Abstract: A wood treating apparatus for efficiently treating wood with a chlorine-based organic solvent includes: a solvent tank storing a mixture of chlorine-based solvent and water, which solvent tank is provided with a heater for heating the mixture to generate vapor of chlorine-based solvent and water; a treating chamber for containing wood to be treated, which treating chamber receives the vapor from the solvent tank; and a cooling chamber contacting an upper portion of the treating chamber for cooling and condensing the vapor. The treated wood dries rapidly, and can uniformly be dyed.

Abstract: A comfortable and breathable foot gear in the form of a sneaker/boot comprises a flexible sole constituting a lower portion of said garment, and a stretch fabric material constituting an upper portion of the foot garment that is securely attached to the flexible sole. The stretch fabric material is a weave of spun yarn material and an elastomeric material adapted to form fit about a foot placed within foot gear and capable of being stretched to form fit about the wearer's calf.

Abstract: A fluid filled support system for footwear having a closed system of interconnected pods filled with fluid for providing enhanced cushioning, support, and fit. The fluid filled support system includes a support member which completely surrounds a wearer's foot to provide cushioning and support to the wearer's entire foot. A plurality of fluid-containing pods are positioned within the support member spaced apart from one another and at least partially filled with a fluid for absorbing shocks encountered by the footwear. A plurality of fluid communication channels are positioned between the fluidcontaining pods for interconnecting the pods and maintaining all of the pods in fluid communication with one another. Each fluid-containing pod includes at least three fluid communication channels extending from the pod to attach the pod to at least three adjacent fluid-containing pods.

Abstract: An athletic shoe comprising an upper mounted on a sole which is formed with a longitudinal channel that separates the sole into a pair of laterally adjacent compression elements which can move independent of each other. A rigid heel counter is provided in the upper above the heel portion. As the shoe pronates from the heel strike phase to the loading phase the compression element on the lateral side compresses to begin absorbing shock and moves independent of the medial compression element. At the same time the heel counter supports the foot so that the foot undergoes a more natural movement throughout the heel strike, loading and pronation phases.

Abstract: A snowboarding boot with an improved sole construction comprises an upper that engages a two-piece sole. The sole includes a outer sole formed from a resilient rubber-like material that can include treads along the bottom. A midsole constructed from a lightweight, semi-rigid materials, such as ethyl vinyl acetate is joined to the outer sole. The outer sole includes side walls that typically wrap around the toe section of the boot and that taper away toward the heel section. The midsole includes sidewalls that extend upwardly along the upper at the heel section and that join with the sidewalls of the outer sole along a sloped seam line. The midsole sidewalls provide good lateral support to the heel section of the boot, while maintaining a lightweight construction.

Abstract: A ski boot comprising an upper (44) jointed (5) to the shell base (6) and a stiffness-adjustment device (12) which incorporates two support elements (13, 14) connected by a connection member (15) and is associated with a rear support stop (10) incorporated into the upper (44). One (13) of the support elements (13, 14) of the stiffness-adjustment device (12) is rigidly linked to the rear support stop (10) on a common axis of rotation (16) in order to form a rotating assembly (10-13), and the element (13) and the stop (10) are both moved out of center on the same side and by the same value in relation to the axis of rotation (16). The invention makes it possible to adjust the angle of forward motion of the upper (44) without affecting the forward motion-adjustment device (12) by simple rotation of the rotating assembly (10-13).

Abstract: A shoe insole has a flat base-sole corresponding to a shoe contour. The shoe insole is made of a single piece of foam with a Shore hardness A of 30 to 45, and includes a plurality of integral cushion-elevations formed thereupon. Each of the cushion elevations includes an elevation section which gradually increases in thickness from a surface of the base-sole to a peak region which forms a thickest portion of each cushion-elevation. Each peak region includes a flat plateau area which forms a rest surface upon which a foot sole can rest. The peak regions project upward from the base-sole by a thickness which is up to twice the mean thickness of an area of the base-sole adjoining the elevation portions.

