the walls of the enclosed portion of the first chamber and the second chamber. The second chamber of the cushioning element is disposed over the sole portion.

Abstract: A conforming sole construction for a walking shoe is characterized by a flexible PVC outsole containing in its upper surface a low density polyurethane insert for shock absorption. Mounted on the upper surface of the outsole and insert is a combined footbed and multilayered socklining. The footbed is formed of EVA and includes integral heel and arch support portions. The socklining has a lower layer of shock absorbing closed cell foam material, a layer of latex material containing humidity and odor absorbing carbon particles, an upper layer of open cell ergonomic foam material, and a cover layer of woven water absorbing and polyester fiber materials for wicking moisture from the foot of the wearer. The sole construction provides increased support for the heel and arch of the wearer's foot and improved cushioning over the length of the foot.

Abstract: A ski boot has a shell (1) and a shaft or a cuff (8). The shell contains two overlapping closing quarters bridged by a tongue-shaped instep cover (4). The closing members (3) engage the shell (1) through outer closing quarters (2) and thus close the inner overlapping closing quarters.

Abstract: A sport boot with an upper which closes by tightening devices for maintaining it on the lower part of the wearer's leg includes a device for adjusting a portion of its contour adapted to modify the envelopment perimeter of the upper, independently of the tightening devices. The adjustment device has a linkage element having a rigidity at least equivalent to that of the wall of the upper, which is fixed rigidly and only on both sides of a scallop to block reciprocally the edges of the latter and to ensure continuity of the upper edge of the upper, a fixing device being provided to be adjustable to vary the spacing of the scallop edges whose lower portion is located toward the base of the upper in the zone corresponding to the transition zone between the lower part of the leg and the ankle of the wearer of the boot.

Abstract: The ski boot essentially consists of a lower part (1), in the form of a shell with a variable volume, and a boot leg, in the form of a collar (2). The collar (2) is articulated on the shell. The shell has two tightening buckles (4, 5) and the collar (2) has a closure and tightening buckle (6) located just below its upper end. The collar (2) has a lower-leg belt (10) surrounding the shell above the point of articulation (3) of the collar (2) on the shell. The lower-leg belt (10) has a closure and tightening buckle (11). When buckle (11) is closed and tightened, the buckle's tightening direction (F) passes above the point of articulation (3) in a slightly inclined direction towards the rear of the boot. The lower-leg belt (10) may consist of a material which is stiffer than the collar (2). The lower-leg belt (10) improves how the ski boot holds the lower leg without having to increase the apparent stiffness of the collar and without reducing the possibility of forward flexing of the collar by the lower leg.

Abstract: An improved snowshoe frame design comprised of two "U" shaped segments, a front segment and a rear segment, in which the rear segment is pivotally attached to the front segment producing an axis of rotation perpendicular to the major axis of the frame plane. The two said joints permit adjustable spring-damper characteristics whereas the stable position is such that the major axis of the two segments is collinear. Both segments containing two optional cross members for the purpose of aiding in rotational integrity of the said joint, one on each "U" segment, parallel to axis of rotation of said segments. The cross member of said front segment optionally includes a plate welded, or attached by other mechanical means, vertically and parallel to the axis of said member, on the snowside of the segment. Two slidable tubes over the outer diameter of front and/or rear segment near the two joints, with a latching means, to allow a locking feature of said joints at the described stable position.

Abstract: An athletic shoe designed for kicker's kicking footballs from the ground having a toe portion that extends upwardly with respect to the horizontal plane formed by the heel and instep of the shoe. The toe has a kicking surface that is substantially flat and perpendicular to the horizontal plane of the heel and instep. Furthermore, the kicking surface is as wide as the widest part of the kicker's foot so that slight misalignment to the left or right of center of the kicker's foot with respect to the ball does not substantially affect kicking accuracy. A shank can be provided on the sole and substantially aligned with the kicking surface to prevent toe and ankle breakdown during kicking. Additionally, a last for forming the kicking shoe having the upwardly extending toe area and substantially flat kicking surface at the frontmost part of the toe area. The last also is as wide at the toe area as the widest part of the shoe.

Abstract: An excavation tooth point longitudinally extending along an axis and having a pocket area extending inwardly through a rear end thereof is telescoped onto a nose portion of an adapter structure by inserting the nose portion into the tooth point pocket area. The inserted nose portion has a tapered side opening therein that is positioned between a corresponding pair of similarly tapered tooth side wall openings. The tooth point is removably coupled to the adapter nose using an elongated, wedge shaped connector member which is inserted, small end first, through the generally aligned tooth and adapter openings. An internal passage longitudinally extends through the large connector member end and receives an inner portion of a force exerting member which compresses a spring within the passage, the spring in turn resiliently biasing an outer portion of the force exerting member into abutment with an interior surface portion of the tooth.

Abstract: A steam iron having a soleplate, a thermostat mounted to the soleplate, and means for delivering water onto the soleplate for conversion into steam. The soleplate has a ramp extending down and away from the thermostat towards a water containment wall. The water containment wall forms a puddle area between the ramp and the water containment wall. The soleplate also has a steam surge drying wall located past the water containment wall. The drying wall is located directly between and separating exits from a surge steam area of the soleplate. The drying wall converts water, entrained in the surge steam, into steam.

Abstract: A sign system having one or more rail sections which are characterized as having substantially uniform cross-sections and longitudinal axis with indents configured within the rail system for accepting protrusions located on sign holder bases. The cross-sections of each rail section are characterized as having an open region for accepting connectors for connecting the rail sections to support elements. Body portions are provided for retaining the connectors as well.

Abstract: An in-line muzzle-loading firearm in which the firing pin is cocked by a bolt action permits the use of a stronger firing pin spring, a firing pin of reduced mass, and reduced firing pin travel, resulting in reduced lock times.

Abstract: A trigger assembly which allows for recocking a semi-automatic firearm while the trigger is still depressed through a continuous linkage assembly.

Abstract: An improvement for retaining sling swivels on a firearm where web or narrow fabric is used in place of cord. Holes in an outer retaining piece and an inner cushioning piece can be of any shape. An extending projection may be used in the holes to conform the web or narrow fabric to the openings in the sling swivel.In another embodiment, a wire may be enclosed in a closed web loop. A tab, which is folded and stitched, is formed adjacent to an outer retaining piece.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a main wire having three support portions for holding a spinner, and two supports for securing multiple fish hooks. The hooks will hold various types of bait and because of the ganging of the hooks will resemble a school of small fish.