Abstract: A rear view mirror assembly for commercial vehicles comprises a tubular support structure having a first end fixable to a commercial vehicle and a second end extending from the commercial vehicle, and a support arm including a molded part and at least one core element. The molded part encapsulates the core element and a substantial portion of the tubular support structure. The molded part and the core element each have a respective density, the core element density being less than the molded part density, whereby the presence of the core element within the molded part reduces the overall weight of the support arm.

Abstract: A kayak is disclosed having improved control and bracing for acommodating a kayaker wherein a cockpit rim encircles the cockpit seat and adjustable thigh braces are provided in the seat. The adjustable thigh braces include a right thigh brace carried in said cockpit for receiving the right thigh of the kayaker and having contoured outer and inner thigh braces for bracing respective outer and inner thigh portions of the kayaker's right thigh when in the seated position. A left thigh brace is carried in the cockpit for receiving the left thigh of the kayaker having contoured outer and inner thigh braces for bracing respective outer and inner thigh portions of the kayaker's left thigh when in the seated position.

Abstract: A chuck for a power tool having a plurality of chuck jaws of the type that open to receive a work tool and close to grip the work tool, wherein the chuck comprises a front sleeve, a rear sleeve, and an integral chuck jaw unit fitted within the front and rear sleeves in a removable manner. The chuck jaw unit includes a plurality of chuck jaws, a support body having individual jaw bores for receiving the chuck jaws, a traveler affixed to the remote ends of the chuck jaws; and an operator for reciprocating the traveler along a chuck axis to open and close the chuck jaws. The traveler includes internal traveler threads and the operator includes a threaded barrel in the form of a jack screw on which the traveler threads up and down. The operator of the chuck unit and the rear sleeve may be press fitted together so that manual rotation of the rear sleeve causes the operator to rotate whereby the traveler reciprocates.

Abstract: A magnetic field applicator to heat magnetic substances in biological tissue, having a magnetic yoke with two pole shoes across from each other and separated from each other by a distance that defines the magnetic field exposure volume produced by the applicator, and with two magnetic coils, one assigned to each of the two pole shoes, to produce a magnetic field. The magnetic yoke and the pole shoes consist of ferrite segments assembled together. The pole shoes oppose each other and are surrounded by magnetic disk-shaped coils with one or more windings extending helicoidally, which creates an intermediate air gap between the pole shoes and coils. This results in a magnetic field applicator with the ability to effectively and efficiently administer hyperthermia and thermo-ablation procedures to destroy cancerous tissue in a patient, as well as having uses in other medical and industrial applications.

Abstract: A multiple activity apparatus is disclosed for educational, therapeutic, or recreational use comprising three rectangular frame members joined at abutting ends in a triangular configuration having open triangular ends. The triangular configuration has a base and upwardly converging sides with a utility board mounted in each respective frame member. Each board has an exterior work surface so that a pair of upright work surfaces are selectively positionable for use at any one time. A method of utilizing visual teaching aids comprises the steps of assembling three utility panels each having a side surface useful as a teaching aid; disconnectably joining each of the three panels in juxtaposition forming at least two junctures between panels with the exterior surfaces positioned at an angle for use as teaching aids; and stacking the three boards generally flat forming an assembly for transport.

Abstract: A foundation stabilization system is disclosed for bracing a manufactured home on its foundation of the type which includes a plurality of vertical piers spaced in longitudinal and lateral directions relative to a longitudinal axis of said home which support the home above the ground, and at least one elongated brace connected between the mobile home and base portion of the pier. The system includes foundation plate having a lower ground contact surface for contacting the ground, and an upper pier support surface on which the pier is supported. Anchor slots are formed in the foundation plates for receiving ground anchors extending through the plates into the ground. The anchor slots including first slot segments extending in the longitudinal direction of the manufactured home when supporting the piers and second slot segments extending in the lateral direction. The first and second slot segments intersecting each other at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: An accessory adaptor for a small firearm muzzle is disclosed for attaching a bored firearm accessory in alignment with the firearm bore. The accessory adaptor includes an adaptor body having a full sleeve with internal threads and a partial sleeve with a top opening for receiving a protrusion of the firearm muzzle. A muzzle receiving end of the adaptor body includes a barrel catch. A threaded accessory is threaded into the full sleeve of the adaptor body causing the barrel catch to draw tightly against the barrel protrusion within the top opening and causing a face of the accessory tighten against the muzzle face of the firearm with the bores of the firearm accessory and firearm in alignment.

