Abstract: A tool for preassembling with an oil pan a bolt-locating isolator rail and a gasket such that the isolator rail locates a plurality of bolts for securing a flange of the oil pan to an engine block and the gasket forms an oil-tight seal between the flange and the engine block. The tool has a head, a body and a neck between the head and the body. The neck is of reduced diameter relative to the adjacent portions of the head and the body. The head has a first slot adapted to receive an aperture in the gasket. The neck is adapted to receive an aperture in the flange. The body has a reduced midsection adapted to receive an aperture in the isolator rail.

Abstract: A holding device of a timing belt wheel structure includes two links, and two holding members. Thus, the relative position between the two holding members and the relative angle between the snap plates of the two holding members can be adjusted arbitrarily so as to fit the relative position of the two timing belt wheels, so that the holding device can be used to hold and position timing belt wheel structures of different sizes, types and specifications without having to prepare multiple holders of different sizes, types and specifications, thereby enhancing convenience in operation and maintenance of the timing belt wheel structure.

Abstract: A hinge that has a first mounting base for attachment to a first hinged object. The hinge also has first and second hinge members pivotally connected together. The first hinge member and the first base are configured and dimensioned for cooperatively positioning and aligning the first hinge member in a plurality of mounted positions along the base length. At least one first locking member is associated with the first hinge member and the first base for locking the first hinge member to the first base in one of the mounted positions. The hinge may also be segmented. A positioning tool may be connected to at least the first base with an attachment portion and configured for positioning the first base and attachment portion on a first hinged object at a predetermined distance from the second hinge member.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a bearing race from a bearing support structure. The tool is sufficiently narrow for sideways insertion into the bearing race. The tool can then be rotated within the race so that the tool engages with an annular flange of the bearing race. A threaded bolt engaged in a threaded bore of the tool is used to extract the bearing race from the support structure.

Abstract: A rail alignment system for locating a first end piece and a second end piece of a first rail section and a second rail section. The rail alignment system comprises (a) a first rail alignment tool for engaging and applying force to said first rail section; and (b) a second rail alignment tool for engaging and applying force to said second rail section. The first rail alignment tool includes: (1) a planar plate for extending transversely beneath said first rail section; (2) a pair of block members, each secured to said planar plate and each defining a threaded cavity which is substantially orthogonal to said first rail section and which are aligned with one another; (3) a pair of externally threaded bolts, each adapted for engaging one of said threaded cavities of said pair of block members; and (4) a pair of contoured rail engagement end pieces, each secured to an inner terminating portion of said pair of externally threaded bolts for engaging said first rail section.

Abstract: In an assembly of a toroidal continuously variable transmission, a sheath member (41) is temporarily fitted on a male screw (3A) so that a step between a spline part (21A) and a male screw (3A) of a CVT shaft (3) does not catch on an output disk (18, 20) when the CVT shaft (3) is passed through the output disk (18, 20). The outer diameter of the sheath member (41) is gradually reduced in a tapering shape from an outer diameter equal to that of the spline part (21A).

Abstract: First and second two spacing jigs 81 are used each having a rectangular parallelepipedal body 81a formed on the bottom surface thereof with projections 82 which are arranged side by side at a spacing equal to a predetermined interval between reference bores 106. First, the projections 82 of the first jig 81 are fitted in front reference bores 106 of respective lower members 31, 32, 33, and the projections 82 of the second jig 82 in rear reference bores 106 of the lower members. A right angle holding jig 84 in the form of a rectangular frame and having inner side faces positionable respectively in contact with the front side face of the first jig 81, the rear side face of the second jig 81 and the left and right side faces of the two jigs 81 is fitted around the bodies 81a of the two jigs 81 to adjust the arrangement of bores 106 to right angles. The lower members are fixed to a support member in this state by tightening up screw members 110.

