Abstract: The invention relates to a tap for connection to a tube extending from a container for liquids. It includes a barrel having a substantially continuous hollow configuration open at one end and having an outlet opening in its sidewall. The open end of the barrel is adapted for fastening the barrel to the container. There is included a seat surrounding the outlet opening and complimentary plug extending into the interior of the barrel and carried by the closed opposite end of the barrel. At least a portion of the barrel is of a flexible thin-walled diaphragm-like configuration and is adapted to be inverted by a snap action from an open position to a closed position with the plug engaging the seat when in the closed position to shut off the flow of liquid through the tap.

Abstract: A clamping self locking collar includes a split ring, an actuating lever, and a buckle. The lever engages one end of the clamping split ring and the buckle is associated with the other end of the ring. The lever coacts with the buckle in an overcenter manner to positively lock the clamping collar around an article of a predetermined size. The various elements of the collar are produced from a single injection moulding step and are kept together prior to assembly by the inclusion of frangible connections and flexible filaments. No tool is necessary for installation of the clamp or for ensuring safety and intensiveness of the clamping.

Abstract: A plug assembly for a fuel filler neck includes a subassembly of a cap and latch which may be inserted in the end of a fuel filler neck without the lock assembly. Subsequent to the subassembly being installed in the fuel filler neck the lock assembly may be inserted and secured in a nonremovable fashion relative thereto rendering the fuel filler cap lockable and operable.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf support having a standard with a shelf bracket capable of infinite adjustability. The standard has a L-shaped cross section, a first leg of the `L` lying along the supporting surface and a second leg extending outwardly therefrom. The free end of the second leg is folded back towards the first leg forming two parallel, spaced extensions. The bracket is planar with two fingers extending outwardly from but parallel to the plane of the bracket. The upper finger is inserted behind the free end of the second leg by rotating the bracket downward. This brings the flat trailing edge between two protrusions formed on the first arm and allows the second finger to snap into place behind the free end of the second leg, thereby, preventing accidental dislodgement by an upward force. The distance between the flat trailing edge and the farthest extent of the first protrusion slightly exceeds the length of the inner wall of the second leg.

Abstract: Several cable clips are disclosed, all capable of use with an extensive range of numbers and/or sizes of cable, by virtue of providing a resilient arm of particular shape and stiffness, in conjunction with a finger which extends from one end of the arm, the other end of the finger being either free, or joined with the arm, or capable of latching engagement with either the arm or a base of the cable clip.

Abstract: A buckle comprises a receptacle member and an insertion member which are easily united and disunited. The receptacle member includes an engaging portion and a socket of a construction capable of admitting the insertion member. The insertion member includes a central piece, a pair of guide pieces connected to the leading end of the central piece and separated by slits from the upper and lower ends of the central piece, and an complimentary portion which when brought into engagement with the engaging portion of the receptacle member thereby retains the two members in an inextricably united state. The disunion of the two members is easily accomplished by inwardly pressing the portion of the insertion member fastened to the belt end toward the user's abdomen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling or connecting end part for a flexible element such as a cable, wire or other element, whatever the cross-section thereof. In accordance with the invention, the part is formed from two separate portions forming a whole with the flexible element when assembly is completed. The first portion is a cage receiving the flexible element and includes laterally at least one extending flexible strip normally projecting outside of the cage. A second portion being a slider being adapted to be slid over said cage, in order to urge said strip inwardly, so that a portion of the strip is embedded in the flexible element. The device has means provided to produce effective locking of the slider on the cage. The invention is applied to the fastening of parts on flexible elements such as cables, wires or other elements.

Abstract: This invention discloses a device for setting the position of reclining seat backs of vehicles comprises a stationary bracket connected to the seat and a movable bracket connected to the seat back and pivoted to said stationary bracket. The stationary bracket includes a slideway provided in the stationary bracket, a slider adapted to slide along said slideway, an actuating means fastened to the usual control knob and means for engagement of said slider with said movable bracket. The engagement means are arranged at a location offset with respect to the pivotal axis of said movable bracket so as to provide a crank arm capable of angularly moving said movable bracket.

Abstract: A differential pressure signal device employing an audible vibratory reed assembly having the property of being activated automatically upon being subjected to a predetermined energy level. The assembly is preferably all plastic and includes a unique rockable flapper valve that is automatically activated when the differential in pressure between two chambers reaches a predetermined level. The opening of said valve provides a large inrush of air that activates and operates the audible vibration of said reed until the differential in pressure is lowered below said predetermined level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening element of synthetic material comprising a sleeve-like hollow insert member adapted to be inserted into a prefabricated opening in a carrier plate and engaging beneath the underside of the opening edge by means of an undercut formed integrally therewith, and a head member connected to the insert member for fastening an article at the carrier member, with either the article to be fastened or the head member lying in close engagement with the side of the carrier plate opposite the undercut.

