Abstract: A device used for ventilation includes a ventilation mask that can be connected to a respiratory gas hose. The ventilation mask has a respiratory gas hose coupling that is movably connected by a joint with the base of the ventilation mask. The joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which has an inner part that is shaped like a spherical segment and an outer shell for guiding the inner part. The outer shell is constructed from at least two shell segments that can be connected with each other.

Abstract: A securing mechanism for a shackle having a pair of opposed legs with an opening at one end of each of the pair of opposed legs to form a pair of opposed openings. The securing mechanism includes a shackle bolt having a head at one end and a circumferential groove near an opposed end wherein the shackle bolt is received through the pair of opposed openings in the shackle. A two piece hinged clamp assembly is received in the circumferential groove in order to retain the shackle bolt in the shackle. A retainer pin is received in an opening in the two piece clamp assembly to hold the two piece clamp assembly in a closed position. A retainer clip surrounds the retainer pin. A lock pin through the two piece clamp assembly retains the retainer pin in the two piece clamp.

Abstract: A ground connector including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first member with a threaded post, a second member pivotably connected to the first member, and a pusher on the first member. The second member includes a stepped surface configured to be engaged by the pusher to clamp a pedestal directly between the first and second members. The second section is movably located on the threaded post and configured to directly contact and clamp a conductor towards the pedestal.

Abstract: A device to support one or more articles with a pole, where the device may include a collar having a first section and a second section that are coupled by a hinge to allow the collar to open. The collar may be openable at opposite facing ends of the first and second sections to receive the pole, and closeable around the received pole. The device may also include a clasp to lock the collar in a closed position on the pole. The clasp may include a fastening hook and a tensioning member coupled by a clasp pin. The fastening hook has a hooked end that can be received by a lip on the first section of the collar and held on the lip by articulating the tensioning member to the closed position.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are described for monitoring a rotating synchronous electric machine (9), which comprises a rotor winding and a stator having a stator winding. The method comprises the steps of determining the stator winding current, determining the stator winding voltage, determining the rotor winding current, and estimating the temperature in at least two positions in the electric machine (9) using a model of the electric machine and the determined current and voltage values. An apparatus according to the invention is provided for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Neck leash device for retaining eyewear while the wearer is in the water. With a leash portion which contains a float for easy location of the eyewear if lost, a wrist band for secondary safety should the leash come over the wearer's head, a quick release on the wrist band should the leash become tangled with the wearer, a pocket to hold small valuables so they will not be lost and a clamp that attaches to each end of said leash at the strap and each arm of the eyewear. A preferred embodiment includes wherein said leash portion is made of an elastic cord, a float is connected at the bottom of the two straps connecting to the arms of the eyewear and the single extending leash. The leash extends beyond the float approximately four feet and ends in a neoprene wrist band having an interlocking male and female connector material, such as VELCRO with a pocket to hold valuables and a break free device.

Abstract: An attaching structure attaches a part to a band, and includes a clip for attaching the part to the band. The clip includes a clip main member, which has a lower portion and an upper portion with a gap corresponding to a cross section of a portion of the band where the clip is attached for sandwiching the portion of the band where the clip is attached, and a part engaging portion formed below the clip main member for engaging the part.

Abstract: There is disclosed a metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) adapted to be secured to a base member (200) by at least an eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or a rivet (222), in which the metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) includes at least an aperture (106, 106a, 106b, 214) adapted to receive at least part of the eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or rivet (222), in which at least one tab (108, 110, 108a, 108b, 216) extends from a periphery of the aperture (106, 106a, 106b, 214) into the aperture, and the tab (108, 110, 108a, 108b, 216) is adapted to engage with a flared portion (112, 112a, 112b) of the eyelet (102, 102a, 102b) or rivet (222) to secure the metal fitting (100, 100a, 100b, 200) with the base member (200). There is also disclosed a document holder formed of such a metal fitting as attached to a base member.

