Abstract: The connector (20) for optical fiber conductors is of the type used in order to connect two conductors (3) respectively leading to a fixed unit and to a mobile unit with each other. The connector (20) comprises a male element (21) and a female element (22) which unite with each other by a spring-like coupling along the axis of connection (15) of the connector. The female element (22) comprises a sleeve portion (25) and is free of performing translational movements on a perpendicular plane relatively to the axis of connection (15), but is not free to rotate around the axis.

Abstract: In the proposed steering device a drive shaft is operationally connected to the front wheel steering mechanism and to a driven shaft by way of motion step-down means; the two shafts are provided with respective cranks, and with respective pins which engage in a link element operationally connected to steering levers for the rear wheels.

Abstract: A spacer for use in a branching electrical connector comprises two jaws and clamping device for clamping the jaws together. At least two parallel channels are defined by the jaws, the spacer being adapted to hold one of the channels temporarily at least partly open. Overridable abutment on the spacer yield when sufficient force is applied to the jaws by the clamping device to enable the temporarily open channel to be closed.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a double damped flywheel of the kind having springs (40), at least one damper plate (30) and guide rings (17, 18). The double flywheel is characterized by a phasing device having thrust pads each of which is interposed circumferentially between two consecutive ones of the resilient springs, the phasing device being mounted for free rotation with respect to the guide rings. The damper plate is centered directly or indirectly by one of the guide rings or by the damper plate in such a way as to divide each of the resilient springs into two operative elements. The double damped flywheel further comprises inserts mounting the resilient springs pivotally on the thrust pads.

Abstract: This relates to an improved tamper band construction for use in conjunction with closure caps for locking beneath a retaining bead on a container neck finish when the closure cap is removed to indicate rotation of the closure cap. The tamper indicating band is provided with a plurality of flaps which are initially molded in a radially inwardly, axial downwardly directed position and then are folded upwardly to radially inwardly and axially upwardly directed positions where they are engagable beneath a container retaining bead. Most particularly, the plurality of flaps are joined in groups by connecting bridges so that each group of flaps pivot as a unit with the connecting bridges stretching and providing an over center snapping action to retain the flaps in their operative positions after they are folded to such positions.

Abstract: A support structure for sanitary apparatus to be wall-mounted on a partition wall incorporating an internal framework.In accordance with the invention the support structure comprises, joined to each other in one piece by two legs (31), two crossmembers (32, 33) at least one of which comprises at least one pair of holes (34) disposed symmetrically to each other on either side of a median vertical axis (M) and adapted to fasten the sanitary apparatus (11) concerned and locating means adapted to enable fastening to it at a given location of at least one pipe or the like (23, 24, 25, 26) adapted to serve the sanitary apparatus (11).Application to the wall-mounting of any kind of sanitary apparatus.

Abstract: Blow molded plastic containers where at least the body of such containers is of a laminated construction including, for example, a barrier layer which in the case of the container receiving carbonated products would be a gas barrier layer. It has been found that delamination does occur and this is now solved by selectively providing the container body with minute vent openings which do not extend entirely through the container body, but into that area where delamination occurs and there is an accumulation of a permeant, such as CO.sub.2. The minute vents may be formed in the exterior wall of the container either by way of piercing pins or by utilizing a laser. In the case of the piercing pins, there are incorporated in the blow mold for blow molding the container from a preform and are generally placed along the parting lines of the blow mold and also in central parts of the wall. The construction and operation of the piercing pins may be provided in several forms.

Abstract: A torsion damping device, particularly for use with automotive vehicles and of the kind comprising a support structure (11) mounted on a wheel member, e.g. a flywheel (1). The flywheel is fixed to a first shaft (A) by first fastening devices (2), and a hub (12), secured to a second shaft (B) for rotation therewith. The hub is coupled with the support structure (11) through resilient springs (14). The support structure (11) constitutes one (22) of the components (22, 23) of a sealed casing (20), which is at least partially filled with a lubricant fluid and which is secured on the flywheel by second fastening devices (21) located radially outwardly of the first fastening devices (2). The casing (20) carries and encloses a torsion damper (15) having peripheral resilient springs (14A, 14B).