Abstract: A convertible control system for a kayak having a first and second unit. The first unit comprises a guide mounted with each side of the hull forward of the seat. A mounting bar is carried by each guide with each mounting bar carrying a plate and a shaft adjacent one end and in substantially perpendicular relationship thereto. A locking member is associated with each guide for releasably locking each mounting bar in a selected position along the longitudinal axis of to the guide. The second unit comprises a rudder connected with the stern, a rudder pedal pivotally mounted with each guide by way of the shaft in a position normally spaced from the associated plate. A cable extends between each rudder pedal and the rudder, whereby movement of the rudder pedals results in a corresponding movement of the rudder.

Abstract: A wheelchair restraint system for a mass transportation vehicle having a securement area for a wheelchair is disclosed which includes a barrier carried at a rear portion of the securement area disposed generally transverse to the longitudinal vehicle axis. A rear wheelchair attachment assembly is carried by the rear barrier for anchoring the wheelchair to the barrier. A personal securement belt assembly secures a seated wheelchair occupant to the wheelchair in the securement area. A front bulkhead extends generally transverse to the longitudinal vehicle axis at a front portion of the securement area which includes an extendable anchor member which extends transverse relative to the longitudinal vehicle axis. The anchor member is extendable between a stored position in which the anchor member is stowed within the bulkhead and a deployed position wherein the anchor member is extended from the bulkhead.

Abstract: A magnetic field applicator to heat magnetic substances in biological tissue, having a magnetic yoke with two pole shoes across from each other and separated from each other by a distance that defines the magnetic field exposure volume produced by the applicator, and with two magnetic coils, one assigned to each of the two pole shoes, to produce a magnetic field. The magnetic yoke and the pole shoes consist of ferrite segments assembled together. Additionally, the magnetic field applicator is composed of a magnetic yoke having two parallel vertical yoke elements of identical geometry spaced apart a distance from each other, and two transverse yoke elements disposed between said vertical yoke elements. The pole shoes, surrounded by disk-shaped magnetic coils, are attached to the center of said transverse yoke elements and oppose each other over a prescribed distance.

Abstract: A continuous motion apparatus for depacking and packing articles in cases which includes a carriage which carries a plurality of transfer arms; a plurality of article pick-up heads carried by the transfer arms for picking up a group of the articles at a pick-up station to transfer the articles to a release station. In a case packing configuration of the invention, a slug metering section includes a slug feeder continuously receiving articles from an infeed conveyor. A revolving pin bar mechanism is carried in the slug metering section having a plurality of revolving pin bar assemblies to assist in forming the articles into successive groups or slugs of articles. The pin bar assemblies include spaced upstanding pins which are received in crevices between rear articles in a first slug and front articles in a second slug of articles to separate the articles for processing.

Abstract: A lightweight reinforced seat assembly for a transportation vehicle is disclosed which includes a molded seat shell having a shell exterior and a shell interior. The seat shell includes a seat section and a back section joined together by a generally curved section. A plurality of seats is formed in the seat shell. A reinforcing network of longitudinal and lateral, generally enclosed tubular rib elements reinforce the seat shell to eliminate metal framing and weight. The reinforcing rib network includes a front tubular rib element extending laterally across a front width of the seat section, and a top tubular rib element extending laterally across a top width of the back section. Longitudinal edge tubular rib elements extend on opposing edges of the seat shell generally through the seat-section, curved section, and back-section. The edge tubular rib elements are connected to the front and top tubular rib elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an evaporation device 1 for volatile substances, in particular insecticides and/or aromatics, which includes a housing 2 and a heating unit 10 located therein. Heating Unit 10 comprises a heating block 11 in which an electric resistance element 15 is contained for heating. In addition device 1 includes a container 3 that can be connected to housing 2 for a substance to be evaporated. A wick 6 can be inserted into the container with a wick end 8 protruding from the container 3 for the evaporation of the substance contained in the container 3 to be heated by the heating unit. According to the invention, electric resistance element 15 advantageously includes a rod-shaped resistance body 17 coated, at least in some areas, with a resistance layer 16 that is cut to provide a predetermined resistance value according to the composition of the substance to be evaporated.

Abstract: A device for the evaporation of volatile substances, in particular of insecticides and/or aromatics, is disclosed having a housing containing a heating element, with a container for the volatile substance disposed in the housing, a wick which can be heated by the heating element, and a heating block having a wick end protruding from the container along a wick axis. The improved device includes at least one additional wick opening formed within the heating block; at least one additional container for containing an additional volatile substance for evaporation, and the additional wick opening being operatively associated with the additional container. At least one additional wick is carried in the additional container, having a wick end extending through the additional wick opening for evaporation of the additional volatile substance in the additional container.