Abstract: A guide arrangement for minimizing incorrect emplacement of a tightening tool at a plastically deformable ear of a hose clamp which includes male guide profiles in the clamp adapted to cooperate with female guide profiles in the tightening tool to permit the installer to sense proper positioning of the tightening tool when the male guide profiles are in engagement with the female guide profiles in the tightening tool.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hose strangler which considerably reduces the risk of slippage when the strangler is being removed from the hose. The hose strangler includes a clamping member adapted to hold a hose in position. The clamping member has a first arm having a concave portion for receiving the hose and a second arm having a convex portion matching the concave portion of the first arm, the concave and convex portions defining a hose strangling area, where the first and second arms are pivotally secured at a first end so as to permit the clamping member to rotate between a closed position and an opened position. A blocking mechanism to open and close an opening between the first and second arms is also provided, where the blocking mechanism is located in the hose strangling area. A locking mechanism is also provided for securing the clamping member in a closed position.

Abstract: A badge clip secures a badge to an attaching member which enables the badge to be worn or carried by a person. The badge clip includes a fixed leg having a first end portion and an opposite second end portion with a curled barrel formation, and a movable leg having a first end portion which is reversely bent from the first end portion of the fixed leg, and an opposite second end portion which is engageable with the curled barrel formation of the fixed leg. The movable leg is pivotally movable between an open position and a closed position, the movable leg being biased to its closed position. The arrangement is such that the curled barrel formation of the fixed leg is capable of receiving a badge having an opening formed therein for securing the badge to the badge clip. The curled barrel formation is received through the opening of the badge when the movable leg is in its open position. The badge is secured to the badge clip when the movable leg resiliently returns to its closed position.

Abstract: A tire chain device of the type which has a rigid structure positioned on the inner side of the wheel upon which it is installed, said rigid structure being comprised of an adjustable length horizontal strap and two rigid depending straps pivoted from either end thereof in a manner that restricts pivoting more than 90.degree., the two ends of the horizontal strap of said inner structure being connected by two short cross links to an adjustable length outer strap, and the lower end of each depending strap being removably connected by two long cross links to a plurality of posts having expanded ends spaced along the exposed side of the outer strap. In another mode of the invention the inner structure is comprised of five rigid straps including four of equal length and shape pivotally depending from one horizontal strap such that they form five sides of an octagon when pivoted to their maximum outward extent.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a split heat-shrinkable sleeve placed around the joint between the core conductors of two communication cables which are to be joined or spliced together. The sleeve has two upstanding lugs or flanges on either side of the split in the sleeve. The holding strips are placed against the outer surface of the lugs. Each strip consists of two foldable link assemblies joined to opposite ends of a straight, rigid center portion or line. A connecting rod is initially inserted through sleeves on each strip to keep the strip straight during placement against the lugs. Clamping springs are rotatably mounted on one strip, and, after placement of the strip, the springs are rotated over both strips, thereby forcing the lugs into contact with each other. The rods are then removed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conduit clamp comprising means for securing a conduit such as a hose to another structure, a pair of jaws arranged to be clamped around a conduit, means on one side of a first jaw arranged to engage pivotally with complementary means on the corresponding side of a second jaw, means for closing the jaws into clamping engagement with a conduit which closing means comprises an open sided recess in one jaw, a locking pin mounted in an aperture in the other jaw and a lever pivotally attached to the locking pin, the arrangement being such that when the lever is moved to a first position the locking pin is released from and then pivoted away from the recess and when the lever is moved to a second position the locking pin is moved into the recess and then locked thereinto.The clamp of the present invention is particularly envisaged for sub-sea operation such as in oil drilling but it can be used for mining and industrial applications which are not underwater.

