Abstract: A holding device formed from a material having position memory adapted to be secured to a wall or pin-up board or the like including a flat planar structure of any desired geometric configuration provided with a mounting pin formed into the device for attachment to the surface and including a partially cut out portion having a manual pull thereon extending generally vertically from the opposite side of said device from the pin and adapting the cut out portion to be manually manipulated out of and into alignment with the remainder of said flat planar surface to temporarily hold thin structure such as paper between the planar surface and the cut out portion.

Abstract: Windshield wiper system, in particular, for a motor vehicle, and method for manufacturing a windshield wiper system of this type, having a carrier that is formed at least partially in the shape of a hollow section (10), and having at least one wiper bearing (12) that is provided with at least one projection (28). The projection (28) has at least one recess (38) and is at least partially inserted into the hollow section (10), with the hollow section (10) having at least one hole (46) located in the area of the recess (38); and with casting material that is shaped outside the hollow section (10) being injected through the hole (46) into the recess (38).

Abstract: A grip with two tines is constructed by making one or more through holes at the end of each tine. A single mold is constructed that reproduces both shaped tips of the tines. At least the ends of the two tines are introduced into the mold and locked in position in which the shaped tips are to be attached to the tines. A synthetic resin is injected into the mold and forms the two shaped tips surrounding the ends of the two tines and encompassing them, and filling the holes.

Abstract: A connection element for cable pulls, having a cable pull sleeve for protecting the cable pull core and for the transmission of movements with forces, an elongated wire for mechanical strength of the cable, a guide tube for guiding the inner cable core, and rubber elements for damping. Elongated wires having bent ends are provided with an injection molding so that there is a contour with U-shaped cross section in the injection molding. A holder engages in the injection molding via an elastic element which simultaneously carries the guide tube and connects it with the injection molding. A flat strip with sliding tube opens into the guide tube.

Abstract: A transducer mounting device comprised of a monolith of moldable material overlying and supporting a self-tapping screw at one end for coupling to a target such as a machine casing or bearing housing and a fabricated insert at an opposite end for mating with a monitoring transducer. In a further preferred form a transducer mounting device is comprised of a preform including an internal cavity overlying a magnetic component, an adhesive interposed between the magnetic component and a target such as a machine casing or bearing housing at one end for magnetically and adhesively bonding said preform to the target and a threaded member disposed at an opposite end of the preform for mating with a monitoring transducer.

Abstract: A support structure flange preform resembles the Greek letter “pi” and has a base with two legs extending therefrom. The preform is composed of a composite material that is formed from tows of woven or braided fiber. The tows are oriented to extend throughout each the base and legs. The preform may be either impregnated with a suitable thermoset resin, or may be unimpregnated so that resin may be infused at a later step of the overall manufacturing process. Two of the preforms are joined to a sine wave-shaped web of the structural beam. The web is formed from uncured, thermoset resin sheets that are reinforced with oriented fibers. The web has two outer laminates that sandwich a syntactic or foamed resin layer in between. The legs of each preform straddle one edge of the web and are shaped to both sides to the precise contours of the web. A laminate strip is positioned against the base of each preform to create a pair of flanges for the structural support member.

Abstract: A blower for a furnace is provided with an exhaust flange having a compressible end portion, and a flexible fitting adapted to receive an exhaust pipe is insertable into an interior of the exhaust flange. A clamp compresses the compressible end portion about the flexible fitting and the exhaust pipe to secure the exhaust pipe to the blower. A drain may be provided adjacent the compressible end portion to remove condensate which may be entrained in the exhaust gases from the exhaust pipe, exhaust fitting and exhaust flange.

Abstract: A unique adhesive composition consisting of two parts, a resin and a curing agent, is disclosed. The composition has good adhesion to chemically inert substrates, both flexible and rigid. It is useful for sealing discontinuity in concrete slabs, tanks, decks, pipe lining or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A foam backed precured joint seal comprising a strip of precured elastomer wider than the joint to be sealed, the strip centrally adhered along its length to an elongated foam backing.

