Abstract: A bearing bush that can be installed without any auxiliary components and ensures a secure fit has a backing which comprises at least one layer, an overlay (4), on its inner surface and at least one flange (6, 6a, 6b) in the form of a circumferential closed bead provided at a distance from the bush ends. The bearing bush is suitable, inter alia, for flexible joints and pedal bearing systems. The method of producing such a bush takes as its starting point a prefabricated bearing bush (1), the inner surface of the backing (3) of which is exposed in at least one area (5, 5a, 5b) spaced from the bush ends. An internal mandrel is inserted into the bearing bush (1) and the bearing bush is held around its outer surface, at least one gap (23) being left opposite to the exposed area (5, 5a, 5b). The bearing bush is then compressed in the axial direction, the material is thereby displaced into the gap (23, 23′) to form the flange (6).

Abstract: A coping saw attachment for a hand held power jig saw which is capable of being quickly and easily attached to a standard hand held power jig saw. The coping saw attachment for a hand held power jig saw generally includes a substantially “c-shaped” coping saw blade support member which supports a standard coping saw blade, a handle which is removably attached on either side of the substantially “c-shaped” coping saw blade support member and a coping saw blade adapter which facilitates the attachment of a standard coping blade into a hand held power jig saw blade chuck.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cutter having a disposable blade cartridge, a grip for handling by a user, and a coupling arrangement for coupling the cartridge to the grip in such a manner to prevent undesired rotation of the cartridge with respect to the grip. The blade cartridge includes a blade, an upper cover, and a lower cover, the blade being rotatably supported therebetween. The upper cover is further provided with a locking protrusion at one end and a locking recess. The locking protrusion is inserted into a locking aperture that is carried by the grip, thereby acting against a spring-biased pusher within the aperture. The grip further carries a spring-biased locking member that mates with the locking recess of the upper cover. To attach the blade cartridge to the grip, the locking protrusion is inserted into the locking aperture, against the spring-biased pusher. The cartridge is then rotated 90° clockwise, thereby locking the protrusion in the aperture.

Abstract: A wallpaper scarifying device including a plate and at least one scarifying assembly coupled to the plate. The scarifying assembly includes a swivel fixture rotatably coupled to the plate about an axis of rotation and rotatably carrying a cutting disk at an angle of less than 45 degrees relative a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The cutting disk has a plurality of teeth extending from a periphery thereof.

Abstract: An improved hole-punching pliers has a holding part and a pressing part that are in pivotal combination with each other by way of a pair of connection plates. The holding part and the pressing part are provided respectively with a dentate engaging section so that they can be partially in mesh with each other in assembly to provide a secondary fulcrum in addition to the connection plates. Thereby when the holding part and the pressing part are held by a pair of connection plates and pressed with force, the mesh of the dentate engaging sections of the holding part and the pressing part can produce a double lever effect, rendering effective transmission of force applied to the holding part and the pressing part to punch a hole on an object.

Abstract: A saber saw includes a housing. A motor is contained in the housing. A second shaft is rotatably connected to the housing, and is rotated by the motor. A plunger connected to the housing is used for holding a saw blade. The plunger is free to reciprocate. A motion converting mechanism provided between the second shaft and the plunger operates for converting rotation of the second shaft into reciprocation of the plunger. A guide member is connected to the housing, and has a track surface. The plunger is moved along the track surface of the guide member during reciprocation of the plunger.

Abstract: A finger-controlled device for pushing slide bars, including two sets of data carriers, two slide bars and a finger-controlled section for moving the slide bars. Each data carrier corresponds to a sensor for reading 0, 1 signals. Each data carrier has a central shaft disposed with a gear. A face of each slide bar is formed with a rack facing the central shaft for meshing with the gears. The finger-controlled section is movable relative to a housing having an interior chambers for receiving the data carriers, sensors and slide bars. Four side walls of the chamber are formed with through holes for the slide bars to pass therethrough. The housing restrains the slide bars to move relative to and across each other. In operation, the slide bars are moved relative to each other as the finger-controlled section is moved, whereby the data carriers are rotated by a fixed number of circles for use in absolute coordinate input alignment. The slide bars can be widened and thickened to have greater bending strength.