Abstract: A wiper device is located between a rear door and a rear window, which is opened independently from the door. An actuator having an output shaft is attached to the rear door. A power transmission unit includes a shaft holder attached to the rear window and a pivot shaft supported by the shaft holder. Before the shaft holder is attached to the rear window, a positioning mechanism fixes the position of the power transmission unit relative to the actuator such that the axis of the pivot shaft is aligned with the axis of the output shaft. Thus, the axes of the output shaft and the pivot shaft are fixed during the installation process. Therefore, no adjustment of these axis is required during installation.

Abstract: A special purpose tool for manual installation and removal of bushings or sleeve bearings from press fit bearing housings within automotive engines, transmissions, and other machinery with no resultant damage to the housing is disclosed. The present tool is comprised of a cylindrical body member including a pilot diameter, which aligns the tool in coaxial relation to the bushing and a bushing locating journal that engages the bushing to be removed. A plurality of machine screws are disposed in the body member at predetermined radial positions. To remove a bushing the machine screws are advanced axially within threaded holes such that the machine screw threads tap into and capture the worn bushing and/or bearing sleeve and the tool is withdrawn. The present tool is also utilized to manually install new bushings into housings and other components by removal of the aforementioned machine screws.

Abstract: A clutch installation apparatus for raising heavy clutch components facilitates mounting of the components to a bell housing. The clutch installation apparatus includes a mounting plate that is removably mountable to a bell housing. The plate has a pair of slots extending therethrough. Fastening members are utilized to secure the plate to the bell housing. A pair of posts is fixedly coupled to the front surface of the plate. A pair of spools is rotatably coupled to the front surface of the plate. A strap extends between and is fixedly coupled to the spools. The strap is removably wound about the spools. A pair of couplers removably couples the strap to the clutch component. A pair of guide pins is releasably extendable through apertures in the bell housing. A ratcheting means selectively prevents rotation in a first direction and allows rotation in a second direction.

Abstract: An aftermarket retrofit kit is used to prepare control arm bosses of automotive suspension systems to receive new, replacement ball joints. The kit includes a special cutting tool for forming obtuse threads in the apertures of aluminum suspension system mounting bosses for replacement of spent or used steel ball joints originally pressed-fit into forged aluminum control and steering arms. Since unthreaded apertures of bosses of control and steering arm joints in which the original pressed fitted equipment ball joints may be threaded to receive the new joints, avoidance of having to replace expensive original control and steering arms is made possible by the reuse of such arm parts normally discarded. A separate alignment block is included to assure accurate piloting of the cutting tool. Threading of the control arm bosses can be done on or off of the vehicle, and separate kits are provided for upper and lower control arms.

Abstract: An upstream module has a document transport path portion, and a downstream module has a document transport path portion. The modules are aligned such that a waterfall effect is created from the document path portion of the upstream module to the document path portion of the downstream module.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a camshaft holding tool and corresponding method for operating the camshaft holding tool in double overhead camshaft engines. In one embodiment, the holding tool includes a body portion including first and second curved portions, where each of the first and second curved portions includes two or more teeth. Each tooth of the first and second curved portions engages adjacent teeth of respective one of first and second camshaft sprockets. A method of operating the tool includes placing the tool between the first and second camshaft sprockets and rotating the tool about an axis until the teeth of the first and second curved portions engage teeth of the first and second camshaft sprockets, respectively.

Abstract: An alignment tool for aligning two individual conduits, the conduits having flanged ends with bolt holes passing therethrough. The tool includes an adjustable brace for stabilizing the tool in use against a part of one of the conduits.

Abstract: A repair jig for drilling and retapping bores provided in a marine engine distributor is disclosed. The repair jig includes a frame having a plurality of alignment mechanisms operatively associated therewith. Bores formed in the alignment mechanisms are alignable with bores of the marine engine distributor. Once aligned, drill bits and taps can be sequentially inserted through the repair jig and into the distributor for removing broken fasteners and retapping the distributor bores, respectively.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus for carrying an automobile dash module to an interior of a vehicle includes a support portion, a sliding part, and a fixing part. The support portion is configured and adapted to carry the dash module into the interior of the vehicle through a door opening of a vehicle body. The support portion includes a main frame that extends in a direction that is substantially parallel to a direction of a length of the dash module supported by the support portion. The sliding part is slidably coupled to the main frame to slide in the longitudinal direction of the main frame. The fixing part is configured and adapted to be fixed to a predetermined portion of a periphery of the door opening. The fixing part is coupled to the sliding part and configured to engage a portion of the vehicle body so that the main frame and said sliding part can pivot about an axis oriented in a vertical direction relative to the vehicle body.