Abstract: An abutment with a molded part for the fastening of actuating pulls, preferably for actuating pulls at the transmission in motor vehicles. The abutment has a base plate with a self-locking wedge, a perforated plate and a stop which protrudes relative to the base plate. A molded part into which at least one cable pull projects and is enclosed and held by the molded part. The molded part has a conical support surface into which the self-locking wedge fits. A guide rod projects into the molded part and can snap into the perforated plate of the abutment. A lock is provided at the molded part and can be unlocked by the stop of the abutment and provides a connection between the abutment and the molded part.

Abstract: The invention concerns a beam end fitting and method for joining together wooden beams, the fitting comprising a tubular member adapted to be firmly secured by gluing inside a hole drilled in at least one of the two ends of a wooden beam, and connecting means for connecting the beams to each other, either directly or by an interposed core fitting, wherein said end fitting is provided with blocking means for blocking the end fitting inside the beam during the gluing step.

Abstract: A door framing apparatus and method wherein a pad member permits easy securing of the door and jamb to the king stud. The pad member maybe injected with an adhesive material to form a bond between the door/jamb assembly and the king stud. The pad member is formed of a compressible cellular foam material. A reservoir is formed within the pad to hold adhesive material which serves to attach the jamb to the king stud. A fill slot is provided in the pad to allow injection of the adhesive material into the reservoir. A channel is formed in the pad to allow the adhesive material within the reservoir to extend outside of the pad to form a bonding surface between the jamb and king stud. An adhesive layer is provided on a lateral edge of the pad member to allow initial attachment to either the jamb or king stud prior to installation of the door.

Abstract: A fitting is provided with surface corrosion protection which is obtained by firstly hot galvanizing the fitting and subsequently dipping it into a molten, eutectic alloy of zinc and approximately 5% aluminum before swaging it to a wire rope. In order to prevent the wire rope from sliding in the channel, the surface corrosion protection is deposited substantially only on the outer surfaces of the fitting, the channel receiving the wire rope being kept at least substantially free from the corrosion protection.

Abstract: The joint reinforcement member for a hollow structure of an automotive vehicle has a carrier portion with an outer surface. The carrier portion has a base portion with a first extension having a first longitudinal axis and a second extension having a second longitudinal axis. The first longitudinal axis and second longitudinal axis correspond to the hollow structure. A thermally expandable adhesive layer is disposed on the outer surface of the carrier portion and substantially covers the outer surface. A method for forming the joint member includes providing a carrier having a plurality extensions extending from a base portion that correspond to the hollow structure a layer of thermally expandable adhesive materials applied to the carrier portion. The carrier portion is heated to activate the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is cooled so that the adhesive layer is bonded to the structural member.

Abstract: A step joint between two plastic pieces suitable for an ultrasonic weld joint. A first plastic piece includes a series of ribs, each rib having generally horizontal top surface. A generally vertical section extends upward behind the ribs. A second plastic piece includes a generally horizontal section for mating with the ribs, the horizontal section of the second plastic piece covering the generally horizontal section of two or more ribs. The second plastic piece also includes a generally vertical section suitable for mating with the generally vertical section of the second plastic piece.

Abstract: A connector for connecting rods, particularly fiberglass sucker rods for use in an oil well, end to end. The connector comprises a rod receptacle having an interior surface shaped to form at least one, but preferably a plurality, of annuluses between the rod and the interior surface of the rod receptacle. The annulus(es) are filled with an initially flowable adhesive which hardens in the annular space(s) to form a wedge or series of axially aligned wedges. The wedge or wedges comprise an annularly thin portion and an annularly thick portion distal to the thin portion. The thick portion of the wedge approaches the rod within the receptacle distal to the thin portion. In the present connector, the thick portion of the wedge or wedges approaches the rod asymptotically.