Abstract: Device for affixing the wheel-alignment sensor is mounted on a main body at a given reference direction to it. Three support arms are mounted on the main body and run substantially radially in a plane which is perpendicular to the reference direction. Spacers are mounted on the support arms in transversely displaceable manner thereto. The spacer ends that will constitute a three-point support on a wheel rim are situated in a plane which is perpendicular to the reference direction. Element(s) to affix the main body to the wheel rim are provided. At least one of the spacers (24, 54) is adjustable transversely to its mounting arm. In this manner the position of the spacers can be matched to different pitches of wheel affixing nuts.

Abstract: A rear peep sight to be mounted in a bowstring for aiming an arrow includes a lighting body having front and rear surfaces joined by a side surface, a sighting aperture extending from the rear surface to a cavity open to the front surface and locator apertures formed in the rear surface, an insert retained in the cavity for transmitting ambient light incident at the front surface to the rear surface through the locator apertures, and at least one cover mounted on the rear surface. The cover and the insert are selectively moveable relative to one another to an “on” position in which the incident light is visible to an eye of an archer adjacent the rear surface, an “off” position in which the cover blocks the incident light from the eye and at least one intermediate position in which the cover partially blocks the incident light from the eye.

Abstract: A non-handed horizontal headlamp adjustor mechanism. The mechanism includes a directing member and drive structure operatively coupled to the directing member. The directing member is engageable with a reflector of a headlamp assembly mounted in a vehicle. The drive structure is rotatable to effect movement of the directing member and adjust a position of the reflector. Indicia is provided on the mechanism generally proximate the drive member. The indicia relates to which direction to rotate the drive structure to effect movement of the reflector in a direction which is either toward or away from a centerline of the vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-function, hand-held compass is made up of a base member having a compass vial at one end and a socket at the opposite end to releasably attach to a clip. A lateral depression is formed in the base member to facilitate gripping of the compass, and a dual-prism sighting system is disposed at the opposite end of the base member to that of the vial. Graduated markings for a protractor are formed in surrounding relation to the compass vial along with pie-shaped recesses and magnifying lenses in the base both to take azimuth readings and map readings.

Abstract: A self calibrating zero compensation circuit for a fluxgate compass comprising a toroidal core; a drive winding coupled to said core, and at least one and preferably two secondary sensing windings coupled to said core comprises a continuously operating demodulator coupled to the sensing windings and an intermittently operated drive signal fed to the drive winding. A microprocessor is coupled to the demodulator output through an analog to digital converter. The microprocessor provides alternatingly to the drive winding a drive signal for a first period of time and prevents transmission of the drive signal for a second, preferably equal period of time. During the second period of time, the sensing windings and the demodulator provide an output signal to said microprocessor representing the zero signal reference. The demodulator output during the first period of time represents the magnetic field signal from the compass.

Abstract: A arcuate resistive sensor element is imprinted upon a ceramic substrate forming a wall of a ceramic body in which an electrolyte, advantageously silver nitrate dissolved in a mixture of methanol, water and butanol, is sealed. To avoid the effects of electroplating, an AC exciting voltage is applied between the ends of the sensor element which is bridged by a discharge resistor whose resistance is much lower than the internal resistance of the sensor element so as to dissipate any polarization caused by asymmetry of the voltage supply. A signal output is taken from a midpoint of the sensor element which is always immersed in the electrolyte so that the effect of any leakage current is minimized. Linearity of output with change in the tilt angle achieved with an illustrative embodiment has been measured at better than 99.9% in tilt angle range of −50 to +50 degrees.

Abstract: A modular level, which functions as a level for construction trades, comprises a pair of levels which combine to function as one level. The levels also may be separated so that each level may be individually used as a level. An adjustment mechanism calibrates and adjusts the position of the vial relative to the reference edge.

Abstract: A self-centering arbor adapted to locate a hole in a mechanical object having coaxial openings, such as brackets, bushings or the like, with vastly improved accuracy and repeatability. The self-centering arbor comprises two opposite free floating, spring biased, coaxial, tapered pins mounted in a housing member for engagement with the openings in the axle bracket or the like. The housing includes opposite first and second housings interconnected by a mandrel shaft. Furthermore, two spherical locating members are secured to the housing member and are oppositely aligned on an axis of the tapered pin.