Abstract: Jigs (52 to 57) are respectively set on upper and lower holders (21, 31) of a button attaching apparatus instead of upper and lower dies; relative position of the upper and the lower holders (21, 31) is adjusted while upper and lower springs (211, 317) are disabled; while the upper spring (211) is kept disabled, the lower spring (317) having stronger biasing force is enabled to adjust the lower spring; and the upper spring (211) is enabled to adjust the upper spring.

Abstract: The device (1) for replacing toothed belt pulleys (61) on motor vehicle engines (65) includes a pull-off disk (2), which is provided with at least two tie rods (7, 8, 9, 10). To pull off the toothed belt pulley (61), the tie rods (7, 8, 9, 10) can be engaged with at least two openings (57, 58, 59, 60) of the toothed belt pulley (61) in an axially firmly seated manner. The pull-off disk (2) is provided with a central threaded hole, into which a spindle drive, by which the toothed belt pulley (61) can be pulled off from its seating via of the pull-off disk (2) engaging the toothed belt pulley (61), can be inserted. To simplify handling as much as possible, a wrench can be attached to the fastening screw connection (66) of the toothed belt pulley (61) through the threaded hole.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a golf club and positioning the head of the club and holding it in a predetermined position and providing a visual indication of that position at a location proximate the extending end of the golf club shaft so that an installer can properly align a grip that is to be installed on the shaft of the club. The apparatus includes a golf club holding mechanism, a club head positioning device, a club head position indicator, an aligner mechanism and a circuit by which the installer controls and monitors the operation of the apparatus.

Abstract: A printed circuit board support including a first member having a planar upper surface for supporting a printed circuit board. At least one second member is movably coupled to a first side of the first member and movable toward and away from the side of the movable member, and a bias source biases the second member in a direction away from the first member.

Abstract: At a crossing, rubber interface strips are positioned between the rails and the asphalt or concrete. A U-shaped spring-clip fits underneath the rail, and has upstanding arms that carry tappets, which engage the strips. One of the arms is threaded, and carries a screwed tappet-rod. Turning the tappet-rod closes the distance between the tappets, clamping the strips onto the sides of the rail, and forcing the springy arms apart. The spring-clips are manipulated into position while in an unstressed condition. The spring-clip is only brought up to force when finally assembled. Assembly can be done without tools, and with little danger of mix-assembly, or of injury to workers.

Abstract: At a crossing, rubber interface strips are positioned between the rails and the asphalt or concrete. A U-shaped spring-clip fits underneath the rail, and has upstanding arms that carry tappets, which engage the strips. One of the arms is threaded, and carries a screwed tappet-rod. Turning the tappet-rod closes the distance between the tappets, clamping the strips onto the sides of the rail, and forcing the springy arms apart. The spring-clips are manipulated into position while in an unstressed condition. The spring-clip is only brought up to force when finally assembled. Assembly can be done without tools, and with little danger of mis-assembly, or of injury to workers.

Abstract: A rail alignment system for locating a first end piece and a second end piece of a first rail section and a second rail section. The rail alignment system comprises (a) a first rail alignment tool for engaging and applying force to said first rail section; and (b) a second rail alignment tool for engaging and applying force to said second rail section. The first rail alignment tool includes: (1) a planar plate for extending transversely beneath said first rail section; (2) a pair of block members, each secured to said planar plate and each defining a threaded cavity which is substantially orthogonal to said first rail section and which are aligned with one another; (3) a pair of externally threaded bolts, each adapted for engaging one of said threaded cavities of said pair of block members; and (4) a pair of contoured rail engagement end pieces, each secured to an inner terminating portion of said pair of externally threaded bolts for engaging said first rail section.