Abstract: A personnel guard barrier is combined with a guard rail for protecting machinery and directing traffic. The personal guard barrier is preferably formed of at least one modular unit extending two feet in length. This modular unit includes a vertical stanchion anchored to a guard rail at one end of the vertical stanchion. Polymerized sheathing extends and surrounds this vertical stanchion and has an interior diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the vertical stanchion. The guard rail provided to be used in combination with the personnel guard barrier includes a base and vertical support stanchion preferably fixed to the base. Polymerized sheathing extends the length of the vertical stanchion and also has an interior diameter equal to or greater than the outer diameter of the vertical support stanchion.

Abstract: A rotor support for use in superconducting motors including first and second torque tubes secured between first and second rotor shaft ends and a rotor winding supporter wherein each tube consists of a thermally insulating composite conduit having first and second ends and first and second couplers adhesively bonded to the first and second ends along tapered securing surfaces resulting in essentially singularity-free joints between the conduit and couplers despite disparate shear modulus.

Abstract: The joint reinforcement member for a hollow structure of an automotive vehicle has a carrier portion with an outer surface. The carrier portion has a base portion with a first extension having a first longitudinal axis and a second extension having a second longitudinal axis. The first longitudinal axis and second longitudinal axis correspond to the hollow structure. A thermally expandable adhesive layer is disposed on the outer surface of the carrier portion and substantially covers the outer surface. A method for forming the joint member includes providing a carrier having a plurality extensions extending from a base portion that correspond to the hollow structure a layer of thermally expandable adhesive materials applied to the carrier portion. The carrier portion is heated to activate the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is cooled so that the adhesive layer is bonded to the structural member.

Abstract: The joint of concrete building elements includes a system of connecting pins (2), formed by rows of mutually parallel bars, the central parts of which cross the area end sections, concreted in mutually joined building elements. The connecting pins (2) are arranged in a brush system in at least one row in particular, however, into a group of mutually parallel rows of the connecting pins (2) arranged one over the other. The system of connecting pins (2) is concreted, in part of its length, into the contact surfaces of the supporting column head (1), from which the protruding second sections of the length of connecting pins (2) are concreted in the ceiling structure, particularly in the ceiling slab (3) and/or in ceiling girders (4).

Abstract: A connector, a connector unit, and a connected connector unit made by connecting together the connector units; all capable of providing versatility in size and strength, facilitating low cost jig fabrication and well-suited for mass production, by using a tubular member of a multiple layer structure made by laminating two or more different materials selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or the like. The device comprises; a hollow tubular member 2 of a multiple layer structure made by laminating two or more materials, and open on at least one end thereof, an adhesive injection portion formed to make connection between the end or side and the hollow part 7 of the tubular member 2; an engage part 9 for a branch pipe formed in the adhesive injection portion; and a hollow branch pipe 10 with its one end provided with an engage part 12 capable of attaching or detaching from the engage part 9 for the branch pipe.

Abstract: To provide a rotatable joint assembly in which connection is made so as to enable a click motion, a process for manufacturing such a rotatable joint assembly by molding as a unitary structure, a movable body including such a rotatable joint assembly, and a process for manufacturing such a movable body by molding as a unitary structure.

Abstract: A wood structural member coupling of the present invention includes a pocket having slots formed within the wood structural member to receive tongue portions of a connector base, which is bonded by an adhesive within the pocket. A connector extension extends from the base and includes a coupling for connecting to another structural member.

Abstract: A spade consists of a blade and a handle. The blade has an elongated shank. The handle is composed of a fastening tube and a casing for covering the fastening tube. The fastening tube has an axial hole in which the shank of the blade is securely located. The fastening tube is provided in the outer wall thereof with a plurality of ribs for retaining the casing.

Abstract: A sling system for attachment to a firearm using conventional sling-mounting studs, or for attachment to luggage, and including a molded plastic connector portion attached permanently to a strap portion by being molded in place onto an end of the strap portion. The strap portion may be of tubular cloth enclosing a padding element that is adhesively attached to the interior of the tubular cloth portion. The connector portion of the sling includes a pair of legs each defining one of a pair of collinear bores to receive a swivel pin extending between the legs to attach the connector to an article to be carried.