Abstract: A rolled web in combination with a dispenser having gauge indicia, the rolled web having roll volume indicia to aid a consumer in determining the relative amount of the product remaining on the roll. The web having indicia in a diagonal pattern along its length such that the lateral position of the indicia on the web relative to the gauge indicia on the dispenser indicates the relative portion of web remaining on the roll. Also disclosed is a method of indicating the relative portion of web remaining on a rolled web product where the method includes the steps of applying indicia to the web in a diagonal pattern along the length of the web, winding the web into a roll, and inserting the roll into a dispenser having gauge indicia wherein the position of the indicia on the web relative to the gauge indicia indicates the relative portion of web remaining on the roll.

Abstract: A rule assembly includes a housing assembly and a reel rotatably mounted in the housing assembly. An elongated blade formed of a ribbon of metal having one end connected to the reel extendable outwardly through a spaced opening in the housing assembly. An end hook member on the free end of the blade includes a hook portion and a mounting portion extending generally perpendicular from the hook portion. The housing opening has a height dimension which exceeds the height dimension of the hook member mounting portion and its connection with the free end of the blade an amount which is at least approximately equal to an amount the hook portion extends below the bottom end surface of the housing assembly when at the housing opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vane assembly for use in a drying apparatus comprising a drying chamber with a heating jacket which is used for drying moist material such as fish offal, food leftovers etc. The drying chamber is substantially cylindrical and has in the preferred embodiment a conical shape with a very small angle. In one embodiment the vane assembly can be employed in a substantially cylindrical drying chamber with straight side walls. The vane assembly is further suited for a drying chamber where the moist material is fed in at the bottom of the drying chamber, either from below, up through the bottom, or from above, through a pipe connection or the like down to the bottom of the chamber, with the result that the supply of the moist material is near the bottom of the drying chamber.

Abstract: A method for dehydrating wooden material includes step 1 to cut wooden material into sections; step 2 to soak the wooden material in oil and to heat the oil; step 3 to soak the wooden material in step 2 in boiling water to resolve the gluey material in the wooden material; step 4 to cool the wooden material in step 3; step 5 to remove gluey particles on surface of the wooden material, and step 6 to dry the wooden material in step 5.

Abstract: In a method and a device for thermal treatment of a continuous product web by blowing of steam, a product web is transported through an inlet slot, an interior of the housing and an outlet slot and steam is blown onto the product web through nozzle openings of nozzle boxes, steam is blown onto the product web before the inlet slot of the housing in a sluice.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the drying of electronic components. The invention provides multiple holes through which air is passed before striking the components. This provides the apparatus of the invention with multiple air knives, thereby breaking major air flow into multiple eddy currents whereby these eddy currents have a low enough air pressure gradient such that the electronic components are not damaged or lifted from the conveyer belt on which they are transported.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a sole with a plurality of check valves provided for discharging air from the inside of the shoe. The check valve having a microhole and a concave zone wherein the air is forced out the bottom of the shoe sole through the valves upon pressure exerted by the wearer.

Abstract: A spring cushioned shoe is disclosed. The shoe includes a sole assembly that has a first spring disposed within a vacuity in the heel portion of the assembly, and a second spring disposed within a vacuity in the ball portion of the assembly. The springs are, e.g., wave springs that extend vertically from the upper to the lower internal boundaries of the vacuities.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sing the flow of fluid through tubes in the sole of shoes. The apparatus includes a pair of fluid filled tubes along the periphery of the sole of the shoe. One tube is connected to cross tubes that provide flow paths and cushions the for the ball and instep portions of the foot. The other tube is connected to cross tubes that provide flow paths and cushions heel portion of the foot. Adjustable pressure valves interposed between the fluid filled tubes permit a method of controlling the flow of fluid through the valves in one direction only. The pressure resistance of the valves are pre-set for a certain internal pressure level required for triggering the transfer of fluid from one tube to the other. The method include steps of controlling pressure resistance by adjusting valve pressure adjustment rings either in a clockwise direction about a rod for increasing internal pressure resistance, or in a counter-clockwise direction for decreasing internal resistance.

Abstract: An insole for a shoe or boot produced by molding together a stiff outer plastic shell, a dual foam inner layer of rubber-like material and a fabric upper layer engaged by the foot. A more dense foam is provided for the inner layer at the arch of the foot. The shell is feathered or thinned toward the fore foot area and extends only to the ball of the foot. The shell is provided with a cut out at the heel and a pad secured to the insole at the cut out cushions the heel at the strike position.

