Abstract: A reclosable blister package wherein the blister package assembly is divided into main body portion and a door portion separated by an integral hinge formed therein. The first or main body portion of the blister package assembly is permanently attached to a planar base backing member, with the second or door portion being attached to the backing at its flanges by a reclosable system including interconnecting members, for example, projections/recesses, a tab and slot, or a “button” and “hole”, disposed on the side walls or on an extension flange extending from the flange of the main body.

Abstract: A contactor for a motor vehicle starter, of the type that includes a movable magnetic core which is displaced axially under the effect of a magnetic field produced by a coil, and of the type that includes a fixed magnetic core (26) which extends transversely to a front axial end of the coil, of the type in which the fixed core (26) includes a rear base portion (28) which is received axially in the coil and which has an axial through hole (44) to enable a movable contact finger to pass through, and of the type in which the fixed core (26) includes an annular front disc (30) which is assembled to the rear base portion (26), and which is mounted in a cylindrical seating of the contactor, characterised in that the front disc (30) consists of a stack of laminations (32).

Abstract: An optical fibre connector comprising a hollow cylindrical body 2 having a throughbore 3 with an inner surface 4. A hollow sleeve or carrier 6 in the form of a cylindrical tube having a throughbore 8 fits snugly within the hollow body throughbore 3. The sleeve 6 can receive and releasably retain a pair of optical fibre assemblies 11 which are to be optically coupled to one another by means of the connector. The sleeve 6 accommodates a plurality of discrete individual engagement means in the form of balls 10 in holes around it circumference. The balls 10 protrude through the holes in the sleeve into the throughbore 3, and are free to rotate as an optical fibre assembly moves past them. The optical fibre assemblies 11 are biassed against the balls 10 and thereby against the inner surface of the connector body by resilient biassing means in the form of spring arrangements 14. Each spring arrangement 14 comprises an elongate resilient strip 15 pivoted about its midpoint on a pivot 20.

Abstract: An integrated axle spindle and brake spider assembly for axles of heavy duty vehicles such as trucks, and trailer axles. The assembly is a one-piece member comprising a cylindrical hollow axle spindle and a brake spider extending radially outwardly from the axle spindle. The brake spider includes an actuator support plate provided with a support opening for a brake actuator cam shaft, and a pivoting end support plate provided with a pair of pivot pin bores receiving brake shoe supporting pivot pins. The integrated axle spindle and brake spider assembly is manufactured from a single steel alloy billet as a one-piece forging. The one-piece assembly reduces the overall weight of the component, cost of manufacturing, and improves positioning accuracy of brake components and structural integrity.

Abstract: A semi-finished wood simulating product and method is disclosed. The product is manufactured by providing a substrate having at least one surface to be finished. A liquid basecoat is applied on the substrate and dried. A wood grain pattern is deposited, in liquid form, on the basecoat. Some of the pattern is transferred from the originally deposited position on the basecoat to a subsequent position. The pattern is then cured. A polymerizable protective coating is applied onto the substrate overlying the basecoat and the pattern. The protective coating seals the substrate and is adapted for accepting a colorant to be applied by an end user. The protective coating is then polymerized. Additionally, if a porous substrate is provided, a sealer is applied prior to the liquid basecoat and is then cured.

Abstract: The invention concerns a piston (20) mounted axially movable along a guide bearing (59) pertaining to a hub (5) rim (52); a ring (21) being inserted between the hub (5) and a transverse wall, the hub (5) has a sleeve (50) penetrating inside the ring (21).