Abstract: A device for setting studs includes a rigid face plate that has a fixed length and includes a lower surface, a front edge, a rear edge, and opposite side edges; a rigid bar member extending from the face plate lower surface so as to have a rear surface perpendicular to the face plate lower surface. The face plate has first and second square inside corners formed in its rear edge for squarely aligning and setting studs a desired distance apart between centers and restricting movement thereof during fastening to a sill plate or similar structure.

Abstract: First and second two spacing jigs 81 are used each having a rectangular parallelepipedal body 81a formed on the bottom surface thereof with projections 82 which are arranged side by side at a spacing equal to a predetermined interval between reference bores 106. First, the projections 82 of the first jig 81 are fitted in front reference bores 106 of respective lower members 31, 32, 33, and the projections 82 of the second jig 82 in rear reference bores 106 of the lower members. A right angle holding jig 84 in the form of a rectangular frame and having inner side faces positionable respectively in contact with the front side face of the first jig 81, the rear side face of the second jig 81 and the left and right side faces of the two jigs 81 is fitted around the bodies 81a of the two jigs 81 to adjust the arrangement of bores 106 to right angles. The lower members are fixed to a support member in this state by tightening up screw members 110.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flange fixture intended to hold a flange to a tube for welding the flange to the tube, whereby it comprises: a) a cylindrical central body comprising at least three evenly distributed expansion holders as well as one cylindrical part provided with threads, whereby the expansion holders are each arranged to receive at least a radially movable expansion mechanism, and whereby the cylindrical part being provided with threads is arranged to receive one controlling device influencing the radially movable expansion mechanism for obtaining an outwardly directed movement; b) a first cylindrical shaft axially and rotatably mounted arranged in the central body and comprising a second controlling device arranged in the end thereof facing away from the central body; c) an axially and rotatably arranged second shaft in the shaft, which second shaft in its end receives at least three evenly distributed second expansion holders, which are each arranged to receive at least one radially move

Abstract: A device for holding a rotary element stationaly relative to another rotary element adjacent thereto, comprising a first holding member engageable with one of said rotary elements; a second holding member engageable with one of said rotaly elements; a third holding member engageable with one of said rotary elements; a fourth holding member engageable with one of said rotary elements; and structure connecting said holding members together and providing for adjustment of at least three of said holding members relatively to one another, and for fixing said holding members in set positions relative to one another.

Abstract: An alignment tool (10) for aligning two individual conduits (14, 18), the conduits having flanged ends with bolt holes passing therethrough. In the preferred embodiment, the alignment tool (10) is hand operated using a lever (24) and appropriate pivot points. In an alternative embodiment, a hydraulic cylinder is used such that larger conduits may be aligned.

Abstract: A tool for coupling a striker structure to a vehicle body structure in operative alignment with a latch mechanism coupled to a door structure. The tool includes a body locating portion and first and second fixture portions. The body locating portion selectively couples the tool to the vehicle body structure. The first fixture portion is coupled to the body locating portion and includes a post member for engaging a latch ratchet of the latch mechanism and an outrigger structure for engaging the door structure to thereby limit an amount by which the tool may rotate about the post member. The second fixture portion may be coupled to one of the body fixture portion and the first fixture portion. The second fixture portion includes a plate member and a latch clamp. The plate member has a slot for receiving the leg member of the striker structure with the slot having a proximal end and a generally open distal end.

Abstract: A labeler for the placement of a label, having a central aperture and a peripheral edge, onto a surface of a disk, having central hole and an outer edge, comprising a disk positioning member having points of contact with the spindle hole and/or the outer edge of the disk, for positioning the disk; a label positioning member having points of contact with the central aperture and/or peripheral edge of the label, for positioning the label; and a joining member interconnected with said disk positioning member and said label positioning member, having a first position in which the label and the disk are spaced and a second position in which the disk and the label are contacted. The label positioning member is preferably a tapered cylinder which is adapted to be inserted in the central aperture. The disk positioning member is preferably a cylindrical rod. The tapered cylinder and cylindrical rod may be an integral structure.