Abstract: A lacing apparatus is provided comprising a lace which maybe threaded through a plurality of apertures defined by at least two portions of an article; a connector for connecting the free ends of the lace to one another, so that when the free ends of the lace are connected to one another, the lace forms a continuous loop; and a mechanical locking device for receiving the lace and releasably locking at least two portions of the lace in proximity to one another when at least a portion of the lace has been threaded through the apertures and the free ends of the lace are connected to one another. Footwear incorporating features of this apparatus, as well as methods of releasably lacing together two or more objects, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A post-operation shoe includes an outsole member having first and second end portions, an intermediate portion, an integral wedge member formed at a bottom side of the outsole member at the intermediate portion to be in contact with the ground. The wedge member is tapered in the longitudinal direction so that the second end portion is disposed higher than the first end portion. An upper includes an instep strap, an ankle strap, and left and right end portions extending downward from the instep strap and inserted between the outsole member and a midsole member which overlies and detachably connects with the outsole member via screws.

Abstract: Designs and manufacturing methods provide flexibility in the manufacture and assembly of the communicating card of this invention. The communicating card includes a housing into which an electronic module is inserted. The housing is configured so that it can be manufactured independently of the electronic module. The electronic module is constructed to allow programming of the communication after the module has been manufactured, before or after insertion into the housing.

Abstract: A fluid filled novelty amusement device with a magnetic impeller 9 driven by an electric motor 16, through a magnetic couple created between a magnetic rotor 15 and the magnetic impeller 9, that provides forced circulating fluid 3 flow that entrains and disperses ornamental particles 2 throughout a transparent enclosure 1 to provide viewing entertainment.

Abstract: A low-loss, diffuser film is provided for translucent surface(s) of lighted signage. The film has little absorptivity and has partial transmissivity and partial reflectivity. Luminance efficiency and brightness are significantly improved over conventional films used in backlit signage. A luminance efficiency prediction equation is also provided to aid in selection of diffuser films and interior surfaces of the lighted sign cavity. A combination of effects of diffuser films and a diffuse reflective films lining the interior surfaces of the lighted sign cavity is unexpectedly greater than their sum of effects operating alone.

Abstract: An apparatus which may be used to display a visual image along the surface of a segmented door, includes a flexible display panel capable of carrying an image. One end of the display panel is connected to the door by a spline affixed to the display panel which is received in a complementary receiving member affixed to the door. Another end of the display panel is connected to the door by a plurality of spaced apart elastic members that connect the display panel to an attaching structure affixed to the door. Tension in the display panel throughout the range of motion of the door is regulated by the elastic members.

Abstract: A driver courtesy device includes a first unit attachable to the dashboard or steering console of an automobile, within reach of the driver of the automobile, and a display unit mounted adjacent the rear window or one of the side windows of the automobile. The first unit includes a signal transmitter actuated by the driver. The display unit includes an upstanding member resembling an arm and hand, a signal receiver, and a motor actuated for a predetermined operational period upon receipt of the signal transmitted by the first unit. An interposer converts rotary motion of the actuated motor to linear motion to thereby move the arm and hand in a reciprocating, waving motion to convey a courteous gesture.

Abstract: A display device, in particular in a motor bus, has at least one display field and fasteners for releasably securing the display field in the motor bus. An observation window is arranged at least between the display field and a viewer. In order to make the fastening of the display device less complicated and less expensive and in order to reduce the weight, the dimensions and the costs of the display device at the same time, the fasteners are releasably secured directly to the inner side of the observation window, the inner side facing away from the viewer.

Abstract: An adjustable display panel having one or more individual sign elements slidably mounted between partitioning elements attached laterally to the frame. In one embodiment, a plurality of partitioning elements are magnetically attached to the frame using a series of apertures in the frame. The partitioning elements each include a sliding track or groove for slidably receiving one edge of the sign elements therein. A removable stop element is provided on at least one side of the frame to permit easy access to the sign elements in order to facilitate modification or replacement thereof. The sign elements of the present invention further comprise a front and rear portion, these portions being separable from one another. The front portion of the sign element, which contains graphic images or writing, may be separated from the rear portion and replaced.

Abstract: A protective holder for storing and displaying articles, such as photographs, baseball cards, game cards, and the like. The holder is formed from a front sheet that is welded to a back sheet to form a plurality of pockets. Cuts are made in the back sheet to create flaps with tabs that facilitate lifting of the flap for insertion and removal of articles in a manner that minimizes contact damage between the articles and the holder. The flaps are coplanar with the back sheet at all times to prevent indentation of the stored articles when pressure is applied to the flaps. This also enables insertion of entire holder into a thicker, stiffer sheath for further protection, if desired, without the problem of objects dislodging and falling out in the thicker, stiffer sheath.