Abstract: An elongated tubular metal body includes a longitudinally extending wedge portion having converging inner wedging surfaces defining an included angle of less than seventy degrees for receiving the end portions of concrete reinforcing bars. A series of longitudinally spaced threaded holes are formed within the tubular body in opposing relation to the wedge portion, and a socket head set screw or a shear head screw is threaded into each hole. The screws have conical pointed tips for penetrating a bar when the screws are tightened to a predetermined torque, and the screws force the outer ribs on the bar into the tubular body. In one embodiment, a section of cylindrical seamless tubing of ductile steel is cold-forged or deformed within a die set to form the tubular body with a generally diamond-shaped cross-sectional configuration.

Abstract: A pressure-molded article having integral attachment points is achieved by providing, during the molding process, a fastener having a base surface portion, a side surface portion, and an internal passage defining an air path from the base surface portion to the side surface portion. The fastener's base surface portion is positioned on a molding surface of a pressure-molding tool such that the passage is placed in fluid communication with a hole in the molding surface. A formable material, such as a sheet of thermoplastic material heated to a formable state, is positioned adjacent to both the molding surface and the fastener. The sheet is pressure-formed onto the molding surface while preferably evacuating the hole in the molding surface, such that air disposed between the sheet and the molding surface adjacent to the side surface portion of the fastener is drawn into the passage and down into the hole, with the sheet partially flowing into the passage to mechanically capture the fastener within the sheet.

Abstract: A process is provided for ultrasonically welding a rigid thermoplastic, such as acrylic, and a flexible thermoplastic, such a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) doped with plasticizers. The rigid piece includes an energy director where the joint is to be located. The energy director includes first and second ridges running the length of the joint and a groove running between the first and second ridges. The energy director is placed against one side of the flexible piece, and an ultrasonic horn against the other side opposite the energy director. The two pieces are then welded together using standard ultrasonic technology. The shape of the energy director promotes the melting and flow of both pieces as they are being welded together.

Abstract: A frame member is extruded from a composite material including plastic and wood fiber. A plastic end cap is sonically welded to a cut end of the frame member despite the presence of wood fiber at the interface.

Abstract: A vibration damping structure for a machine tool is provided. The structure includes first and second plate members disposed in an opposing spaced apart relationship with one another. A cast structure formed of a polymer concrete extends between the first and second plate members. A first structure is attached to the first plate member and extends inwardly of the cast structure. The first structure has a compression surface extending in a spaced apart relationship from the surface of the first plate member. A second structure is attached to the second plate member and extends inwardly of the cast structure.

Abstract: A rod end fitting including a hollow housing with an internal cavity for receiving a rod. The cavity includes an opening or hole through which the rod is inserted into the cavity. In operation, an epoxy or other bonding or setting agent surrounds the rod and generally fills the cavity so as to secure the rod within the housing. The internal cavity is defined as one or more frustums aligned in series. Each of the frustums is shaped from either a right circular cone or an elliptical cone.

Abstract: A termination device for a flexible tensile strength member has an internal surface which defines a passage through the device. The profile of the internal surface is a constant-radius arc extending from one end of the device to the other end. The radius of the arc emanates from a point of origin located along a line that is both collinear with an end of the device and perpendicular to its longitudinal axis. The design can be optimized either to provide a minimum device outer diameter while generating a high efficiency (greater than 90 percent), or to generate maximum possible efficiency within a device that is minimized in diameter (and wall thickness) while preventing device failure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching heatsinks having a disproportional size relative to the electronic component to which they are attached. In general, the apparatus comprises variable-length attaching means for attaching each corner of the heatsink to the circuit card while maintaining sufficient contact with the electronic component. The variable-length attaching means includes a post and a receiving well. Both the post and receiving well include attaching means, such as threads and nuts, for attachment to the heatsink and circuit board, respectively. The variable-length attaching means accommodates height variations between parts, establishes high structural integrity after assembly, controls static and dynamic loading of the solder columns, allows for module re-work while re-using the heatsink and card, and provides adequate protection from shock, vibration, and handling.