Abstract: A method for the positionally correct placement of an operating equipment including a scoop tiltably disposed on a descending lift frame of a mobile machine including a wheeled loader. An automatic positioning device is actuated thereby activating a first magnetic valve utilizing a logical switching device cooperating with the automatic positioning device for switching a tilting piston of a control slide operatively connected to a tilting cylinder and to the lift frame into a position in which the control slide releases an oil flow to the tilting cylinder. The oil flow is delivered utilizing a controlled pump. A plurality of measurements is performed of a traveled distance of a piston rod of the tilting cylinder at predeterminable places during a continued extension of the piston rod thereby obtaining distance measurement values.

Abstract: A spool and wedge assembly for attaching a replaceable implement to the nose of an earthworking bucket has a spool 12 and wedge 10 with ramp surfaces 22, 40 causing lateral expansion of the unit upon relative axial movement, and bolting mechanism 14, 16 for drawing the spool and wedge together so that the wedge pushes forwardly against the bucket nose and the spool pushes forward against the implement. A disengagement tool 78 acts between the wedge and the bolt 14 to force disengagement of the ramp surfaces for removal.

Abstract: A calendar display includes a flat support defining a plurality of scored lines of structural weakness. A plurality of stacked sheets bearing weekly and monthly time indicia are removably connected to a front surface of the support adjacent to a first, upper edge of the support. An adhesive strip is located adjacent to the first, upper edge on a back surface of the support. Manipulation of the support by bending the support in predetermined directions about the scored lines of structural weakness and contacting the adhesive strip with the back surface of the support adjacent to a second, lower edge of the support permits the support to be configured as a self-supporting stand for displaying the sheets on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: An animated display device includes a vertical main shaft, a body rotatably secured to the main shaft, and a drive device for driving the body to oscillate about the main shaft. In one embodiment, the display device also includes a rotatable appendage secured to the main body and a linkage for converting oscillating movement of the body about the main shaft into oscillating movement of the appendage. In another embodiment, the body is secured to a horizontal shaft which oscillates about the vertical shaft, and the body is also oscillatable about the horizontal shaft. The linkage converts the oscillating movement of the horizontal shaft about the main shaft into oscillating movement of the body about the horizontal shaft.

Abstract: A ticket holder adapted to be worn by a patron comprising a generally rectangular transparent laminated memorabilia card, with the card including aligned rear and front panels with a common outer periphery. An insert displaying information is disposed between the rear panel and the front panel such that the insert is spaced away from the outer periphery, and the rear panel is bonded to the front panel along the outer periphery. The ticket holder includes a transparent ticket pocket including aligned rear and front partitions in facing relation to one another and bonded to the front panel of the card.

Abstract: A picture holder and frame having a graphical image applied to a flat front surface and having a photo recess in the front surface sized to accept a photograph. The graphical image on the front surface provides an ornamental design, and the perimeter edge of the picture holder is conformed to follow the outline of the ornamental design. The rear surface of the picture holder includes a pivotal leg for serving as a stand support member and a magnetic strip for applying and adhering the picture holder to a metallic surface.

Abstract: Means to prevent a firearm from accidentally discharging during the process of releasing the safety mechanism, such prevention of accidental discharge being accomplished by preventing or rendering less probable one or more of the following: 1) a trigger being unintentionally pressed back, 2) an unintentionally pressed-back trigger being displaced, and 3) an unintentionally displaced trigger releasing the firing pin.

Abstract: A trigger safety lock system is provided which provides ease in operation by authorized users by utilizing a sequence of buttons for combinational locking of the trigger or firing mechanism without the need for attachment of external accessories. The buttons act within a key way structure to permit or block movement of the trigger or firing mechanism. Such trigger devices can be used in various apparatus, such as firearms, tools and machines.