Abstract: When a valve 10 is opened, a locking ball 8 moves upward with respect to a rocker arm 3 and the locking ball is located between the rocker arm 3 and a push rod 5. The push rod 5 moves downward integral with the rocker arm 3 in a condition the push rod 5 is locked. When a valve 10 is closed, the locking ball 8 moves downward with respect to the rocker arm 3 and the push rod 5 is placed in unlocked condition. A retaining member 3A in the rocker arm 3 contacts the circlip 9 and the push rod 5 moves upward. By this construction, it becomes possible to eliminate adjustment work of tappet clearances and also unfavorable conditions caused by adjustment work of tappet clearances.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector comprising a manipulator 11 in the form a cylindrical tube having a throughbore 12 which receives a carrier 13 in the form a cylindrical tube having a throughbore 14. The carrier 13 receives an optical fiber assembly 15 which is to be coupled to another optical component by means of the connector. The manipulator 11 has two pairs of adjustment screws 18a, 18b and 19a, 19b, which can be used to displace the carrier and optical fiber assembly within the manipulator. The manipulator also includes two adjustable spring plungers 22 for applying a variable resilient biassing force to urge the carrier against the contact points of the adjustment means when it is inserted into the manipulator. The carrier 13 includes plural pads 24, which have flat, planar surfaces 25 and protruding studs 26 mounted therein. The pads are arranged in holes 27 in the carrier body such that their flat surfaces form part of the outer surface of the carrier.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing includes a rotor rotatably supported in a reel body, a drive mechanism for driving the rotor by operating a handle mounted on the reel body, a first reversal preventive mechanism for preventing the rotor from rotating in the direction of playing out a fishline by stopping the drive mechanism from rotating in the reverse direction at the time of casting the fishline, and a second reversal preventive mechanism for holding the rotor in a predetermined position by stopping the drive mechanism from rotating in the reverse direction. The first reversal preventive mechanism is formed of a rolling one-way clutch, and the second reversal preventive mechanism is caused to hold the rotor in the predetermined position by switching the first reversal preventive mechanism to non-working condition.

Abstract: The friction clutch has on the one hand a clutch engagement device comprising a diaphragm (3) and on the other hand a linkage (80), an actuator (50, 60, 70, 90, 91) for controlling the said linkage, and an adjustment device (10), for compensating for the wear on the friction linings (7) the actuator has an electric motor (50), a mechanical transmission (60) with an input element (51) and an elastic assistance device (70) bearing on a fixed part (91, 66) and on a movable part (61) forming a nut for cooperating with the output shaft (51) of the electric motor, the movable part (61) forms the output element of the mechanical transmission (60) while being able to act on the linkage (80) while the device for taking up wear (10) is mounted inside the declutching device.

Abstract: A method for making a self locking internally threaded fastener and an apparatus for making such fasteners, in which the self locking characteristic is derived from a patch of thermoplastic material having a circumferential extent of less than 360° adhered selectively to at least a portion of the thread defining surface of the fastener.

Abstract: A structure and method of operation of a fringe direct writing system to produce a hologram or the like. The apparatus is roughly classified into four parts: an illumination part; an image display and optical imaging part; an optically autofocusing part; and a two dimensional moveable stage part. The method of operation directly images a pattern, which is previously calculated by computer and displayed on the LCD panel, onto a recording material. This method affords the possibility to write a fringe pattern in a large region within a short period of time.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an intra-line fishing rod with at least one fishing line guide member inserted therein. According to the present invention, maintenance of fishing line guide members is facilitated. Support members S1,S2,S3,S4 are mounted inside a rod pipe while respectively supporting fishing line guide members G1,G2,G3,G4 which allow a fishing line to slide smoothly therethrough. The support members and fishing line guide members are positioned and removably mounted inside the rod pipe.

Abstract: A garment is provided which restricts unassisted disrobing. The garment preferably facilitates assisted disrobing in a key-less manner and has decorative features which resemble traditional clothing. The garment comprises front and rear panels of clothing material, an opening preferably in the rear panel, an operable closure device, and a cover for an actuator of the operable closure device. The front panel of clothing material is adapted to cover at least a front portion of the wearer's body. The rear panel is adapted to cover at least a rear portion of the wearer's body. The opening facilitates donning of the garment. The operable closure device is located at the opening and is operable to at least partially close the opening to thereby prevent removal of the garment. The operable closure device extends into an inaccessibility zone of the rear panel.

Abstract: A therapeutic composition and method for the treatment of cancer comprising an arginine decomposing enzyme, particularly an arginine decarboxylase that is a biosynthetic arginine decarboxylase of E. coli and modifications thereof, and may be PEG-ilated. The therapeutic composition may contain essential co-factors of said arginine decomposing enzyme, protein breakdown inhibitors such as insulin, insulin-like growth factors, IGF-I, IGF-II, growth hormones, protein breakdown inhibiting peptide aldehydes such as Cbz-Leu-Leu-Leucinal, or lactacystin, and glucose, all of which can be admixed with the arginine decomposing enzyme or may be maintained apart from and separately administered from the arginine decomposing enzyme. The therapeutic composition can be administered intravenously, intraperitoneally, intramuscularly, intraventricularly, nasally, extracorporeally or orally.