Abstract: A system for axially fixing a shaft, in its bearing casing in that the shaft portion surmounting the bearing casing is provided with an annular groove and in that a plastic material is injected around the annular groove.

Abstract: A tank tee unit is formed from a plurality of standard pvc pipes secured together only by a suitable glue. It includes a main pipe of heavy wall pvc sandwiched between and glued to two heavy wall pvc pipes extending perpendicularly therefrom which are in turn each glued to a standard smaller diameter pvc pipe that passes entirely through the main pipe to form an extremely strong joint. This provides a unit in the form of a cross with outlets on opposite sides of the main pipe and with thick wall branch lines that can be tapped for other side connections. One side outlet can be plugged to provide a strictly tee unit.

Abstract: In a waterproof connector housing, an elastic seal ring is integrally formed on an inner side of a hood formed at a front end of a housing body through a first stepped portion, and is retained in position by retaining piece portions. A second stepped portion is formed in the hood at a proximal end, and through holes are formed in the hood. The through holes have a transverse hole extending to a point, disposed generally centrally of a thickness of a peripheral wall of the hood, in parallel relation to a distal end surface of the step portion, and a longitudinal hole extending from the transverse hole in a direction of fitting of the housing to further extend through the first stepped portion to be open to the exterior. The retaining piece portion has a transverse portion and a longitudinal portion which are filled in the through hole. The transverse portion is projected at a distal end portion of the elastic seal ring.

Abstract: An elongated tubular metal body includes a longitudinally extending wedge portion having converging inner surfaces defining an included angle of about sixty degrees for receiving the end portions of concrete reinforcing bars. A series of longitudinally spaced holes are formed within the tubular body in opposing relation to the wedge portion, and a socket head set screw is threaded into each hole. The screws have conical pointed tips for penetrating a bar when the screws are tightened with a preset torque, and the screws force the outer ribs on the bar into the tubular body. A section of cylindrical seamless tubing of ductile steel is cold forged or deformed within a die set to form the tubular body with a generally diamond-shaped cross-sectional configuration, and longitudinally spaced and outwardly projecting ribs may be formed on the body.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a shovel includes the steps of stamping a substantially flat shovel blade from sheet metal stock, attaching a molded composite handle adapter to the shovel blade, and fastening a tool handle to the handle adapter. The resultant shovel includes a shovel blade having a platform on an upper surface thereof and a foot tread extending the width of a rear edge of the blade, and a handle securely fixed to the blade via the handle adapter. The handle adapter has an enlarged base at a first end thereof seated on the platform of the blade, a handle receiving socket at a second end thereof, and an angular intermediate portion. A connecting stud has a first end embedded in the intermediate portion of the handle adapter, and a second end which extends into the handle receiving socket. The tool handle has an end secured within the handle receiving socket such that the second end of the connecting stud is embedded therein.

Abstract: A method of forming a coupling or connecting a composite drive shaft to an annular member comprising the steps of locating the shaft over the member and injecting adhesive through holes in the shaft to bond the shaft to the member.

Abstract: A wood structural member coupling of the present invention includes a pocket formed within the wood structural member to receive a connector base, which is adhered within the pocket. A connector extension extends from the base and includes a coupling for connecting to another structural member.

Abstract: A technique for applying high strength fiber fabric to strengthen beams and the connection between beams and either supported platforms or supporting vertical columns is disclosed. Fabric made of high strength fibers such as glass, boron, or carbon, is laid over the connection between a beam and a platform, or between a beam and a supporting column, and impregnated with an epoxy resin or other polymer matrix. The fabric may be additionally fastened to the structural member using adhesives, fabric fasteners, or bolts. The invention is particularly well suited for retrofitting bridges, freeway overpasses, parking structures, and the like to prevent failure during an earthquake.