Abstract: A positive power ophthalmic lens has a central optically active area the diameter of which is at most equal to the diameter of its geometrical contour. It has an optional peripheral merging area around the central optically active area, between the latter and the geometrical contour. The diameter D.sub.1 in millimeters of the central optically active area is related to the power P of the lens in diopters by a general equation of the type:D.sub.1 =a-b.pwhere a is a numerical parameter taking a value between 84 and 89 and b is a numerical parameter taking a value between 4 and 4.9. This equation makes it possible to obtain well corrected positive power ophthalmic lenses with a large diameter that are relatively light in weight.

Abstract: The proximity P of a simultaneous vision optical lens for correcting presbyopia is defined as the reciprocal of the distance D at which a light ray parallel to and at a distance h from its axis crosses the axis after passing through the lens. The curve representing the proximity P of the lens lies between a lower envelope curve P.sub.inf and an upper envelope curve P.sub.sup satisfying the following equations:P.sub.inf =f(h)=(.SIGMA.A'.sub.i h.sup.i)+P.sub.VLP.sub.sup =f(h)=(.SIGMA.A".sub.i h.sup.i)+P.sub.VLin which P.sub.VL is the proximity for distant vision and A'.sub.i, A".sub.i are numeric coefficients depending on the proximity addition added for near vision to the proximity for far vision. The lens may be implemented as a contact lens, an intra-ocular implant or an intra-corneal lens.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a torsion damping device, of the kind comprising two coaxial parts which are mounted so as to be rotatable with respect to one another against the action of circumferentially acting resilient members, with a phasing ring operatively connected between the resilient members so that the resilient members are effectively mounted for operation in series with each other. The phasing ring is maintained in a radial relationship by a plurality of pads, which being separate from each other, are spaced apart circumferentially, with each pad being individually secured to an appropriate one of the coaxial parts. The pads are preferably made from a synthetic material. The invention is especially applicable to clutches of the lock up type for use in hydrokinetic coupling apparatus for automobiles.

Abstract: A champagne bottom plastic bottle having the bottom reinforced by internal radiating ribs which are formed by solid material. The bottle is formed in the customary manner by utilizing a preform which has molded on the inner surface thereof longitudinal ribs. The preform is formed by conventional injection molding equipment which has been modified only to form along the lower part of the customary core member longitudinally extending rib forming grooves.

Abstract: A ground connector for securing a grounding wire to a conductive shield of a coaxial cable. The connector comprises a strip of flexible sheet metal which is configured to be bent to form a grounding wire attachment loop and a coaxial cable loop. The strip of sheet metal defines clamp portions each having a fastener securing aperture. A fastener clampingly engages the clamp portions through the apertures to clampingly engage the grounding wire attachment loop and the coaxial cable loop about respectively to a grounding wire and a conductive shield of a coaxial cable. At least the coaxial cable loop has an inner serrated surface portion for frictional retention with an outer surface of the conductive shield when clamped substantially thereabout by the tightening of the fastener and prevents the shield from being punctured or damaged thereby.

Abstract: At least one arm of suspension of each wheel of a vehicle axle is formed by at least two rods interconnected by telescopically-coupled members, which, on command, are capable of approaching or taking away the same rods to/from each other, in order to reduce or increase the length the same arm, so as to change the orientation of the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to annular diaphragm springs for use in clutches and speed changers for automobile vehicles, of the kind having radial fingers separated by orifices alternating with the fingers. According to the invention at least two fingers are each equipped with a fold delimiting a lateral part of the orifice. This stiffens the fingers without increasing the thickness of the diaphragm.

Abstract: This relates to a container and pump unit where the container is formed with an integral liquid product supply tube in lieu of the usual dip tube carried by the pump unit and wherein there is a special connector arrangement for connecting a conventional type of pump unit, but modified, to such container. The container is provided with a smooth sealable end surface and the connector assembly includes a gasket which closes off the dual passages at the container mouth with there being a seal plate which engages the gasket and provides a liquid product delivery passage and a vent passage. These two passages are separately connected to the pump unit.