Abstract: An off-loom take-up for winding a cloth roll from woven cloth coming from a loom which includes a frame and a pair of spaced take-up rollers carried by the frame, at least one of the take-up rollers is a driven take up roller. A drive motor with an output shaft drives the driven take-up roller, and a motor controller is provided for controlling the speed of the output shaft of the drive motor. A pivotal dancer roll assembly is carried by the frame and includes a pivotal dancer roll under which the cloth travels from the loom to the cloth take-up roll. A voltage sensor responsive to the movement of the pivotal dancer roll outputs a plurality of voltage signals correlated to a plurality of different pivotal positions of the dancer roll. An electronic limit processor is provided for receiving the voltage signals, the processor processing the voltage signals to generate a control signal which is output to the motor controller for controlling the drive motor.

Abstract: A multiplex system is disclosed for maintaining the temperature of a product during a warehouse and distribution process employing a vehicle. The multiplex system may include a plurality of temperature control zones at which it is desired to maintain the temperature of the product. A cargo temperature control zone includes a parking area for a number of delivery vehicles having cargo containers. A primary refrigeration system is utilized to refrigerate a secondary fluid which is a non-compressible fluid that may be pumped over long distances to the cargo temperature control zone, as well as other temperature control zones. The secondary refrigerated fluid is pumped to air handling units which are advantageously disposed is heat exchange relationships to create and deliver refrigerated air into the cargo container of one or more parked delivery vehicles.

Abstract: An evaporation device 2 is disclosed for the evaporation of volatile substances, in particular insecticides and aromatics, which includes a housing 13 which contains a heating element and a container 50 for a substance to be evaporated. This container 50 contains a wick which is associated with the heating element with a wick end 30 protruding from container 50. The heating element can be longitudinally displaced near the container 50 in the housing 13 relative to the wick end 30 to adjust the degree of evaporation. According to the invention, the heating element is carried on a movable heater assembly that can be displaced longitudinally in the housing relative to the wick end. The movable heater assembly can be fixed in different positions relative to the wick end 30 and the longitudinal direction of the wick axis for the adjustment of the degree of evaporation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure transducer assembly (1; 24; 39) on a process circuit (2; 29, 30; 48, 49) as is used in a process plant, whereby the process circuit (2; 29, 30; 48, 49) is capable of carrying a hot fluid. Furthermore at least one fluid carrying measuring line (5; 26, 27; 40, 41) is provided between the process circuit (2; 29, 30; 48, 49) and a valve (4) of the pressure transducer (3; 25; 42), and/or transducer. Furthermore first and second flange connections (6, 10; 31, 32; 44) are provided between connections on the process line 9)2; 29; 30) and the fluid measuring line (5; 26, 27; 40, 41) as well as between the valve (4) and the fluid measuring line (5; 26, 27; 40, 41). These flange connections are connected to each other by means of nuts and bolts (9, 13; 38).

Abstract: Apparatus for distributing yard care material is disclosed using a yard blower having a hand held blower tube. A dry material feed system is affixed to a tube section of the blower tube which introduces dry material into an air flow generated by the blower by means of a feed opening formed in the tube section. An injection gate controls the amount of dry material dispensed from the feed hopper into the air flow. The use of a slopping wall allows the dry material to be fed by gravity. Additionally, a liquid feed system may be provided which is secured to the dry material feed hopper to feed a liquid yard treatment material is also feed. Advantageously, a liquid feed conduit is formed on the exterior of the blower tube and has an outlet end disposed a distance from the air exit end of the blower tube so that the liquid is injected into the air flow as it exits the blower tube for atomization and distribution to a treatment area.

Abstract: A composite shaft comprising at least two axial segments of dissimilar materials, the segments being held together by a central tie-bar, wherein a segment of material least subject to radial expansion is provided with a coaxial male member extending axially from its end, and the cooperating segment subject to greater radial expansion is provided with a female skirt shrunk onto the male member in the assembly of the shaft and also being provided with an annular upstand, at or towards its peripheral edge and directed towards the cooperating segment, the upstand being held by the compressive force of the tie-bar always in full annular contact with its cooperating segment. The male member is of smallest practicable diameter and the upstand is of largest practicable diameter.