Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic ratchet wrench with a double-action hydraulic cylinder piston drive with a gear pump (20) and a piston pump (21). According to the invention, a working stroke and a return stroke are controlled through a reversal of rotational direction of a pump motor (4), whereby the necessary flow volume is produced automatically via internal flow control valves, and without additional valve controls.

Abstract: A compact, portable, aerosol contaminant extractor having ionization and collection sections through which ambient air may be drawn at a nominal rate so that aerosol particles ionized in the ionization section may be collected on charged plate in the collection section, the charged plate being readily removed for analyses of the particles collected thereon.

Abstract: A vehicle mirror assembly for mounting a mirror to a vehicle body includes a connection head, a positive lock assembly, and a holder. The holder and the connection head are attached to one or the other of a tie bar and a mirror support arm and rotatably secured together. Methods of assembling and using the vehicle mirror assembly are also provided.

Abstract: A portable liquid collection electrostatic collection precipitator for analyzing air is provided which is a relatively small, self-contained device. The device has a tubular collection electrode, a reservoir for a liquid, and a pump. The pump pumps the liquid into the collection electrode such that the liquid flows down the exterior of the collection electrode and is recirculated to the reservoir. An air intake is provided such that air to be analyzed flows through an ionization section to ionize analytes in the air, and then flows near the collection electrode where ionized analytes are collected. A portable power source is connected to the air intake and the collection electrode. Ionizable constituents in the air are ionized, attracted to the collection electrode, and precipitated in the liquid. The precipitator may also have an analyzer for the liquid and may have a transceiver allowing remote operation and data collection.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the amount of refrigerant supplied from a refrigerant tank to a plurality of refrigerant systems comprising a tank valve for connection to a refrigerant tank at a predetermined location. A rack of refrigerant rack lines is routed from the location to the refrigerant systems for connecting the tank valve and refrigerant to the refrigerant systems. Rack valves are disposed in the refrigerant rack lines for controlling the flow of refrigerant through the rack lines to a selected refrigerant system. A sensor for determining the amount of refrigerant supplied from the refrigerant tank to a refrigerant system and recording the supplied amount of refrigerant. The system controller controls the rack valves and tank valve to selectively connect the supply of refrigerant in the refrigerating tank with a selected refrigerant system so that the amount of refrigerant delivered to the refrigerant system is recorded by the system controller.

Abstract: A mirror mounting apparatus for a mirror glass is provided. According to an aspect of the invention, a mounting rod having a bore and an outlet and affixable to a vehicle is also provided. The mirror mounting apparatus includes a mirror housing assembly with a base member for mounting to the mounting rod. The base member has an opening to deliver a wire from the outlet into the mirror housing assembly. A method for assembling the mirror mounting apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A submergible activity platform for attachment to an associated structure on a body of water is disclosed. The activity platform for supporting persons engaged in water activities includes a platform area extending outwardly from and alongside the associated structure. A support structure is carried by the activity platform for mounting the activity platform to the associated structure so that the activity platform is located at a desired depth in the water when mounted to the associated structure. A walkway is included in for providing access between the associated structure and the activity platform when submerged. The activity platform includes a water activity section free of the walkway where water activities may take place. The activity platform also includes a plurality of water flow passages for allowing water to flow through the activity platform when submerged to reduce the force of water currents against the activity platform.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a system and method for creating characterization information from a first display device that can be transmitted and used by a second display device. Computer readable instructions embodied in a computer readable medium calibrate a first display device, create an ICC color profile from said calibration information, storing the ICC color profile and sending the ICC color profile to a second display device for it to use. The calibration or characterization information can also be associated with an image file and sent to a second location for display.

Abstract: There is disclosed an assembly for use in testing ball grid array devices, the assembly including a novel ball alignment plate. The ball alignment plate is a thin material having a pattern of holes precisely formed therethrough. The pattern of holes is formed to match the array pattern of the ball grid array. Use of the plate enables the quick and accurate positioning of a ball grid array device with respect to a testing circuit, and enables the use of a test assembly that can easily be adapted for use with different devices.

Abstract: A drop test apparatus for determining the resiliency of playing surface comprising a missile for impacting the surface including a guide for providing substantially unrestricted free flight of the missile, a pair accelerometers carried by the missile for producing signals in response to impact with the surface, a converter adapted to receive the accelerometer signals, convert them into computer readable signals and a computer receiving the signals from the converter and producing a graph of the surface hardness.