Abstract: A new Arm Stabilizer for stabilizing a hunter's arm while using a firearm or a bow. The inventive device includes a hip support member, a telescoping support member extending from the hip support member, and an arm support member rotatably attached to the telescoping support member opposite the hip support member for supporting an extended arm of the user. The telescoping support member provides for selective adjustment of the arm support member along a continuum of positions. The telescoping support member comprises a sleeve member, an extension member matingly coupled within the sleeve member and being selectively and adjustably extendable outward from the sleeve member, and an extension locking means for locking the extension member in a selected position along the continuum of positions. The arm support member has U-shaped portion designed to receive and support the extended arm of the user. The hip support member includes a fastening means for fastening the invention to the belt of the user.

Abstract: An electrically discharged and gas operated firearm basically has of a main body with a gun barrel being attached to a front surface. A chute is defined vertically through the main body. A cartridge holding cassette slides into the chute. The cassette functions as both a clip and a firing chamber. A gas operated piston operates a slide that is used in moving and positioning the cassette in the chute as the firearm is being fired. A gas port from the breech of the barrel to the piston port provides a path for the gases. A pulldown link operated by the slide engages the cassette to position the cassette as the piston operates. An indexer link engages the cassette to hold the cassette in a specific position for firing. A wedge shaped clutch within the main body maintains contact between the front face of the cassette and the back face of the front plate on the main body. An electrical trigger is attached to the front of the main body.

Abstract: A scope mount (14) for retaining a scope (12) on one of a rifle and pistol (10). The scope mount (14) includes a clamping section (16) including first and second vice sections (24) and (26) forming a clamping mount (22) therebetween for clamping the scope mount (14) to one of the rifle and pistol (10). A scope mounting section (18) is provided for retaining a scope (18) thereon and a separator section (20) having a substantially U-shaped configuration including a first leg (62) connected to the first vice section (24) of the clamping section (16), a second leg (64) connected to the second vice section (26) and a spreader slot (28) between the first and second legs (62) and (64), connects the clamping section (16) to the scope mounting section (18).

Abstract: A laser sight assembly comprising a casing adapted for fixing to a gun, etc., a socket member mounted in the casing, and a laser module mounted in the socket member and controlled to emit a laser beam for guiding the eye, wherein the casing is comprised of two symmetrical shells connected together by screws and defining a ball socket. The socket member is a hollow, spherical, split socket turned in the ball socket and positioned at the designed angle within the casing by a frictional force. The laser module has a detachable power control device fastened thereto by a screw joint for operation control, and is turned with the socket member within the ball socket to the desired angle.

Abstract: A fish retainer for ice fishing includes a base and an elongate member depending from the base. The elongate member has a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis. A fish retaining gate is asymmetrically mounted to the second end. The elongate member is mounted for rotation about the longitudinal axis. The rotation of the elongate member to a first rotational position positions the fish retaining gate in a non-obstructing position. The rotation of the elongate member to a second rotational position positions the fish retaining gate in an obstructing position. A spring urges the elongate member toward the second rotational position. A locking mechanism locks the elongate member in the first rotational position. Upon the locking mechanism being released, the elongate member is urged by the spring to the second rotational position in which the fish retaining gate is in the obstructing position.

Abstract: An annular fishing sinker is formed of environmentally compatible materials to dissolve in variable predetermined times in a water environment. The sinker is formed of sand in a matrix of gelatin, particulated cellulosic material that swells in water and unbleached wheat flour with enough water to form a moldable plastic mixture that upon drying is coherent and configurationally sustaining. The components may be varied in relative quantity to provide sinkers that dissolve in from less than one minute to more than twenty minutes. The sinker is attached to a fishing line by tying in such fashion that a knot will not be left in a supporting line when the sinker dissolves. A process is disclosed for forming the sinker by molding with subsequent drying.

