Abstract: A pair of scissors include a pair of intersecting main cutting members pivotally connected with each other, and multiple pairs of intersecting secondary cutting members pivotally connected with each other and coupled with the main cutting members so that each pair of the intersecting secondary cutting members are movable in concert with the main cutting members to perform opening or closing actions. Thus, the secondary cutting members co-operate with the main cutting members to form multiple cutting slits on the paper at a time so as to shred the paper or cut the paper into multiple pieces in a shorter period of time, thereby saving the working time and enhancing the working efficiency.

Abstract: A specialty food-processing knife includes a rigid handle, a circular blade axis, a blade axis holder, a blade axis holder lock, and a blade axis safety cover. The handle provides a blade axis upper housing to cut protect the user's hand and is configured with guide grooves, coupling pivot holes, and a guide tunnel. The guide grooves restrict the blade axis movement to a circular motion, the pivot holes allow swiveling of the blade axis holder, and the guide tunnel provides unidirectional motion to the blade axis holder lock. The blade axis is composed of several parallel circular blades, which are held in position by spacer bushings and lock nuts that encapsulate a stiffener rod. The blade axis holder presents a parallel slotted array to prevent food fragments from entering the blade axis housing and allow the axis blades to be partially exposed and rotate freely. The blade axis holder lock includes barriers, which limit the lock to an open or closed position.

Abstract: An exemplary testing mechanism (100) is used for testing for a sufficiency of a casing 90. The testing mechanism includes a framework (20) and a testing module (40). The framework includes a base board (21) and a pillar (26). One end of the pillar is mounted on the base board. The testing module includes a main board (42) and at least one testing pin (44). The main board is slidably mounted on the pillar. A bottom end of the testing pin is slidably mounted to the main board. A top end of the testing pin is positioned adjacent to the base board of the framework. The at least one testing pin is located in a position corresponding to at least one mounting hole of a sufficient casing.

Abstract: A tool (10) and method for measuring endplay between an axle shaft (36) and an axle hub (34) of an axle assembly. A mounting plate (22) is fastened to the hub, and one end of a through-rod (16) whose ends protrude from opposite ends of a housing (14) of a fluid-operated device (12) is fastened to the axle shaft by applying an external force to the other end of the through-rod while fluid is not operating the fluid-operated device. With the mounting adapter and the through-rod secured as described, fluid is delivered to the fluid-operated device to move the through-rod relative to the housing, and the resulting relative movement between the through-rod and the housing is measured by a measuring device (48).

Abstract: An anchor for securing a line is provided that has an elongated housing with a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end. The housing houses an attachment member for securing the anchor to a surface and the attachment member is configured to protrude from the housing and to retract substantially entirely within the housing. An actuation member is received by the housing and has a protruding. The actuation member is operably connected to the attachment member and biased in a direction toward the second end of the housing. The actuation member is further configured to slide axially within the housing and rotate about the longitudinal axis to selectively move the attachment member such that it protrudes from the first end of the housing at any one of a plurality of predetermined distances.

Abstract: A headwear-size measuring apparatus measures a size of a headwear, an elastic band, or the like and also measures a pressure applied to a wearer's head on wearing the headwear. The headwear-size measuring apparatus includes: a controller; a driving source controlled by the controller; an object extending unit having a diameter size controlled by an operation of the driving source; a pressure measuring unit for measuring an applied pressure of an object and provided at the object extending unit and transmitting the measured value to the controller; an input unit for receiving an established value and transmitting the received value to the controller; a standard data base connected to the controller such that data are transmitted to the controller and storing standard-object sizes and ranges of appropriate pressure applied to a head corresponding to the object sizes; and an output unit for displaying data processed by the controller.

Abstract: A remote center compliance device with one elastic body is provided. In the remote center compliance device, an elastic center can be formed using one elastic body and the adjustment of the elastic center is easy. Further, since the number of parts is minimized, a manufacturing cost and a manufacturing process are reduced and an efficiency of installation space is maximized, thereby improving product competitiveness.

Abstract: A device for rapid hardware sizing includes a ruler-like body having a fixed end and a distal end, a fixed jaw at the fixed end, and a sliding jaw opposite the fixed jaw being slidably connected to the body such that the sliding jaw slides there along from a point immediately adjacent to the fixed jaw to the distal end. A digital logic calculation and display means is secured to the sliding jaw such that it moves along the body with the sliding jaw. A measuring means is in communication with the digital logic calculation and display means, and measures a distance between the fixed and sliding jaws. The distance is then communicated to the digital logic calculation and display means and selectively displayed thereon.