Abstract: A shaft manipulating centering and assembly tool for use in a housing bore has four basic members, a manipulating member, a pressing member, a locking member and a power drive member. The manipulating member has an outer surface the radius of the bore and an inner surface that includes one section the radius of the shaft and a flat section. The pressing member has limited rotation within one end of the manipulating member and can push against the bore wall or shaft and can turn the manipulating member. The locking bar member anchors the tool on a housing stud. The drive member turns the pressing member and manipulating member and holds the locking bar in place. By placing the tool beside the shaft within the bore and turning it in a first direction, the shaft is lifted onto the manipulating member and the locking bar moves beside the housing stud.

Abstract: A magnetic striker alignment fixture for aligning a striker with a latch on a door jamb, and a method of use therefor, is described. The fixture includes a substantially planar base of rigid material having an area defining an aperture sized to tightly receive the striker and position the striker in the plane parallel to the base. At least one magnet is disposed on at least one surface of the base so as to hold the base adjacent to the door jamb, with the base being parallel to the door jamb thereby positioning the striker on the door jamb and restricting motion of the striker in the plane of the surface of the door jamb. Optionally, a handle can either be pivotally attached to the base or formed on a surface of the base, so as to permit the fixture to be easily removed from the door jamb. Additionally, an optional elongated member extending from at least one surface of the base can be provided to function as a locator pin and anti-rotation device.

Abstract: A wafer orienting apparatus for aligning a plurality of semiconductor wafers each of which bas a v-notch formed on its outer periphery. The apparatus includes a cassette process carrier for supporting the plurality of wafers in parallel wafer supporting slots and wafer support means engaging the periphery of each wafer in an individual slot with the central axis of all wafers in coaxial alignment. A supporting platform is placed over the cassette for supporting the wafers in an inverted position in which the wafers are substantially vertical and biased by their own weight against a multiplicity of orienting mechanisms. The orienting mechanisms are arranged to correspond to each wafer position within the cassette. The plurality of orienting mechanisms are intergrated with the supporting platform so that all wafers within the cassette can be aligned during this aligning process.

Abstract: A rotor of an electric motor for a motor vehicle is aligned to an axis of rotation for a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine having an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. A locator is provided on the crankshaft, a piloting tool is located radially by the first locator to the crankshaft. A stator of the electric motor is aligned to a second locator provided on the piloting tool. The stator is secured to the engine block. The rotor is aligned to the crankshaft and secured thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of placing, positioning and fastening railroad sections on railroad rail sections (1) on a number of mutually adjacent and mutually spaced, loose railroad sleepers (2a, 2b), with the aid of a pulling vehicle (7) which functions to pull a rail section (1) from a first railroad wagon (4) into abutment with said sleepers, via a second railroad wagon (5). Rail sections (1) pulled from the wagon by said vehicle (7) are moved linearly at a distance (a) above the sleepers (2a, 2b) with the aid of a number of devices (10, 10a, 10b). This linear movement is adapted so that the trailing end-surface (1′) of the pulled rail section will be positioned adjacent a leading end-surface (1″) of an earlier laid rail section. In this position of the rail section, one or more of said devices (10, 10a, 10b) is/are activated to lower the rail section (1) onto rail-adapted, sleeper-associated fastener elements (81-84).

Abstract: A mount assembly system provides repeatable net position of vehicle body mounts, enabling an automated body to frame marriage process. With the system, a body mount bracket is assembled to the vehicle's frame rail and the body mount is relocatably attached thereto. Prior to tightening the mount, a positioning fixture engages the mount, repositioning it to a desired location.

Abstract: A tool for aligning a striker to a latch mechanism is provided. The tool includes a body locating portion and first and second locating portions. The body locating portion selectively couples the tool to a first structure, such as a vehicle body. The first location portion has a wedge member and a post member. The post member engages a latch ratchet in the latch mechanism and the tapered surfaces of the wedge member engage either the latch mechanism or the structure to which the latch mechanism is mounted. The second location portion includes a plate member, a positioning member and a positioning structure. The plate member has a first cavity which receives the positioning member. The plate member also has a slot which receives a member of the striker. The positioning structure is coupled to the plate member and slidable thereon along an axis parallel to the first cavity. The positioning structure adapted to contact a rear surface of the second structure.