Abstract: A safety fishing line release includes a first arm, a second arm, a spring, a first frictional pad, a second frictional pad, and a peg. The first arm has a tab opening at a first end which is sized to loosely receive a tab disposed at a first end of the second arm. The second arm has a pad opening at a second offset which is sized to facilitate insertion of the second end of the first arm therethrough. The first and second frictional pads are fastened to the second ends of the first and second arms, respectively. A peg extends outward perpendicularly from the second frictional pad. A peg opening is formed in the first frictional pad and second end of the first arm. A spring is inserted between the first and second arms, the spring forces the first frictional pad against the second frictional pad such that a fishing line maybe fictionally retained between the first and second frictional pads.

Abstract: A device to be used in conjunction with a fishing hook to secure bait to the hook. The device consists of a singular filament formed into a diametrical serpentine configuration with a bend formed in the middle of the device. This bend forms a self-enclosed open loop allowing for universal hook attachment. Opposing open ends of the device allow it to be threaded into and completely enclosed by the leading end of the bait. The opposing open ends further enhance operation of the device by allowing for self-centered attachment of baits to the device. The device adapts to accept many different baits and hook configurations.

Abstract: A weight for a fishing line, including a weighted body defined by an outer surface, having an overall specific gravity greater than one, the body further defined by forward and rearward end portions in spaced-apart arrangement aligned along a longitudinal central axis, the body having an axial bore formed therein passing there through interconnecting the forward and rearward end portions, an elongated hollow tube pivotally mounted in and concentrically aligned in the axial bore, terminated by first and second distal ends, the body and the tube each having formed therein a radial slot extending along the entire length thereof and extending outward from the central axis for receipt therein of a fishing line, a first device exterior the first distal end portion of the tube and extending outward from the tube for turning the tube in the body to rotate the tube slot to a position relative to the radial body slot, and a second device cooperating with the first device for retaining the tube in the body.

Abstract: An improved fishing bobber having a light weight quill portion with a stop at a lower end thereof and a denser portion which fits over the quill and abuts the stop. The denser portion has sufficient weight to facilitate casting the line but has enough buoyancy to float at approximately the water surface. Moreover, during a cast, the denser portion helps to maintain the quill portion in an orientation amenable for casting. In the water, an upper end of the quill portion will situate above the water surface as a signal to the fisherman. The quill portion is slidable within the denser portion such that as a fish strikes the bait, the quill portion will move downward with the fishing line without dragging along the denser portion, thus the fish does not feel any drag from the denser portion.

Abstract: Hand-held devices for removing fish hooks disclosed have top and bottom members connected at an intermediate pivot to move in a rocker-type action between two positions. A first embodiment has U-shaped top and bottom front portions that nest together in one position with slots arranged to engage a hook and remove different types of hooks and different sizes of hooks. A second embodiment has flat inclined sections with slots arranged with one movable relative to the other to form a pocket to enclose a hook for removal. A third embodiment combines the features of the first two at opposite ends of a common intermediate pivot.Fish hook removing devices disclosed have a high degree of versatility for a wide range of hook sizes, hook types, for a wide range of fish sizes, may be used with a minimum of effort, and a minimum damage to the fish.

Abstract: A window propelling system for rapidly opening a window or door. The window propelling system is designed for installation with existing units and preferably includes a lift assembly, a cylinder assembly, a hammer assembly, a firing assembly and a secondary triggering assembly. The lift assembly includes a lift cable attached at opposite ends to the window or door. The cylinder assembly includes a piston cable which drives the lift cable during emergency opening. The cylinder assembly, in turn, is actuated by the firing assembly in response to operation of the hammer assembly. The hammer assembly is released by either an interior trigger or the secondary trigger assembly.

Abstract: A self-aligning window regulator for raising and lowering a windowpane in a motor vehicle door, having a rail attached to the door and a glider slidable in a generally up and down direction on the rail. At least one slide is preferably snugly received in a C- channel to allow for fore and aft adjustment of the windowpane to accommodate for dimensional variations and misalignment of the window regulator and the door componentry. In one embodiment, the C-channel is attached to the windowpane and the slide is attached to the glider. In another embodiment, the C-channel is attached to the glider and the slide is attached to the windowpane. A pin such as a rivet may be used to secure the slide to the rest of the regulator, and the rivet may allow the slide to pivot, providing for inboard and outboard adjustment.