Abstract: A connecting element for creating a blind side connection for materials such as furniture. Connecting element includes a tenon which includes a groove positioned about the peripheral surface of the tenon. A compression material which is flexible and has excellent memory is inserted into the group on the tenon. A mortise is provided which has an opening for telescopically receiving the tenon and compression material into the inner chamber of the mortise. The inner chamber includes a set slot positioned around the interior surface of the chamber and is designed to receive the peripheral edge of the compression material on the tenon. Liquid and/or re-wettable adhesives can be used to rigidly connect the tenon in the mortise.

Abstract: The invention provides a bi-material tubing formed of a composite member and a noncomposite member. The tubing has a locking portion where the composite member is secured to the noncomposite member by chemically bonding alone or in combination with mechanical joining techniques. A method of making the tubing is also provided.

Abstract: A support plate structure for a screen wiper mechanism comprises a support plate carrying the drive motor, an elongate structural member (10) fixed at one end to the support plate, and a support bearing (14) fixed to the free end portion (12) of the structural member. The bearing carries the drive spindle (16) of the wiper, which is coupled to the motor through a linkage. The bearing (14) comprises a body (18) moulded directly on to the free end portion (12) of the structural member (10).

Abstract: The connection of structural component parts in adjusting devices for seats, in particular for motor vehicle seats, is disclosed. In connecting structural component parts for adjusting devices for seats, the structural component parts to be rigidly connected with one another are welded in their connecting region. In order to prevent distortion of these structural component parts caused by the welding process, one structural component part has at least one bevel which projects toward the connection side and can be pressed into at least one recess of the other structural component part during a capacitor impulse welding process, this recess substantially conforming to the bevel with respect to shape and dimensions.

Abstract: An intermediate steering shaft for a motor vehicle steering system including a tabular outer shaft, a tubular center shaft slidably telescoped in the outer shaft, and a solid inner shaft slidably telescoped in the center shaft and all coupled for unitary rotation by respective pairs of flat sides on each. Each of the flat sides of the tubular center shaft is interrupted by a pair of outward facing shallow grooves always concealed in the overlap between the tubular outer and center shafts. One of the flat sides in the tubular center shaft is further interrupted by an exposed shallow groove located near a distal end of the outer shaft in an extended or normal position of the tubular center shaft.

Abstract: A vent cover for automotive type dashboards which includes a length of expanded plastic mesh which is sandwiched between a strip of vinyl and a strip of vinyl reinforced fabric which go around the perimeter of the mesh, and are engaged by a plurality of rivets which are around the perimeter of the vent opening on the underside of the dashboard, extend through holes in the strips, and which rivets are staked by a heated die.

Abstract: An article, such as a swing arm for a glider chair, includes an elongated structural member made of high strength aluminum, and a pair of cast-in place preassembled bearings located in opposing ends of the structural member and facing in opposite directions. The preassembled bearings each include a first cup-shaped bearing member defining an outer depression for secure engagement by the material of the structural member and an inner ring-shaped ball race or track. The preassembled bearings each further include a second tubular bearing member defining an outer ring-shaped ball race or track and an internal passageway. Ball bearings are positioned between the first and second ring-shaped races for movably supporting the second bearing member on the first bearing member. Lubricant can be added through the passageway in the second bearing member into the area of the ball bearings for lubricating the ball bearings.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved termination connection for advanced fiber composite cables of the type comprised of fibers fixed in a matrix binder. In particular, the composite cable is provided with one or more ribs of tension wound binder impregnated fiber cured on the end portion thereof. Potting material is secured over the ribs at the end of the cable preferably having a parabolically curved outwardly tapered contour to distribute the longitudinal and transverse forces over the fibers in the cable.

Abstract: A butt joint includes a first hollow profile member having a projecting first stop. The first stop has a first web and a groove-bounding web. A second hollow profile member is connected to the first hollow profile member to form an inside corner. The second profile member has a projecting second stop. The second stop has a first web and a groove-bounding web. A reinforcement part is disposed adjacent to the inside corner. The reinforcement part is elastically deformable and is supported by the first stop and the second stop.