Abstract: The over all length of 4? inches of the pencil holder attachment with two way tape (15) then taking off exposed side of tape (14) then mounting on tape measure then inserting pencil in (16) then turning thumb screw (11) then setting tape measure at desired mark looking at indicator (17) using both hands moving the tape extended either down or across wood boards, paneling, or drywall marking a straight line. My invention is a carpenter's pencil holding bracket that is attached to most recoil tape measures. The bracket which is 5 inches full length and 1? inches wide is mounted a half inch from the bottom of the tape measure. The flat part of the pencil holder is attached with a two way cushion attachment tape. With the off set of the pencil holder extended past the front of the tape therefore being able to extend the tape measure on desired foot mark or inch mark.

Abstract: In a sensing device for detecting the distance of a vehicle or work device from structures that can be sensed mechanically, in particular plant stands, plant rows, soil structures, ploughing furrows or the like, with a rod-shaped, resilient sensing feeler which has a freely movable sensing end and at a distance therefrom is fixed rigidly to a housing, and an electrical measuring system which detects a change in location of the sensing end in respect of the holder and generates a measuring signal dependent on the change in location, the sensing feeler has at a distance from its fixing location a permanent magnet whose magnetic field is detected by a field-sensitive sensor with a fixed location in respect of the fixing location of the sensing feeler, which sensor generates an electrical signal dependent on the distance between the permanent magnet and the sensor.

Abstract: A device for checking the chamfer and/or radius of a corner of an object includes a housing having a pair of right angled surfaces at one end thereof for placement against right angled surface of the corner of the object having a chamfer or radius extending between the right angled surfaces. A sensing slide bar having a known angled distal end is slidably mounted in the housing and extends outward from the housing and is engageable with the chamfer or radius. The length of the outward extension of the slide bar is measured by a microprocessor in the housing and provides a digital display on the housing with a readout correlating to the chamfer or radius of the object's corner contacted by the angled distal end of the slide bar.

Abstract: The washing system comprises an implement (60) which can be inserted in a drier (10) and which has a cleaning-liquid supply coupling (62), a distributor duct (64) which is supplied by the coupling (62), and a plurality of liquid-delivery ducts (66) which extend substantially transversely from the distributor duct (64) and carry respective spray heads (68) for the liquid at their ends.

Abstract: The present invention is a noiseless hair dryer that includes first and second cylindrical bodies extending along an axis, each of the bodies having an intake end and an exhaust end, and the two bodies being arranged in such a manner that the second cylindrical body is disposed within, and carried concentrically by, the first cylindrical body. The second cylindrical body defines a first air flow channel, and the volume between the inner surface of the first cylindrical body and the outer surface of the second cylindrical body defines a second air flow channel. A substantially noiseless fan is mounted at the intake end of the first cylindrical body, and is driven in rotation by a bearing cage, attached to, and disposed circumferentially about, the radially outer surfaces of the fan. A power supply provides electrical energy to drive the outer race of the bearing cage in rotation about the axis.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rotary drum (1), in which the hygienic status of separated, pourable cow manure solids (3) is modified by aerobic heating such that the solids can be re-used as bedding in cowsheds. The aim of the invention is that of achieving a high charge level of the drum (1), which lies horizontally for incorporation in an insulated container (2), with a filling level of 60-70% being achieved. According to the invention, the loaded solid (3) is kept in a chamber (4,8) and is passed to the drum (1) only when there is no solid surrounding the chamber (4,8). An important element is a flap (4,9) of the chamber (4,8), which opens and closes in this area only. If there is solid material on the outside of the flap, then the flap is prevented from opening (4,9).

Abstract: The invention provides a dryer for drying particulate material, comprising at least one substantially vertical elongate container having an upper inlet (56a, 56b) for receiving a charge of moisture containing particulate material; a lower outlet (22) for discharging dried particulate material, whereby said particulate material travels under the influence of gravity from said inlet to said outlet; at least one substantially vertical gas permeable wall (20a, 20b) through which a drying gas can pass to contact said particulate material; said dryer also comprising at least one plenum (48, 50) on an exterior surface of said at least one gas permeable wall, covering ingress (38a) and egress openings within said at least one gas permeable wall.