Abstract: A motor-driven window regulator for use with a horizontally sliding window installed in the rear window opening of a pickup truck cab. The sliding window is moved between a closed position wherein it fills a gap between two fixed, outboard mounted windows and an open position wherein it slides to overlap one of the fixed leaving the gap open. The sliding window is actuated by a pair of linear actuation cables, each of which is attached to the sliding window at a first end and to a motor-driven cable drive drum at a second end. The linear actuation cables extend away from the sliding window in opposite directions parallel with the direction of sliding movement and wrap around the cable drive drum in opposite directions so that rotation of the cable drive drum in one direction places a first cable in tension to pull the sliding window toward the open position and rotation of the cable drive drum in the opposite direction tensions the second cable to pull the sliding window toward the closed position.

Abstract: A door seal particularly suitable for garage doors disclosed has a rigid base portion made of a plastic material that is fastened to a support frame surrounding a door and a flexible combination cover and flap portion made of a plastic material that is integral with and preferably coextruded with the base portion. The cover and flap portion extend over outer front end and rear end faces of the base portion. The flap extends at an angle from a front corner along the outer face of the base portion. The flap extends forwardly and outwardly at an angle beyond the front end face of the base portion so as to be engaged and be flexed by the garage door in the closed position and in sealed engagement with the door when the door is closed.

Abstract: A support structure for a telescoping seating system includes a wheel coupled to the underside of a foot extension, and support members coupled to the next lowest foot extension. The seat of the next lowest foot extension together with the support members provides substantially continuous support for the wheel throughout the opening and closing of the seating system.

Abstract: A removable sleeping compartment assembly for the use of a number of passengers is provided based upon the nesting together of a number of different modules, typically having a standard cargo container configuration, that incorporates internal sleeping berths and convenience features in such manner so as to provide a number of individual habitats. The modules are configured with at least partially open abutting sides which may have upper and lower berths, separated by aisles, and isolated by enclosure elements. Appurtenances in the modules protrude through the open sides to nest into the adjoining space when the assembly is joined together. The convenience features include restroom facilities, storage and disposable supply means, and means for providing convenient entry into and exit from the interior of the volume defined by the unitary assembly.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible deck suited for use at the entrance of a house trailer or mobile home includes a floor formed from wood or metal. The floor has opposed longitudinally extending side edges and opposed laterally extending front and rear edges. The deck also includes at least one movable wall with an edge at the level of the floor that is connected to one of the side edges of the floor. Each wall is movable between a vertical collapsed position extending upwardly from a side edge of the floor when the deck is being transported and a horizontal deployed position extending laterally from the floor. The deck includes a framework supporting the floor of the deck and the framework includes ground-engaging wheels mounted for rotation at the bottom of the framework. A coupling at the front of the deck to facilitates connecting the deck to a towing vehicle such as a truck for moving the deck from one location to another.

Abstract: A basement wall drain unit that extends around the periphery of a basement next to the wall for draining away any potentially damaging moisture. The drain fits securely to a foundation wall before a concrete floor is poured in a basement. The drain further has a removable cap. The cap being removed after the concrete floor has been poured and hardened. The cap is for preventing wet concrete from filling the drain during installation of the basement floor or the like. Another feature of the invention is to provide a device and method that have spaced apart drainage holes in a channel for draining water from the basement area to a location under the basement floor.

Abstract: An improved window includes pivot pins at each side of the window sash. The pivot pins are received within guide channels in a window frame for mounting the window sash. The window sash may be quickly and easily mounted within the window frame by merely inserting one of the pins, and then moving the other pin into alignment with its channel. The window sash is provided with a two-part stop surface that securely retains the window sash within the window frame. No hardware is required. The window sash is formed with a ledge extending forwardly of the window sash that abuts a forward end of the window frame, and a rear corner of the window sash abuts a rear face of the window frame such that two stop surfaces are provided between the window sash and the window frame.