Abstract: A tunnel monitoring system for monitoring vehicles traveling through a tunnel having at least one vehicle traffic lane is disclosed comprising a plurality of ultrasonic sensors arranged in series in a longitudinal direction of the tunnel. The sensors have a detection zone covering a portion of the traffic lane for detecting the presence of a vehicle in the detection zone, and the ultrasonic sensors generate a vehicle sensor signal upon detecting a vehicle in the detection zone and a sensor identification signal identifying which sensor the sensor signal is transmitted from. The detection zones are projected and arranged in relation to the traffic lane to provide a generally continuous detection of the vehicles traveling though the tunnel. An evaluation unit receives the vehicle sensor signals and the sensor identification signals for monitoring traffic in the tunnel.

Abstract: A motorcycle wheel assembly comprising a brake hub rotatably mounted to a wheel axel. A brake disc is affixed to the brake hub rotating with the brake hub. A tire hub is rotatably carried by the brake hub carrying a tire for contacting a road surface to rotate the tire hub. A transfer gear is disposed between the tire hub and the brake hub for interconnecting the brake hub and tire hub. A center gear is carried by the brake hub for engaging the transfer gear, and a ring gear is carried by the tire hub for engaging the transfer gear so that rotation of the tire hub causes the transfer gear to counter-rotate the brake hub. Accordingly, counter-rotation of the brake disc carried by the brake hub creates a counter-rotational gyroscopic force that cancels out the gyroscopic force created by rotation of the motorcycle tire and tire hub.

Abstract: A portable ice making unit including a housing adapted for stacking with cargo containers for land or sea transport. The housing is also capable of being to be attached to the bed of an over land transporter. The ice making unit may be 100% self contained requiring no on site water or electric power. The ice making unit may dispense ice on call or on cash demand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite membrane (1) consisting of a flat support body (2) comprising relative big through flow holes (3) and on which at least one separating layer is applied as a membrane layer (4) having a given number of pores and pore sizes. In order to regulate the temperature of the support body, said support body (2) is connected to a device (5) that can be regulated by a regulating device (S) with the purpose of supplying a predetermined energy to the support body (2) and/or diverting energy from the support body (2). The membrane layer (4) is applied on the support body (2) in a heat-conductive manner so that any change in the temperature of the support body provokes a change in the temperature of the membrane layer.

Abstract: An accessory holder for releasably storing tool implements on a portable hand power tool. The holder includes a base strip of durable flexible material. An attachment member is carried by the base strip for releasably attaching the base strip to the tool. An elastic band is carried by the base strip to form a plurality of constricting sleeves for releasably engaging tool implements. A bit tube is disposed in at least one of the constricting sleeves for receiving tool implements. A restraining magnet is included in the bit tube for magnetically engaging tool implements and accessories in the tube. A utility magnet is carried by the elastic band for magnetically engaging tool implements for temporary storage. Accordingly, an accessory holder is provided for releasably storing tool implements on a portable power tool for quick and convenient access.

Abstract: The invention relates to an evaporation device (4) for the evaporation of volatile active substances, in particular aromatic substances and/or insecticides, including a housing (3) and a heating device (2) within the housing having a heating body (1), capable of being heated to an evaporation temperature for the evaporation of the active substance. According to the invention, the heating body (1) is in formed from a heat-conducting synthetic material encapsulating a heating element (5). Heat from the heating element is transferred through the heat conducting heating body to evaporate the active substance. A heating device (2) of this type can be produced easily and economically with little manufacturing expenditure. The invention furthermore relates to a heating device to be used in a device for the evaporation of volatile active substances as well as to a method for the production of the heating device.

Abstract: An adapter for providing a concentrated beam of light over an extended distance for a flashlight. The flashlight includes a penlight with an LED light source. The adapter includes a light collecting and magnifying barrel having a reflective inner surface and a magnifying lens and is secured with the end of the penlight encasing the LED. Light rays emitted from the LED are concentrated and reflected through the lens in the form of a condensed beam of light.

Abstract: A power control system is disclosed for controlling the power supplied to a lighting system and limiting power during time of peak demands and the like wherein the lighting system includes a power source and a lighting load connected to the power source. The control system comprises a main transformer having a first winding and a second winding, the first winding being connected between the power source and the lighting load. An autotransformer connected to the power source having a plurality of electrical transformer taps with prescribed voltage values. A plurality of solid-state tap switches is connected to the transformer taps and to the second winding of the main transformer to apply the prescribed voltage values across the second winding. A system controller has an input for receiving a voltage change signal representing a selected load voltage to be applied to the lighting load.