Abstract: An integrated heater/cooler for heating and cooling of heat transfer fluid in a freeze dryer is provided. This integrated heater/cooler is made up on a housing having a heat exchange fluid outlet to discharge heat exchange fluid; a heat exchanger disposed on one side of the housing having a refrigerant inlet to receive refrigerant, a refrigerant outlet to discharge refrigerant and a heat exchange fluid inlet to receive heat exchange fluid; and a heater disposed on the other side of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a corrosion protection system for a stay cable construction including a multiplicity of tension members made of parallel steel tensile elements, extending between a first anchorage and a second anchorage, and comprising two opposite ends, the first end co-operating with the first anchorage and the said second end co-operating with the second anchorage. The corrosion protection system involves the use of tensile elements which are not provided with a permanent corrosion protection during their fabrication. This corrosion protection system includes: a plurality of stay pipes, each freely surrounding a tension member made of unprotected tensile elements, a dehumidification device which produces dry air, supply pipes supplying the dry air to predetermined points situated on the first anchorage, the second anchorage, and the stay pipes, a ventilation device pushes the dry air in the supply pipes, surveying, measuring, controlling and testing facilities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drying cylinder which is used to dry a paper, cardboard, tissue or other web of fibrous material in a machine for the production and/or for the transformation thereof. The drying cylinder includes a support body and an external cover layer which is heated by a hot fluid. The thermal flow passing through the external cover layer is increased such that at least one cavity is provided between the support body and the external cover layer through which the fluid flows. The external cover layer is predominately so thin that the ratio formed by the thermal conductivity of the material and the thickness of the external cover layer is greater than a threshold value of 3.2 kW/m2K for steel, 30 kW/m2K for aluminum, 18 kW/m2K for bronze alloys, 3.4 kW/m2K for copper and 6.1 kW/m2K for magnesium.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoe sole having an upwardly sloped front side and an upwardly rear side so that it has a substantially arch-shaped bottom surface, in which a middle sole made of a rigid material is embedded in an outsole. A non-slip sole is attached over the total bottom surface of the outsole. An arch-shaped groove is formed at a center portion of the bottom surface of the outsole. An elliptical stamping cushion is installed in the arch-shaped groove and it is made of a material that is a softer than the outsole. The middle shoe is rounded at a substantially arch shape such that it is corresponding to the shape of the outsole. A rib-shaped reinforcing portion is provided at a middle portion of the middle sole. An uneven surface is provided on an upper surface and a lower surface of the middle sole, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air-circulation type shock buffering footwear which can absorb and alleviate a shock applied on a foot, allow the air ventilation through the inside and give a pleasant and comfortable feeling to the wearer for many hours. The inventive shoe comprises the first and second air rooms formed respectively in the front and rear of and on the underside of the middle sole layer, said first and second air rooms communicating with each other through passages; a plurality of sucking holes formed in the inner sole layer to communicate with throughholes of the first air room; the first and second buffering members respectively incorporated in the first and second air rooms for both alleviating shock and circulating the air; the first check valve disposed in the front of the second air room to open or close the passages; and the second check valve disposed in the rear of the second check valve to communicate with the outside so as to discharge the air.

Abstract: Footwear providing enhanced protection against extreme landing impacts includes a sole having an elastomeric mid-sole with elastomeric pads combined in a heel recess thereof such that the pads act in series with each other and in parallel with the mid-sole during conjoint compression thereof. At least one of the pads includes a solid gel having a relatively high damping coefficient. In another embodiment, the heel of the mid-sole is replaced by a toroidal gas cushion and an elastomeric pad including a solid gel having a relatively high damping coefficient disposed in a central recess of the cushion such that the pad is recessed a selected distance below the upper surface of the cushion. The resilient pads may advantageously incorporate a plurality of gas-filled cells, and a solid gel pad may also be disposed in the mid-sole of the footwear below the ball of the wearer's foot for increased protection.

Abstract: Amongst other things, a boot is provided having a foot portion for enclosing the foot of a user and a leg portion having a substantially circular cross-section and extending upwardly from the foot portion. A first strap portion is affixed to one or the foot portion and the leg portion, and extends more than 180° around the perimeter of the leg portion in a first circumferential direction. A second strap portion is affixed to one of the foot portion and the leg portion, and extends around the perimeter of the leg portion in a second circumferential direction substantially opposite to the first circumferential direction, to meet the first strap portion. A fastening means is provided for releasably joining the first and second strap portions in circumferentially adjustable relation, to cinch the strap portions around the perimeter of the leg portion in conjoined relation.

