Abstract: A novel steel rule die system is provided herein. Such system includes an upper, dimensionally-stable plate (e.g., of steel) which has been laser cut in a series of primary main kerfs. It also includes an intermediate plate of a synthetic plastic material having the property of elastic deformability, e.g., LEXAN.TM., or LUCITE.TM.. The intermediate plate has been laser cut in a series of secondary main kerfs, those secondary main kerfs being originally identical to the series of primary main kerfs, but, in addition, including, in at least one, and preferably in each, of the secondary main kerfs, at least one region which includes an interference kerf. The interference kerf is laterally-offset from a longitudinally-extending axis of the secondary main kerf, and is of substantially the same width as the secondary main kerf and is in direct communication with the secondary main kerf.

Abstract: An improved oil dipstick wiper assembly is provided herein. The oil dipstick wiper assembly includes a hollow housing having a central longitudinal bore having an upper end and a lower end for accommodating an oil dipstick. The hollowing housing includes an upper rectangular slotted plate which is disposed at the upper end of the central longitudinal bore for guiding the oil dipstick in longitudinal sliding movement, while substantially-simultaneously preventing rotation of the oil dipstick. Resilient wipers are provided which impinge into a major extent of the central longitudinal bore for wiping contact with an oil dipstick which is moved relatively longitudinally and non-rotationally thereto. Oil catchers are provided which are associated with the resilient wipers and which are disposed vertically therebelow.