Abstract: Set for separating cylindrical pipes pushed into one another in an axial direction, in particular discharge pipes, said set having at least one gripper, which has two grabbing arms that extend azimuthally and a clamping device. The gripper is connected to a lever with a component extending in a radial direction, whereby on gripper (5), pointing in an axial direction, a web (4) that extends azimuthally is integrally moulded, the web rising in the manner of a flank in the azimuthal region (2a and 2b). A second gripper (6) with at least two grabbing arms (3) and a clamping device (8) is provided and the gripper is connected to lever (7) with a component extending in a radial direction, on the second gripper (6) a nose (1a and 1b) that extends radially is integrally moulded, the nose being disposed in the axial region of a rising flank (2a and 2b) of the web (4) and projecting beyond the web (4) radially.

Abstract: First and second two spacing jigs 81 are used each having a rectangular parallelepipedal body 81a formed on the bottom surface thereof with projections 82 which are arranged side by side at a spacing equal to a predetermined interval between reference bores 106. First, the projections 82 of the first jig 81 are fitted in front reference bores 106 of respective lower members 31, 32, 33, and the projections 82 of the second jig 82 in rear reference bores 106 of the lower members. A right angle holding jig 84 in the form of a rectangular frame and having inner side faces positionable respectively in contact with the front side face of the first jig 81, the rear side face of the second jig 81 and the left and right side faces of the two jigs 81 is fitted around the bodies 81a of the two jigs 81 to adjust the arrangement of bores 106 to right angles. The lower members are fixed to a support member in this state by tightening up screw members 110.

Abstract: A shaft manipulating centering and assembly tool for use in a housing bore has four basic members, a manipulating member, a pressing member, a locking member and a power drive member. The manipulating member has an outer surface the radius of the bore and an inner surface that includes one section the radius of the shaft and a flat section. The pressing member has limited rotation within one end of the manipulating member and can push against the bore wall or shaft and can turn the manipulating member. The locking bar member anchors the tool on a housing stud. The drive member turns the pressing member and manipulating member and holds the locking bar in place. By placing the tool beside the shaft within the bore and turning it in a first direction, the shaft is lifted onto the manipulating member and the locking bar moves beside the housing stud.

Abstract: An installation tool for replacing inoperable residential city water service curb valves. The tool has a body (20), preferably formed of steel plate in channel shape with a first leg (22) and a second leg (24). A clearance notch (26) is located in the first leg and a ball and socket elbow mounting bracket (30) is attached on the inner surface surrounding the notch, and an alignment hole (28) is provided in the second leg. The bracket is formed in two half's having a upper clasp (32) and a lower clasp (34) with a hinge (44) pivotally holding them together. A draw pull latch (50) attaches the two half's concurrently, with the upper half permanently affixed to the body, thus completing the tools structure. In use an inoperable valve is removed and the replacement curb valve (54) is positioned between the legs of the body with a pipe nipple (56) disposed loosely through the clearance hole.

Abstract: A pop rivet core punch which includes an alignment sleeve slidable mounted to an elongated punch shaft and springingly urged to extend over a core punching end of the elongated shaft while the sleeve aligns the core punching end with a center of the pop rivet and a handle end on the elongated shaft provides a mechanism for handling the punch and striking the punch with a hammer thereby forcing the spring to compress and pushing the core punching end past the sleeve and into the pop rivet center thereby removing the pop rivet core from the pop rivet, the pop rivet may then be quickly drilled and removed without damaging the surrounding material.

Abstract: A guide and a method of using the guide to install a spline of a canopy in a channel formed in a side wall of a roller tube having an end with a circumferential edge. The guide has an interior groove formed therein for receiving a portion of the circumferential edge so as to mount the guide to the roller tube. A wall of the guide covers the circumferential edge and defines a mounting opening. When the guide is mounted to the roller tube, the mounting opening is disposed over an end of the channel so as to permit the spline to be moved through the mounting opening and into the channel. The wall may define a second mounting opening for disposal over an end of a second channel formed in the side wall of the roller tube.