Abstract: The present invention provides a line clamp comprising means for securing a member, and means for clamping the member to a line such as a wire line wherein the means for clamping the member to a line comprises a first clamp body portion comprising a cam mounted for partial rotation and being connected to the means for securing a member, a second clamp body portion comprising a further cam mounted for partial rotation, means being provided for detachably securing the second clamp body portion to the first clamp body portion and said cams being so located that when the first and second clamp body portions are secured together, a line may be clamped between them, said cams comprising working surfaces having profiles with relatively low portions flanked by relatively high portions and said line being normally clamped by the said relatively low portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conduit clamp comprising a pair of jaws, said jaws comprising respective, opposed recesses arranged to abut against sides of a conduit, said jaws comprising means for pivotally connecting them together at one end, one of said jaws comprising an aperture, and the other of said jaws comprising a twist lock means, such that, to close the jaws and clamp a conduit, the twist lock means is inserted in the aperture and partially rotated, means also being provided for securely attaching the clamp to a stable structure.The clamp of the present invention is particularly useful for clamping relatively small diameter conduits such as electrical conduits and hose lines to a permanent structure. It is particularly envisaged for use underwater but can be used for mining and industrial applications which are not underwater.

Abstract: A tire chain device of the type which has a rigid structure positioned on the inner side of the wheel upon which it is installed, said rigid structure being comprised of an adjustable length horizontal strap and two rigid depending straps pivoted from either end thereof in a manner that restricts pivoting more than 90.degree., the two ends of the horizontal strap of said inner structure being connected by two short cross links to an adjustable length outer strap, and the lower end of each depending strap being removably connected by two long cross links to a plurality of posts having expanded ends spaced along the exposed side of the outer strap. The outer strap is slotted near one end for vertical support of the inner structure in the formation of a warning triangle.

Abstract: A generally semicircular device is disclosed which is capable of holding an djusting knob or wheel stationary with respect to a flange. The device is in the form of a hollow arch with flat parallel walls joined by a curved wall. A cam lever is pivoted in an opening in one of the flat walls such that the cam bears against the knob for one position of the lever and pushes the knob and flange towards each other.

Abstract: A meter clamping ring for securing an electric meter housing of the type haing a peripheral mounting flange to a meter socket, comprising a clamping ring having ends with portions adapted to overlap to align lock receiving openings. One end is provided with a housing for enclosing the lock. In one embodiment of the invention, the end portions have cooperating means allowing them to be snapped together into the bolt-receiving position to facilitate assembly of the bolt. Resilient means is provided on the inside of the ring which is dimensioned to be flexed against the meter mounting flange when the ring is assembled to prevent any looseness between the ring and the mounting flange resulting from manufacturing tolerances.

Abstract: A pipe clamp is formed with a body and the body includes a wall. The wall is formed as a loop which completely surrounds an aperture except for an interstice opening through the wall into the aperture. The portions of the wall located on either side of the interstice forms first and second wall ends. The body also includes a foot joined to the wall. A discontinuous passageway passes through the first and second wall ends and through the foot. This passageway is capable of receiving an object such as a nail. The size of the nail utilized is such that its length is greater than the length of the passageway such that when the nail is located within the passageway a portion of the nail is capable of holding the first and second wall ends together in fixed association and a further portion of the nail is capable of extending out of the passageway beyond the foot.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for applying insulation and a metal jacket to a pipe wherein insulation is first wrapped around the pipe and held by a clamp. A metallic jacket is then wrapped around the insulation and held by a clamp while the adjoining edges of the jacket are permanently secured together. The insulation and jacket respectively are temporarily held on the pipe by a clamping device which consists of a strap, a keeper at one end of the strap, a handle pivoted to the other end of the strap, the handle having a pivotal latch member which is engageable with the keeper.

Abstract: A fixed cavity, integral bonded, flexible coupling for joining ferrule terminated tubing ends in an aircraft environment in which a clam shell coupling is spring loaded at its hinges so as to bias it toward an open configuration. The clam shell coupling latches in a closed configuration by means of a plurality of latch pawls engaging latch pins, with the latch pawls being spring-biased into engagement with the latch pins.