Abstract: A stand for a picture frame has a leg is provided which can support the frame in a generally upright position. The stand comprises a bracket coupled to the rear of the frame and the leg is receivable by the bracket in either of a first orientation, in which the leg lies against or adjacent the rear of the frame to minimize the bulk of the stand, and a second orientation in which the leg projects backward from the frame to support it. Engagement of the leg and bracket is by a projection, which is preferably formed on the leg, and a slot, which is preferably defined by the bracket, the projection being insertable in the slot. The bracket may also be adapted to receive a hook for hanging the frame, e.g. by inclusion of an appropriate cut-away.

Abstract: A self-supporting, frame system for a photo, print or any other flat material. The system is compromised of at least one flat, stiff piece of material and one main piece of material flexible enough to manually distort slightly. In one embodiment an item to be displayed is sandwiched between two stiff pieces of material and is inserted into a uniquely shaped hole(s) cut into the flexible main piece of the photo frame. The shaped hole(s) is cut such that a portion of the main flexible piece presses against the front of the sandwich while another portion presses against the back of the sandwich. After the sandwich is inserted and the flexible material is allowed to return to its original shape, the sandwich is pressed together effectively capturing the photo or the like in the sandwich.

Abstract: A firearm safety enhancement system is provided for enabling use of a firearm only by an authorized individual. At least one electrically activated preventer is provided having a first position for preventing use of firearm and having a second position for enabling use of the firearm. An electrical activation circuit is operatively connected to the preventer to move the preventer between the first and second positions. A portable power supply is carried in said firearm and is coupled to the activation circuit for providing power. A power signal transmitter is operatively connected to the power supply for transmitting an electromagnetic power signal at a regular frequency. A passive identification tag is mounted to a personal adornment to be carried or worn by an individual and is preprogrammed with an authorized identification code preselected from a large number of available identification codes.

Abstract: A variable fishing line action device is an integral unit intended to be clipped on a fishing rod mounting an open-face spinning reel, preferably, between the reel and a first eye of the rod. It comprises a generally hook shaped line rest portion adapted to receive and divert a fishing line emanating from an open-face spinning reel toward the rod mounting the reel and, a C-shaped clip portion adapted to selectively and adjustably secure the line rest to the fishing rod in front of the reel. The device may be selectively disposed along the length of the rod, between the reel and the first eye to impart the desired action to a fishing line. In its preferred embodiment, the C-shaped clip is comprised of two diverging legs, and the device is formed from a single length of rigid stainless steel wire. Resilient pad insulators may be disposed on the legs to protect the rod from scratching by the clip.

Abstract: A quick set fishing rig and fish hook for live bait is disclosed. The hook includes a main portion, at least one hook portion, and a shank for releasably anchoring the hook into the body of the live bait. The shank extends substantially straight out from the main body portion of the hook and preferably has at least one stabilizing fin provided thereon. The shank is inserted under the skin of the live bait, thus anchoring the hook portions on the live bait. The stabilizing fins of the shank prevent the hook from rotating about the shank axis while in use, and assists the hook to quickly release from the bait when a fisherman or woman sets the hook. The hook is preferably used in connection with a rig providing for the adjustability of the length between a front single hook of the rig and the hook of the present invention.

Abstract: A rodent trap includes a platform having a flat upper surface, a spring loaded trapping member pivotally movable between cocked and actuated positions, and a retaining arm pivotally mounted on the platform at one end thereof and adapted to hold the trapping member in a cocked configuration. A diverter is mounted on the platform and has a vertical wall portion formed with an open ended slot adapted to receive a free end of the retaining arm. The diverter also has a bait anchor tab extending forwardly and at an acute angle relative to horizontal and relative to the free end of the retaining arm when the retaining arm overlies the trapping member in the cocked position. The tab may also be curved in an axial direction to receive the free end of the retaining arm in nested relationship. The trapping member may include an added transverse member to insure trapping of smaller rodents.

