Abstract: A snap lock for securing to a sash of a sliding window or door by interacting with a striking plate and for securing to a frame of the sliding window or door. The snap lock comprises stationary lower and upper plates for sandwiching a rectilinearly mobile plate for locking the snap lock with respect to the striking plate. The snap lock includes as well: a three-point pivoting mechanism for interconnecting the foregoing plates to perform an unlocking operation; a springy feature for keeping, when relieved from tension, the rectilinearly mobile plate in an unlocked, retracted position, and when under tension, for keeping the rectilinearly mobile plate in a locked position, the springy feature being attached to the stationary lower and upper plates and being actuated by a contact with the striking plate; and a cover having an aperture for locating and accessing a button for acting upon the three-point pivoting mechanism.

Abstract: An applicator assembly comprises a flexible reservoir, to which are joined a pair of applicators. The latter includes a first and second applicators. The first applicator has its longitudinal axis of symmetry perpendicularly disposed relative to the flexible reservoir, respectively to its longitudinal axis, while the second applicator is coaxial with the flexible reservoir. The first and second applicators are located at opposite ends of the flexible reservoir. An arm connects the first applicator to the flexible reservoir. A pair of protective covers including a first and second protective covers is intended to slip over the pair of applicators, respectively the first and second applicators. A valve is incorporated into the flexible reservoir, so as to resist passage of a fluid contained in the latter, while letting the atmospheric air to infiltrate therein.

Abstract: The glazing panel, conform the present invention, comprises a panel of thermoplastic material provided with a three-dimensional decorative pattern. The latter includes elevated portions projecting outwardly from the three-dimensional decorative pattern and also simulated joints dividing the three-dimensional decorative pattern into the elevated portions. Each simulated joint has a transversal profile shaped into a groove with a flat bottom. A peripheral flat flange surrounds the elevated portions and the simulated joints as well and is connected to both by an inclined portion. An elevation L1, measured between the elevated portions and the flat bottoms, is lesser than an overall height L2, measured between the elevated portions and the peripheral flat flange. The elevated portions the flat bottoms and the peripheral flat flange are parallel to each other. The insulated glazing panel comprises a pair of glazing panels.

Abstract: An extendable rack is adapted for retaining one or more cantilever support(s) and is also adapted for attaching to a panel via a slide. The extendable rack comprises an elongated body including, at one side, a longitudinal channel for retaining one or more cantilever support(s); and, at another side, a longitudinal passage adapted for locating almost entirely the slide and for attaching permanently one side of it. Another side of the slide is firmly secured to the panel. In one embodiment, the longitudinal channel is C-shaped in cross section. Opposing niches are formed. Each opposing niche is adapted to capture at least a flange of at least one of several cantilever supports. In another embodiment, instead of the longitudinal channel, the elongated horizontal body comprises a central longitudinal wall extending, close to its top, outwardly and upwardly and forming a longitudinal top recess.

Abstract: A bed with adjustable positions comprises head, foot and central units. The head and foot units include respectively an upper and lower structure and a linear actuator for elevating or lowering the upper structure with respect to the lower structure. Two opposite upper structures can be elevated simultaneously or separately. The central unit is provided with a central platen to which a pair of side platens is hinged. A rotation subassembly is located in head and foot units respectively and is intended to turn the central unit, while an inclination subassembly is used to incline the side platens, so as to prevent the patient from sliding during rotation. A pneumatic bag subassembly is formed from upper and lower sections, which can be independently inflated or deflated. A reaction board, having a width slightly narrower than central platen and a length substantially equal to the upper section, is placed on the latter.

Abstract: The device comprises a housing encasing a pair of upper and lower hooks, for counter-rotational movements; a pair of upper and lower adjusting assemblies, vertically spaced in parallel with the pair of upper and lower hooks for positioning the latter within the housing; an actuating assembly including a double-armed pivot having a cylindrical body and a pair of radially extending arms, disposed between the pair of upper and lower hooks; and a pair of upper and lower connecting links, mounted between the double-armed pivot and the pair of upper and lower hooks. Upper and lower connecting links are different, to accommodate the cylindrical body, in all the positions of the hooks. The upper connecting link can partially wrap around, the cylindrical body. The lower connecting link can partially wrap around, the cylindrical body.

