Abstract: A multi-spool turbofan engine has a plurality of circumferentially spaced poppet valves with diverters secured thereto for precisely controlling bleed of combustion gas aft of the high pressure turbine whereby the high pressure spool operates at high idle RPM so as to power accessories and the low pressure spool operates at low RPM so as to minimize noise and fuel consumption.

Abstract: A ball lock punch retainer system, including a punch, with a ball receiving grooved seat therein, a punch retainer body, a backing plate, a spring hole located in the retainer body, a ball positioned within said spring hole, a spring located in said spring hole, said spring generally acting to bias said ball into a locking engagement with said punch, an access hole located in the retainer body and communicating with the ball located in the spring hole, an elongated gage member which can be moved into and out of said access hole, one end of said gage member having a ball contact surface thereon, said gage member having a indicating area thereon with an upper end, a middle part, and a lower end, and the gage member being operative to determine when the ball lock is in proper position.

Abstract: Blends of polyketone polymers with polyolefin polymers are described which are compatibilized by a reactive blend of a polyamide polymer and a maleated polyolefin polymer. The compatibilization is attained without chemical linkage between the compatibilizer and the polyketone polymer. Such compatibilized blends offer good mechanical properties and the ability to melt bond to both neat polyketone polymers and neat polyolefin polymers.

Abstract: A cargo shade attachment for retaining a cargo shade having a non-compressible roller tube with end caps thereon. The cargo shade attachment includes a pocket connected to an interior panel in a cargo area of a vehicle, a slidable plunger having a surface for engaging the end cap being mounted within the pocket, and a biasing device for urging the plunger toward a center line of the vehicle such that the plunger exerts a compressive force on the end cap of the cargo shade thereby retaining the cargo shade.

Abstract: A toggle clamp which includes a handle for actuating a toggle mechanism between a clamped or released position. The toggle clamp, including a latch assembly for locking said toggle clamp in a clamped position to prevent unintentional movement of the toggle clamp when the toggle clamp is in either a closed, clamped position or an open, unclamped position. The latch assembly includes a pivotal lever member which engages complementary notches located in a locking disk attached to the clamp base.

Abstract: A spray element for use with a mold sprayer of the type used to spray a mold prior to or between cycles of a manufacturing operation such as die-casting, drop forging or other operations involving the working of metals. The spray element includes a valve body having an internal elastic pretension. The valve body may be positioned in either an open or closed position in relation to a valve seat. A control pressure is applied, through a separate feed line, to the valve body to open and close the valve by forcing the valve body against or away from the valve seat. The spray element also includes a feed line supplying working air which cooperates with an atomizer attached to a feed line supplying a working medium to the atomizer to atomize the working medium when the valve body is actuated.

Abstract: A cable strand end fitting includes a housing adapted to be attached to a mounting member and having a passageway extending therethrough. The cable strand end fitting also includes a screw member including a passageway extending therethrough, whereby a strand extends through the passageway and has a retainer member which abuts the screw member. The cable strand end fitting includes a structure for adjusting the tension in the strand.

Abstract: A golf bag travel cover for use in transporting a golf bag. The golf bag travel cover includes a base member which is connected to a flexible cover and an interior ring. The golf bag travel cover also includes a strap which connects directly to the golf bag instead of the golf bag travel cover. The golf bag travel cover also has a pair of wheels which are located on the outer portion of the base member for use in pulling the golf bag travel cover hands-free with just a shoulder strap. The golf bag travel cover combines the durability and protection of a high density plastic golf bag cover with the lightweight and convenience of a nylon type cover to create the ultimate in a travel golf bag design.

Abstract: A plurality of adapter embodiments connect the electrical system of a first vehicle to the electrical system of a second vehicle, such as a vehicle in tow. The adapters have particular application for mating a four-way-flat harness connector of a trailer at one end, and at other opposite end, for mating a complex round harness connector with numerous terminals. The adapters are solid unitary structures formed with a covering material. Adapter molds are provided for fabricating the adapters. The molds include a series of interchangeable, removable mold inserts received within the mold body. Depressions are formed in the removable mold inserts in a configuration corresponding approximately to the shape of the adapter. The covering material is injected into the mold to thereby form the adapters.