Abstract: A bundling fastener for bars or wires comprises a bundling member and a fastener member serving to attach the bundling member to a support. Owing to the use of a press-on and split-off type fastener as the bundling member, the bundling fastener provides perfect bundling of bars or wires even when the total bundle diameter or the number of bars or wires is varied.

Abstract: A sheet metal spring clip for securing deck flooring having an underlying channel in juxtaposed relation to a supporting beam in generally perpendicular relation. The beam and channel each having flanges which extend in opposite directions from the point of contact between the two members. The clip includes means adapted to engage both flanges and an intermediately disposed spring loaded portions capable of elongation whereby the engaging portion grasp said flanges under tension.

Abstract: In a radiator grille fixing structure having a radiator grille fixing fastener formed of a base plate portion, engaging means provided one each on the opposite sides of the base plate portion and a screw hole bored in the base plate, and a fixing portion of a radiator grille, which fixing portion is provided with a fitting hole for admitting one of the engaging means in the width direction and a perforation provided at a position opposed to the aforementioned screw hole; either the screw hole in the fastener or the perforation in the fitting portion of the radiator grille is elongated in the width direction of the fastener or the fitting portion, permitting the radiator grille which has been brought into temporary attachment to the automobile body through the medium of the aforementioned fastener to be given fine positional adjustment and brought to its exact position relative to the automobile body and finally fixed at that exact position.

Abstract: This invention is a terminal connector device for electrical wires and comprises a flap member movable under the action of an actuating button, which flap is interposed, in a biased position, between a terminal entry member and a wire receiving support. The withdrawal of said flap from this interposing position, under the action of said button, permits the introduction of the wire whose connecting is obtained automatically by lateral wedging of the wire inserted into said receiving support by the action of said flap, when the button is released. The button is lockable to hold said flap in its retracted position permitting introduction of the wire, which position also enables the disconnection of a previously positioned wire.

Abstract: There is disclosed a battery hydrometer for providing an analog electrical signal having a magnitude related to the specific gravity of a battery electrolyte. The hydrometer includes a source of radiation for providing a detectable beam of radiation and a piston member arranged to be submerged within the electrolyte and to intercept and modulate the beam of radiation in response to the specific gravity of the electrolyte. The piston member is suspended within the electrolyte by a spring which exerts a compressive force upon the piston member against which the electrolyte must act. The hydrometer further includes a radiation detector aligned with the radiation source for providing an analog electrical signal having a magnitude responsive to the modulated beam of radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates particularly to clamps for closing the weasands of slaughtered animals such as sheep and cattle and consisting of a base member and a strap member for clamping the weasand against the base member, the base member having an intermediate or middle part which is of arcuate shape in transverse cross-section--that is to say, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the weasand to be closed--and tapering or inclined forwardly in that longitudinal direction, and the strap member having means for securing its outer or free end to the base so as to grip a weasand tightly against the arcuately shaped middle part of the base and thereby inhibit the flow of ingesta.

Abstract: A housing unit is constructed substantially in a tightly closed state and divided by a partition into two chambers, one for encasing a fuel gauge and the other a strainer. The housing unit, on being attached to a fuel tank, simultaneously functions to indicate the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and strain the fuel to remove foreign matter therefrom.

Abstract: There is disclosed a new and improved gasless ion plating apparatus and process which eliminates the prior need for electrically isolating the substrate from the evacuated chamber in which the plating process is performed. In accordance with a disclosed embodiment, one or more substrates to be plated are placed within the chamber. Also within the chamber there is disposed a plating source which includes plating material. The chamber is evacuated and the plating material is heated to vaporize the plating material. Radio frequency energy is applied to the plating source to form a plasma of positively charged plating ions from the vaporized plating material. A positive direct current bias is developed on the plating source relative to the substrates by, for example, applying a direct current positive voltage to the plating source to create an electrical field between the source and substrates for accelerating the plating ions towards the substrates for plating the same.

Abstract: A one piece resilient sheet material fastener for retaining two or more elongated members in juxtaposed relation. The fastener includes a keeper and a locking means which requires the simultaneous application of a plurality of forces originating from differing directions in order to unlock the keeper for purposes of opening the fastener.

Abstract: A unitary plastic material cable strap fastener having a flange with a plug member on one side for engaging in a hole in a panel to hold the fastener in position. The plug having a stem with a head at its end and rows of radial wings arranged along its length. A stud extends from the opposite side of the flange coaxial with the plug. A flexible strap member is attached to the flange by a bifurcated end having a pair of legs formed by an opening in the strap end. The strap extends from the flange in the same direction as the stud with the stud extending into the opening with the legs straddling the stud. The strap is provided with a series of stud receiving openings for engaging the stud when the strap is formed into a loop. The flexible legs of the strap permit the strap to be rotated or folded relative to the longitudinal axis of the plug and stud so that it extends perpendicular thereto to permit the stud receiving openings to engage the stud.