Abstract: An infant's bootie comprising a sole, an upper portion, including a tongue, attached to a toe region of the sole, and a back portion attached to a heel portion of the sole. The back portion is unattached to the upper portion except at the sole, thereby allowing the back portion to be folded down to a level of the sole for easy insertion of the infant's foot. The material of the bootie may be lined to provide comfortable protection to the infant, and to aid in retaining warmth.

Abstract: The soft boot and liner include a moisture transfer system that includes an inner fabric layer carefully selected from technically advanced fabrics. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, spacer fabrics and breathable membranes, in various orders. Encapsulation technology and waterproofing are used as well. The outer fabric layer is also capable of working with the other layers to promote the transfer of moisture. Frothed foams and flocking with fibers are further characteristics of the present invention. The moisture transfer system is incorporated into a soft boot or skate or as a removable liner for a shell boot. Numerous other modifications and applications are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sport shoe (1) with an outer shell (2) made from injection molded plastic, comprising a front foot shell (4) and a shoe cuff (5) adjoining it. At least partially accommodated in the shell (2) is a relatively soft elastic inner shoe (3). In particular, a ski shoe with at least one strap-shaped clamping means (12) disposed at least in a top end portion of the shoe cuff (5) and extending round the top end portion of the shoe cuff (5) is proposed. This strap-shaped clamping means (12) is of a non-stretch design within its entire longitudinal extension and the strap-shaped clamping means (12) is supported on at least one elastically flexible element (15) in the usage or active state, which is disposed between the shoe cuff (5) and the strap-shaped clamping means (12).

Abstract: An adjustable orthotic insole and a unique method of implementation has a shell and a sole lifter that is to correct malalignment of lower extremities and other functions such as cushioning, massage, etc are not anticipated. The distribution of ground reaction force is changed due to the orthotic effect of the sole lifter. A user adjusts position and thickness of the sole lifter incessantly until malalignment of lower extremities is restored to optimal alignment symmetrically. The present invention employs a unique method that the sole lifter is always opposite to rear foot lifter. Once the malalignment of lower extremities is corrected by the orthotic insole, the user would be able to maintain good posture and ambulate in ideal gait. Therefore, symmetric and coordinated movements are harmonious with balanced muscle function. The musculoskeletal system would be protected from overuse injury.

Abstract: The present invention provides footwear capable of alleviating the effects of sweating feet.

Abstract: A device for the placement of the badge on a uniform includes a mounting sheet, a badge section corresponding to a shape of the badge and through mounting sheet, a first attachment apparatus for attaching the mounting sheet to the uniform.

Abstract: Information display medium (1) having at least two display faces, one on each of two blank parts (2, 3) made of a substantially rigid and foldable material, the blank parts (2, 3) being arranged so that, when the medium is unfolded, they are stressed so as to stress the display faces, a plurality of holding inserts, which act at various different points along said display faces, being provided to keep the display faces stressed. The blank parts (2, 3) of the display faces are joined together by their edges (14, 19), each holding insert (21) is mounted between the blank parts (2, 3) in a variable position that can switch between a position in which the medium is collapsed and a position in which the display faces of the blank parts (2, 3) of the medium are kept in the stressed state, each insert (21) being associated with means (22) for locking it in its holding position. The invention is very suitable for point of sale advertising.

Abstract: A display stand is provided that comprises at least one video device, and which is dimensioned to hold at least one container of product such that the product is viewable by a consumer. The video device is designed to visually and aurally attract consumers to the display stand and generate interest in purchasing the displayed products.

Abstract: A new device used in institutions such as, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, and other patient-care facilities, and hotels and cruise ships which, when activated, provides a visual indication locally, at or near the room to which it is attached, as to whether or not a particular room has been evacuated during an emergency evacuation situation.

Abstract: A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer containing print material such as for functioning as a coupon, and it is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pulled free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags.