Abstract: A differential drive having a differential carrier rotatably supported in a differential housing is disclosed. Two axle shaft gears are rotatably held in cylindrical bores in the differential carrier and are arranged coaxially relative to one another. A plurality of differential gears are supported in an axis-less way in bores in the differential carrier and are arranged so as to be axis-parallel. One group of the differential gears engages the one of the axle shaft gears and the other group engages the other of the axle shaft gears. At least one of the group of the differential gears engages the respective other group of the differential gears. At least the tooth heads of the differential gears are provided with grooves, with at least the bores or pockets for the differential gears in the differential carrier being provided with grooves.

Abstract: An improved torque converter assembly utilizing or making use of the same or similar composite materials for each component of the torque converter to result in a high strength yet light weight torque converter assembly which may be easily recycled. Further, the torque converter includes a unique hub member having integral fingers radially extending therefrom for use in bonding hub member to a multi-bladed body such as a turbine, wherein the fingers are circumferentially spaced about an outer circumferential surface on the hub member such that the spacing between a common finger and adjacent fingers on each side thereof is not equal. Such a hub member distributes the loads and stresses onto different planes extending radially and transverse the longitudinal axis of the hub member.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a clamping chuck consisting of a fork-like clamp jaw holder (1) to which an adjusting element (2) moving back and forth in the longitudinal extension of the clamp jaw holder (1) is provided for the relative movement of the clamp jaw supports (3, 4) with respect to each other in the clamped and open setting. According to the invention, in each leg (5) of the clamp jaw holder (1) one bearing hole (6) and four additional holes (7, 7') are mutually aligned laterally, with their centers (Z) positioned on the corners (E) of the square (Q). The two bearing holes (6) are arranged centrally on the respective connecting line (L) of the two holes (7') on the clamp jaw side and the two clamp jaw supports (3, 4) provided on the clamp jaw holder (1) have a drilled hole (6') aligned with the bearing hole (6). In this case the moving or pivoting clamp jaw support (3) has features (8) for a frictional and/or form-fit actuated connection with the adjusting element (2).

Abstract: A water level sensor and alarm system for use with a washing machine. The water level sensor and alarm system includes a control box, a control circuit, a plurality of probes, and a washing machine unit and drain. The low level sensor and alarm system will connect directly to a washing machine and drain tub and/or drain conduit in order to monitor an overflow of water during the rinse cycle of a washing machine. If water has exceeded a certain height, and is beginning to overflow, the system will automatically cut all power to the washing machine unit and thus turn the washing machine unit off until the unit is reset after the clog in the drain has been corrected.

Abstract: A new latch assembly for a vehicle glove box door, or other locking device, wherein the door is to be held in a flush position relating to an adjoining panel surface. The latch assembly includes a freewheeling locking feature, an actuator member which is not sensitive to the striker positional variance, improved low handle opening effort. The latch assembly also include improved lock cylinder loading, and improved closing efforts by use of a molded urethane bumper. The latch assembly also has improved styling with a single color throughout using no metal parts which need lubrication, and the latch assembly unit is fully enclosed so that no moving parts are visible and the scorpion tail has been not used.

Abstract: An improved combined torque limiting and part marking wrench according to the present invention includes: a torque-applying handle; a housing pivotally mounted to the handle, the housing adapted to receive a releasably mounted, replaceable, part-engaging head assembly at a second end thereof; and a part-marking mechanism mounted within the housing. The part-marking mechanism includes a marking tip which passes through a bore in the head assembly for marking a part. A mechanical linkage arm is pivotally connected to the torque-applying handle. A pivotable cam is pivotally connected to the linkage arm and in operative engagement with the part-marking mechanism for moving the marking tip through the bore, such that, when torque on a part has reached a predetermined value, the torque applying handle moves the linkage arm, which pivots the pivotable cam, thus forcing the pivotable cam against the part marking mechanism, which causes the marking tip to extend outwardly from the housing to mark the part.

Abstract: A trolling unit for fishing, including a weight release mechanism. The trolling unit includes a spreader to which two hooks may be attached. Once a fish takes the bait the weight release mechanism releases a weight which allows the fisherman to pull the fish to the surface without reeling in the weight with the fish.

Abstract: A core ring assembly for use in production of a plastic injection-molded component is formed by injecting molten metal alloy into core dies to produce two intricately shaped ring type elements--one male, one female. Removing the male and female ring elements from the core dies and combining the two elements in an assembly machine to form a uniform, geometrically symmetrical, integral core ring assembly. The core ring assembly is transported to a plastic molding machine for overmolding the core ring assembly with either thermosetting or thermoplastic material. Then, the core assembly is melted out from the plastic component in a hot oil bath or induction melt-out, and the molten alloy recovered thereby is returned to a molten metal alloy tank for reuse.