Abstract: A device for repelling insects from the vicinity of a support surface for the repelling device. The repelling device has a base which can be placed against an upwardly facing support surface to thereby maintain the repelling device in an operative position, a first arm connected to the base and in an elevated position above the upwardly facing surface on which the repelling device is maintained in the operative position and rotatable around a vertically extending axis, a first element depending from the first arm and rotatable with the first arm around the vertically extending axis, and a drive which is operable to rotate the first arm around the vertically extending axis to thereby cause the first element to trace an annular path around the vertically extending axis.

Abstract: A light transmissive thin flexible covering for a greenhouse having two outside sheets. The two outside sheets have sandwiched there between an array of chambers which connect and hold the sheets together, the chambers are sealed and generally contain air and thus provide an insulating space. The cover can be placed or rolled over the framework of a greenhouse to provide an enclosed thermally insulated space. The structure of a greenhouse generally comprises an array of sequentially arched support rods or pipes. The support rods or pipes at either end have a base plate to which they attach. The ends of the structure are sealed to provide a completely enclosed interior space to protect plants during cold weather. The cover has ultraviolet reflective qualities which prevent the penetration of ultraviolet light into the interior or the degradation of the cover due to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: This invention discloses generally enclosure structures for protecting plants. More specifically, this invention discloses a method and enclosure for thermally protecting plants from extreme temperatures and physically protecting plants from wind and other physical assaults. The present invention provides plants with a flexible yet stable fluid fillable enclosure formed by a plurality of vertical tubes interconnected by a basal annular ring.

Abstract: An adjustable support system for trees for stabilizing limbs and a trunk of a tree. The system includes a stake portion having a tapered lower end and a planar upper end. The tapered lower end penetrates a recipient surface adjacent to a tree. A support pole couples with the planar upper end of the stake portion. A plurality of support collars are slidably coupled with the upper section of the support pole. Each of the support collars have a peripheral flange extending outwardly thereof. The peripheral flange has a plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures therethrough. A plurality of support cables are provided with each having inner ends securable to the apertures of the peripheral flange of the support collars. Outer ends of the support cables are looped with rubber hosing disposed thereon for engaging a tree limb.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel eukaryotic DNA sequences coding for native protoporphyrinogen oxidase (protox) or modified forms of the enzyme which are herbicide tolerant. A method for controlling weeds using plants having altered protox activity which confers tolerance to herbicides is described.

Abstract: A pair of slide cams are provided symmetrically about the center line of a door at the right-hand and left-hand end portions of the door, a pair of lock cams provided on the main body symmetrically in portions corresponding to those of the slide cams, and a hinge pin mounted so that it penetrates an axial hole provided in the lock cams. Each slide cam has a first grooved cam which can be engaged with and disengaged from the hinge pin in the horizontal direction, and a second grooved cam which can move from a first engagement position which continues from the first grooved cam and is engaged with the hinge pin guided by the first grooved cam when the door is closed to a second engagement position which serves as a pivot axis of the slide cam when the door is opened. Each slide cam is further provided with a first cam projection provided around the second grooved cam. Each lock cam is provided with a second cam projection which locks the first cam projection in the first engagement position.

Abstract: A cable deflection pulley pertaining to a window lifter comprising a drive unit, a guide rail for a driver which is connected to the window and to the cable, and cable deflection pulleys with a guide or bearing groove for the cable. The device has an axially directed assembly groove in the proximity of the bearing groove to facilitate and accelerate assembly and to reduce the amount of cable required. The assembly groove contains an area adjacent to the axis of the cable deflection pulley, and an area adjacent to the bearing groove, through which the cable is pulled from the assembly groove into the bearing groove.

Abstract: A mechanically interlocked belt type weatherstrip provides a seal between the upper portion of a door and the lower portion a window. The weatherstrip comprises three individual components: a cover, a body and a sealing lip. These components may be either extruded or molded depending particularly upon the configurations of their terminal portions. All of the components may be one of a wide variety of black flexible plastic or elastomeric materials. However, because each of the components is separate, they can be manufactured of different materials and of different colors to provide specifically desired properties. The weatherstrip is formed by snapping the body and the cover together which holds the sealing lip securely in place between the cover and the body. The weatherstrip thus allows versatility of the selection of the separate components to meet the individual style and functional needs of a particular motor vehicle design.

Abstract: A stop device that is used to prevent unauthorized opening of sliding closures, such as windows and doors, which is esthetically pleasing, is adjustable in length and includes removable decorative accessory items. The stop device includes first and second elongated extension members and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes first and second levers which engage the first and second members, respectively, to lock the first and second members with respect to the locking mechanism.