Abstract: Containers for carrying firearm accessories (e.g., cleaning and maintenance supplies and tools) and/or supporting firearms are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a container includes a housing having an exterior side surface, an aperture in the exterior side surface, a storage device at the aperture, and a support structure at the housing. The storage device has a compartment and is movable between (a) a stowed position in which the compartment is positioned within the housing, and (b) a second position in which the compartment is at least partially external to the housing. The support structure is configured to interface with a removable firearm support for carrying a firearm.

Abstract: This is a device for a bore wiping, self-lubricating ramrod used for muzzle loading gun barrels. The device consists of a bullet jag with two 0-rings, and a center hole to allow the lubricant to get into the bore. As the jag is passed down the bore a small amount of lubricant is released into the bore. The first 0-ring stops the lubricant from leaving the bore, and the second 0-ring wipes the bore clean when the ramrod is pulled out of the bore. The ramrod may be made in different diameters to accommodate different caliber muzzleloaders. The shooter uses the same ramrod for lubing and loading the weapon with the same pass down the barrel.

Abstract: A cleaning system includes a foldable pouch made of two polymeric sheets thermally bonded to form two compartments, one with wet melt-blown sheet and another with dry melt-blown sheet, each adapted for cleaning gun barrels and firearm components. The compartments are closed with zip-lock closure members offering easy access and resealability. The pouch is foldable and takes up minimal space, such that it is lightweight and able to be stored in compact areas, such as in a compartment on a gun. The cleaning patch includes parallel and perpendicular lines of perforations, such that patches of desired size and shape can be torn off in any two-dimensional size desired. It is contemplated that the cleaning system applies to more than just cleaning materials for firearms.

Abstract: A fishing rod including a tubular body where the tubular body is folded over into a contact relationship with itself to define a first hollow portion and a second hollow portion. An internal support is formed integral to the tubular body and the internal support separates the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion. The fishing rod being manufactured using bladder-molding processes.

Abstract: A safe fishing bobber is disclosed having a plastic, hollow shield holding the hook and bait inside to protect against accidental contact with the hook, preventing snags on water structures and protecting the bait. An attached stem extends vertically from the shield. Fishermen use floats of various colors, shapes and styles for various fishing methods, buoyancy requirements and personal preference. This safe bobber design allows the fisherman to choose from varieties of floats and easily apply one onto the stem. The float is above water when in use, while the shield remains submerged. The fishing depth is set with a slide able stop member placed above the bobber on the fishing line, which stops at the tip of the stem when this depth is reached. The bait drops into the water to the desired depth. When retrieved, the hook returns into the shield as guided by the line through the stem.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: Polyolefinic amines may be produced in a reaction comprising contacting an olefin or a polyolefin with an azo compound under free radical conditions to form a polyolefinic nitrile having an average molecular weight of at least 250, followed by reducing the polyolefinic nitrile to a corresponding polyolefinic amine. The polyolefinic amines produced by the reaction may be included as a detergent in compositions, such as fuel compositions, additive compositions, and/or carrier compositions.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for converting carbonaceous or other material with calorific value, wood, plastic, sewage, etc into high quality gas preferably to fuel a reciprocating gas engine for the generation of electricity. Wet fuel is delivered via conveyer 13 to fuel hopper 14. From the hopper the fuel is fed into the dryer 15 by a screw feeder The dried fuel then is checked for size via a trommel 16 where the correctly sized fuel passes through and the oversized fuel goes onto the reject conveyer 22 where it is delivered for shredding. The correct sized dry fuel is transported via a conveyer 17. The fuel is then fed via a feed system, to avoid the ingress of air, into the gasifier 19. The gas is cooled and cleaned in the gas quench unit 20. The gas is then compressed and stored. The char is quenched in a water trough then fed by a screw conveyer to a dryer 29 then stored in a hopper 30. Oils and tars that are carried over with the gas are removed by an extraction unit 27 and stored in storage vessel 28.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fuel composition for diesel engines. The fuel composition comprises 0.1-99% by weight of a component or a mixture of components produced from biological raw material originating from plants and/or animals and or fish. The fuel composition comprises 0-20% of components containing oxygen. Both components are mixed with diesel components based on crude oil and/or fractions from Fischer-Tropsch process.

Abstract: A composition and method for the formulation of ingredients for a medium for growing fungi and the like. The invention provides for a formulation of a growing medium including oat hulls for the cultivating of mushroom mycelium.