Abstract: The display device, according to the present invention, is adaptable to use a cartridge of flexible material terminating at each end in a tubular element. The display device comprises a pair of spool-rod means, each one of the pair of spool-rod means including rod means, first handle means axially connected at one end of the rod means, and second handle means outwardly extending at the other end of the rod means. The rod and first handle means are provided with attaching means for detachably connecting the rod and first handle means. The display device exposes text and/or images to be viewed as consecutive incremental portions of the flexible material, which is adapted to be rolled or unrolled.

Abstract: Anti-tamper device for protecting a lock box or another locking devices comprises a three-dimensional enclosure securely fastened to a bottom plate. The latter is adapted to be firmly attached to a vertical wall. First and second obstructing panels are located in the enclosure. The first obstructing panel extends from the top of the enclosure at the entrance of it. The second obstructing panel is parallel to the first obstructing panel and extends from the bottom plate. Between the extensions of the first and second obstruction panels, a passage is formed. This passage is so dimensioned so as: 1. To let the insertion of a hand with a key in it, only; 2. To render impossible, from the exterior of the enclosure to see a lock box or other locking device, disposed behind the second obstructing panel; and 3. To render unsuccessfully any attempt to damage the locks of a lock box or another locking device by using a straight tool.

Abstract: The board assembly for sliding on grass slopes comprises a board, a retaining means attached to the board and a locking means for clamping an ice block to the retaining means. The board has, essentially, a rectangular shape with longitudinal and transversal axes of symmetry, upper and lower surfaces, a front and rear end and a pair of lateral ends. The retaining means is attached to the lower surface, has an axis of symmetry coinciding with the longitudinal axis of symmetry and is adaptable to capture an ice block. The locking means actuates on the retaining means for closing it and, thereby, clamping the ice block in place.

Abstract: The torque tool comprises a torque converter including three planet carriers which encase three planetary gears. Each of the three planetary gears includes a sun gear and three planet pinions. Each of the three planet carriers has an input disc-shaped plate, directed towards an input shaft of the torque tool and an output disc-shaped plate directed towards an output shaft of the torque tool. The input and output shafts constitute the main shafts of the torque tool. Two of the three planet carriers, which are next to the input shaft, have their output disc-shaped plates extending into sun gears with which they form unitary structures. A stepped pin is centrally disposed in a needle bearing of a first sun gear adjacent the input shaft and extends through sliding bearings located in the following sun gears.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and system for measuring three dimensional spatial coordinates and for external camera calibration necessary for that measurement. A simple pattern of light is projected onto a surface and used as a photogrammetric target. Images of the simple pattern are captured by two or more cameras, and processed by a computer provided with software using conventional algorithms to identify homologous points. Either, these points are used to calculate the external calibration of the cameras, or they are used in conjunction with previously calculated external camera calibration in order to calculate three dimensional spatial coordinates on the surface of an object to be measured.

Abstract: A clamp-type doweling jig comprising a guide block, to which are attached an alignment fixture at one side, and a clamping feature at the opposite side. In the guide block several bores are aligned and extend through The distance between one end of the guide block and the first of the several holes is equal to the distance between the opposite end of the guide block and the last of the several holes. The above arrangement of the components of this clamp-type doweling jig is adapted, for example, for edge-to-edge, edge-to-end joints. For drilling dowel receiving holes in the face of a wooden workpiece, the clamping fixture is removed from the above arrangement and re-positioned to the alignment fixture. Optionally, the doweling jig is provided with a flip stopper element at each of its ends.

Abstract: A threshold assembly comprising a sill and a pair of lateral brackets which are upwardly extending and oppositely facing. Each lateral bracket is attached at the lower, outside part of each jamb of a door frame.

Abstract: A swivel device for a wind cone tower assembly comprises a rotating housing, provided with channels for drainage of condensation from its interior, and a fixed axle on which this housing is mounted. Two split bushings of insulated material are offset placed on each other between the surface of the fixed axle and a pair of slip rings. Brushes with enhanced content of copper are used and an insulating coating is applied around the brush holders to prevent electrical leakage. A conductor bushing also of insulating material for protecting the electrical conductors extending perpendicularly from the interior of the fixed axle to the pair of slip rings mounted on this axle.

Abstract: A bicycle saddle comprising a shell provided with a support portion which extends forwardly with a nose portion. The support portion has a flat, horizontal top, which is substantially trapezoidal in plan. The nose portion has also a flat, horizontal top which is elongated. The support and nose portions are situated in parallel planes. The nose portion is, with respect to the support portion, located in a lower plane and narrower. The distance between the parallel planes is so chosen that a contact between a rider's genitials and pernieum area and the nose portion is basicially prevented. The support and nose portions are intergrally formed.