Abstract: A system and method maintain concentricity of a center hole of a top substrate and of a bottom substrate in a bonded storage disk manufacturing system. A first device holds a coaxial arrangement of a top and bottom substrate around a first arbor. A second device holding the arrangement in a coaxial arrangement around a second arbor. One of the first and second arbors is fixed to its associated device and the other is movable in response to urging from the one arbor so that the arrangement maintains concentricity.

Abstract: A tool for aligning a striker with a latch for a door on a motor vehicle includes a base member and a tool locating member positioned perpendicular to an end of the base member. The tool also includes a tool holding mechanism positioned on a front face of the tool locating member for holding the alignment tool onto the vehicle, and a striker locating arm extending outwardly from another end of the base member. The alignment tool further includes a striker lead-in at one end of the striker locating arm for positioning the striker relative to the latch, and a cross member extending between another end of the striker locating arm and the base member for receiving the latch.

Abstract: A security label system includes a security label, a protective label, and a means for applying said labels to an item using an applicator workstation. Preferably, said security label system inexpensively and readily identifies and protects compact disc multimedia from theft or damage occurring during sale or rental. Said security label system includes tamper-evident, non-transferable security labels and a reliable means of identification that does not damage or interfere with delicate digital data. In particular, a security label system readily informs merchants if merchandise has been tampered with.

Abstract: A tool for aligning a striker with a latch for a door on a motor vehicle includes a base member and a striker setter positioned perpendicular to an end of the base member. The tool also includes a suction cup for holding the tool onto the vehicle, and a latch setter extending outwardly from an end of the base member. The alignment tool further includes a striker lead-in at one end of the striker setter for positioning the striker relative to the latch.

Abstract: A tool which immobilizes dual camshafts of an internal combustion engine by interfering with teeth of the gears or sprockets driving the camshafts when inserted into engagement with the teeth of both gears or sprockets. The tool comprises a generally U-shaped member, wherein the sides of the U pass into and occupy valleys of the teeth. The center of the U has reliefs exposing timing marks of the engine. The tool has optional adjustment structure for adjusting length of the sides of the U and optional second adjustment structure for variably spacing the two sides of the U apart. The former adjustment structure may comprise frictionally retained, slidably disposed members, or may comprise a clamp employing a threaded fastener. In an alternative embodiment, the tool may be formed in separable components wherein two interference members are mounted on a threaded shaft.

Abstract: A one piece door framing tool for use in aligning metal wall studs within a steel doorway is disclosed. The invention comprises two longitudinal spacer legs sized to fit snugly around a metal wall stud. The spacer legs are joined together by two cross members. The first cross member joins the spacer legs together at one of their ends and the second cross member joins the spacer legs together at approximately the halfway point along their length. The first cross member and the space created between the first and second cross member create a handle for using the device. The second cross member also has a radius cut into it near its junction with each spacer leg. The radii permit lips protruding from a steel wall stud to fit within the radii, thereby allowing the metal wall stud edge of the second cross member to come into flush contact with the metal wall stud face. The free ends of the spacer legs may be tapered for use in guiding the studs into the door frame.

Abstract: A labeler for the near-perfect manual placement of self-adhesive labels onto compact disks which has a positioning cone with an elongated stock member, a flat surface with a diameter greater than that of the elongated stock member, and a point on an end of the positioning cone opposed from the elongated stock member. The labeler also has a positioning plate with a positioning hole in the center, a surface area upon which a self-adhesive label can be placed and a side area to add strength to the positioning plate. The labeler further has a cylindrical base with a flat lip member upon which the positioning plate can rest substantially flat, a flat bottom to keep the cylindrical base substantially flat when used on a substantially flat surface, a wall to keep the flat lip member lifted substantially off of the substantially flat surface and a hollow cavern into which a substantial portion of the positioning cone can fit. A method for affixing a label to a compact disk using the labeler is also described.