Abstract: An adjustable window construction is disclosed wherein improved sash carriers prevent damage to any of the components of the window assembly when the sash is forcibly raised to its uppermost position, or when the sash is disengaged from the upwardly biased sash carriers during removal of the sash. When a sash carrier reaches its uppermost position, the novel tapered upper end of the sash carrier gradually engages and wedges within the lower end of the spring cover located above it, slowing the sash carrier and dissipating much of its kinetic energy to reduce the force of final impact of the sash carrier with the spring cover.

Abstract: A structural member for a building includes a one-piece elongated support member having a pair of legs defining a trough therebetween and a projection extending into the trough from each of the legs. A one-piece elongated electrical raceway can be secured in the support member. The raceway includes a tubular housing having a pair of opposed side walls and open a pair of opposed end walls to define a channel extending between opposed ends of the housing such that an associated electrical conductor can extend through the housing. A first wing projects away from a first side wall of the tubular housing, and a second wing projects away from a second side wall of the tubular housing. The first and second wings flex to snap into a cooperating relationship with the projections of the support member to selectively secure the tubular housing in the support member trough.

Abstract: A lattice girder (11) has an upper chord (12), a middle chord (13) and a lower chord (14) between which stiffening struts (15, 16) extend. Furthermore, at least one piping groove (17, 17', 18, 18') is provided at the middle chord (13) at at least one side of the lattice girder (11) and extends parallel to the longitudinal extent. The pipings (19) of the tarpaulin(s) (20, 20') are drawn into the piping groove in the longitudinal direction. In acchordance with the invention two piping grooves (17, 18; 17', 18') are provided above one another at at least one side and preferably on both sides of the middle chord (13).

Abstract: An integrated prefabricated furniture is provided for finishing or fitting-out open plan building spaces, such as for offices, classrooms, hotels/motels, conference centers, medical treatment facilities, etc. A demountable architectural wall system covers the fixed walls of the building room, a portable partition wall system defines the interior space into individual work settings, and a demountable movable wall system forms custom width partitions. The three wall systems are completely compatible and fully integrated in both function and appearance, and provide similar utility raceways at common heights, as well as interchangeable cover panels. A modular column cover system selectively covers the support columns in the building room, and provides vertical utility routing and storage that integrates with the raceways in the wall systems.

Abstract: Stabilizer bars (28) and (30) extend across the lengths of the I-beam joists (12) and (14), beneath the piers (16) and (18). Tie down anchors (32) and (34) are placed in abutment with the outer ends of the stabilizer bars, so that the anchors cannot be pulled and bent toward the manufactured home due to the forces in the anchor ties (101) and (110). Tie down shoes (50) and (51) are mounted at the lower portions of the piers (16) and (18), and ties (101, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110) are connected to the tie down shoes so as to increase the resistance of the manufactured home (11) from shifting laterally and from lifting off the foundation.

Abstract: A roofing system (20) for a structure such as a building. The system (20) includes a roof deck (10), a plurality of panels (12) of an extruded alkenyl aromatic polymer foam above and adjacent the deck (10); and a substantially waterproof membrane (14), above and adjacent to the foam. The foam has an open cell content of 30 percent or more. The foam provides excellent mechanical support for the membrane (14), and is water resistant. The foam further has a high heat distortion temperature, and is substantially free of distortion at high service temperatures encountered in roofing systems. Further disclosed is a recovery roofing system employing the above foam. Further disclosed are processes for constructing a new roofing system and a recovery roofing system.

Abstract: A roof structure and method for reducing uplift on a roof resulting from a wind blowing over the roof at a rooftop wind speed. The roof has a membrane overlying a deck. An air permeable and resilient mat is installed over the membrane. The mat has openings of a size to reduce the wind velocity passing through it to the membrane while the openings being of a size that the mat is not lifted by a pressure differential therein reducing uplift on the membrane.