Abstract: A plant stand with a circular base, locking arms and a main shaft. The plant stand can reside in a plant pot, with the circular base and locking arms fitting precisely with the bottom and sides of the plant pot. Additional plant pots may be placed upon the main shaft of the plant stand in a visually appealing fashion. Other systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel source. The fuel processor comprises a reformer and burner. The reformer includes a catalyst that facilitates the production of hydrogen from the fuel source. Voluminous reformer chamber designs are provided that increase the amount of catalyst that can be used in a reformer and increase hydrogen output for a given fuel processor size. The burner provides heat to the reformer. One or more burners may be configured to surround a reformer on multiple sides to increase thermal transfer to the reformer. Dewars are also described that increase thermal management of a fuel processor and increase burner efficiency. A dewar includes one or more dewar chambers that receive inlet process gas or liquid before a burner receives the process gas or liquid. The dewar is arranged such that process gas or liquid passing through the dewar chamber intercepts heat generated in the burner before the heat escapes the fuel processor.

Abstract: It is herein described the use of nanostructured metal catalysts for the production of syngas and hydrogen-rich gaseous mixtures; the catalysts are constituted by nanostructured metal particles obtained by reduction of metal complexes formed of metal salts and template polymers, whose molecular weight ranges from 1000 to 50000 g mol?1 prepared by condensation of a 4-{1-[(phenyl-2,4-disubstituted)-hydrazono-alkyl}-benzene-1,3-diol with phenol, or a 3,5 disubstituted phenol, and formaldehyde, or para-formaldehyde in the presence of an acid or basic catalyst in water/alcohol mixtures at temperatures between 20 and 150° C.

Abstract: A gasification reactor comprising a pressure shell for maintaining a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure; a slag bath located in a lower part of the pressure shell; and a gasifier wall arranged inside the pressure shell, and its use. The gasifier wall defines a gasification chamber wherein during operation a synthesis gas can be formed, a lower open part of the gasifier wall which is in fluid communication with the slag bath and an open upper end of the gasifier wall which is in fluid communication with a quench zone. The quench zone comprises a tubular formed part positioned within the pressure shell, open at its lower and upper end and having a smaller diameter than the pressure shell thereby defining an annular space around the tubular part. The lower open end of the tubular formed part is fluidly connected to the upper end of the gasifier wall and the upper open end of the tubular formed part is in fluid communication with the annular space.

Abstract: A child safety barrier, which has an upper and a lower cross member (2,3) between which a plurality of vertical lattice bars (4) are secured, is intended to be fixed in an opening. The child safety barrier is provided with two upper and two lower hinges which are rotatably connected with the child safety barrier. At least one of the two upper hinges is composed of two screw parts (19, 20) which are connected via a connecting pin (18). One of the screw parts (20) is provided with a hole with a toothing (24) which is capable of engaging one or more teeth on the connecting pin (18). Hereby, the hinges may be secured in openings against walls which are oriented with their faces which need not have a well-defined direction relative to the surface of the child safety barrier, and such that a hole (29) in the connecting pin (18) may be fixed relative to a locking pawl (28) which may be arranged in a handle on the child safety barrier.

Abstract: A movable partition having hinged connections and related methods are disclosed. The partition may include one or more movable structures wherein each movable structure has a plurality of panels and a plurality of hinged structures arranged in an alternating pattern. The panels may include pockets formed along the ends thereof and the hinge structures may include rods formed on the ends thereof. The rods are disposed within the pockets such that a hinged joint is formed. Retainers are removably disposed over a portion of the joint or coupling formed by the rod and associated pocket. The retainer may include a clip having a first member disposed adjacent the pocket, a second member disposed within an interior space of the rod, and a transition member coupling the first and second members and also spanning a portion of the rod and pocket.

Abstract: A garage door control system for a garage door that is adapted to be lifted by a garage door opener. The system has a motion sensor or electric eye sensor located at least in part proximate the garage door, for sensing an object located on top of a vehicle approaching the garage and projecting higher than is safe to enter the garage, and a cutoff switch that at least temporarily prevents the garage door opener from opening the garage door when the sensor senses an object located on top of a vehicle approaching the garage and projecting higher than is safe to enter the garage.

Abstract: A cassette for force transmission in a window winder, with fitting means for fitting at least one force-introducing means on the cassette. The fitting means have a passage opening which completely penetrates the cassette from a first cassette side to a second cassette side and the force-introducing means, which is passed through the passage opening, can be fitted on the cassette by the fitting means.