Abstract: A suspension system for mounting a false ceiling which allows for adjusting the height of the false ceiling to any desired value. The system includes: a system of ceiling rails screwed or otherwise connected to an existing ceiling; a number of suspension pendulums mounted in the ceiling rails, each of which includes: an upper telescopic part for mounting in a ceiling rail, and a lower telescopic part for connecting false ceiling plates to the suspension pendulums. The telescopic parts of each suspension pendulum are slidable in relation to each other and have a substantially C-shaped horizontal cross section, and branches which are at least slightly resilient, and the upper and lower telescopic parts, at the branch edges thereof are formed with cooperating snap locking means for making it possible to interconnect the telescopic parts in any mutual height positions while the branches bow resiliently out, and in respectively, until they have been lockingly snap engaged in each other.

Abstract: A roofing system and shingle for a roof having sides and an apex is provided. A stripping is attached to the roof near the apex of the roof. A first shingle is attached to the stripping. A panel has a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein the top edge is positioned along the stripping. A bottom flange is attached to and extends along at least a portion of the bottom edge. A plate is attached to the bottom flange distal to the panel. An upper side flange is attached to and extends along at least a portion of the first side edge. A lower side flange is attached to and extends along at least a portion of the second side edge.In accord with another aspect of the invention, a shingle for a roof is provided. A panel has a having a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. An upper side flange is integrally formed with and extends along at least a portion of the first side edge.

Abstract: A floor frame assembly for facilitating the construction of buildings including mobile homes and modular homes. The floor frame assembly includes longtitudinally extending structural support beams which are arranged side by side. The structural support beams are rigidly connected by a plurality of cross members extending therebetween. A plurality of one-piece outriggers are separately secured to the longtitudinal beams and transversely extend laterally outward therefrom The outriggers are substantially rectangular in shape.

Abstract: A metal stud wall and method of assembling the same are characterized by stud spacer member comprising an elongate bar-like member and at least three equal spaced notches disposed along the elongate member for receiving and engaging therein a web of a metal stud. In the assembly of a metal stud wall comprising a row of metal studs each having at least two flanges interconnected by a web, the stud spacer member is inserted through aligned openings in the webs of three or more studs and the webs are engaged in the notches to position and hold the metal studs at a prescribed spacing. Successive spacer members may be inserted through further studs and overlapped with the preceding spacer member to position and hold the studs at the prescribed spacing.

Abstract: A hollow, centrifugally cast, utility pole having tapered external linear dimensions is disclosed. The pole is formed utilizing conventional centrifugal casting methods wherein a tapered mold is used to impart a tapered shape to the pole. The use of the tapered mold during the casting operation also provides for a gradually increasing pole wall thickness along the entire length of the pole from the top of the pole to its butt. The pole can also be cast to provide for a press-fit, slip joint at the butt of the pole which allows the pole to be interconnected with other similarly cast poles for extended height.

Abstract: Multipane, insulating glazing structures having exceptional thermal insulation performance are provided. The multipane structures comprise two substantially parallel rigid glazing sheets spaced apart by an interior spacer which includes a physically stable body of low thermal conductivity, closed cell, foamed polymer.

Abstract: A perforating and plugging device for a dye-dispensing machine comprising at least one output nozzle and a support structure for a container, comprises a perforating member for forming a hole in the container substantially in vertical alignment with the nozzle of the dispensing machine. A plugging member which can house a plug is movable selectively from a rest position to an operative position in order to fit the plug in the hole formed in the container. The perforating member is mounted on a slide element movable horizontally and interacting with articulation means which can move the plugging member, rotating it substantially through an angle of 90.degree. from the rest position to the operative position.

Abstract: An apparatus for the production of packs (10), especially cigarette packs. In the manufacture of packs (10) by a packaging machine, it may be desirable, for several reasons, to separate individual predetermined packs out of the feed flow and to supply them for suitable use. This involves, in particular, faulty packs (23) which are gripped by an outward-transfer wheel (26) in the region of a separating-out assembly and are transferred to a separate pack conveyor (45).