Abstract: A retaining cap for an arm of a differential frame in an interaxle differential assembly removably secures a pinion gear on the arm between a central hub of the frame and the retaining cap, without the cap being supported by a frame structure. The retaining cap has female threading which engages male threading on the distal portion of the arm. An effective amount of a thread locking compound is applied to the threading prior to engagement.

Abstract: To provide a turning up and down apparatus for telescopic tiered spectator's seats capable of preventing the foot members of a chair from being turned down forward, a turning up and down apparatus for telescopic tiered spectator's seats of the present invention is arranged such that the foot members of each of the chairs are pivotally supported at the lower ends thereof so as to rotate about a spindle as a fulcrum, a drive shaft is disposed to which transmitted is the rotation of an output shaft which is rotated by a forward and rearward rotatable motor disposed on each of the platforms, the rotation of the output shaft being reduced through the combination of gear trains, and the front ends of boomerang-shaped links are coupled with the foot members by a foot member coupling pin and the rear ends thereof are supported by a rear end coupling pin, wherein when the foot members are in a turned up state, since the links are pressed against the drive shaft and the center of the rear end coupling pin is located at

Abstract: A plastic card, such as a radio frequency identification card, including at least one electronic element embedded therein and a hot lamination process for the manufacture of radio frequency identification cards and other plastic cards including a micro-chip embedded therein. The process results in a card having an overall thickness in the range of 0.028 inches to 0.032 inches with a surface suitable for receiving dye sublimation printing--the variation in card thickness across the surface is less than 0.0005 inches. A card manufactured in accordance with the present invention also complies with all industry standards and specifications. Also, the hot lamination process of the present invention results in an aesthetically pleasing card. The invention also relates to a plastic card formed in accordance with the hot lamination process of the present invention.

Abstract: A lubrication fluid deflector/baffle for a motor vehicle axle assembly which deflects the flow of lubrication fluid inside a motor vehicle differential housing and diverts the lubrication fluid away from the vicinity of an opening or vent in the motor vehicle differential housing to reduce or eliminate "leakage" of lubrication fluid out of the motor vehicle differential housing. The lubrication fluid deflector/baffle for a motor vehicle axle assembly in accordance with the present invention is preferably capable of being mounted in conventional motor vehicle axle assemblies to the bearing cap and is secured in position by a bearing cap bolt.

Abstract: A water repellent composition is disclosed which includes a silicone rubber gum polymer or a room temperature vulcanizable polymer in synergistic combination with a second polymer selected from the group consisting of polybutene, linseed oil, phenolic resin, polyurethane, ethylene-propylene diene monomer and acrylic resin, and an organic solvent in which the silicone rubber gum polymer and the second polymer are at least partially soluble therein. The composition may optionally include a mildewicide, a pigment and an inhibitor. The blend ratio of the silicone rubber gum polymer is from 98 to 2% by weight and the ratio of the second polymer is from 2 to 98% by weight, although in a preferred embodiment, the ratio is essentially equal. When polybutene is present, optionally at least a portion is epoxidized.

Abstract: A neutral by-pass for hydraulic fluid in a hydrostatic transmission is provided by an essentially closed conduit comprising a pair of bores and a channel communicating the pair of bores, all formed in the cam ring of the transmission. When the neutral point is attained, the bores will be communicated with oil dampening pistons in communication with the hydraulic fluid supply passages and the fluid pressure between the passages will be equalized. This will operate from either the forward or reverse direction. As the cam ring is angularly moved, essentially closed conduit is moved away from the dampening pistons, so there can be no fluid flow therethrough. When this occurs, all fluid flow goes to the motor rotor, causing output rotation.

Abstract: A universal socket is described which is suitable for use upon a myriad of fastening means whereupon at least a plurality of pins are capable of longitudinal axial movement in concert and in conformity with contact with a workpiece. This result is achieved by the incorporation of a biasing mechanism on the pins which biases the pins in a normally extended position, but which permits movement to a second retracted position. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the pins is decreased in either a linear or non-linear manner from the outer periphery to the center of the socket. In operation, as the workpiece is inserted into the socket, the pins are moved in a longitudinal axial direction from their normally extended position to the second retracted position in conformity with the shape of the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention describes both a method for bonding at least two elastomeric substrates together, wherein one of the substrates is a tire casing and another substrate is a tire tread, and an aqueous color changeable adhesive for effecting the bonding. The method includes the steps of buffing at least one surface of at least one of the substrates to an RMA 2 or RMA 3, applying the color changeable aqueous adhesive to the at least one surface, drying the adhesive for at least a period of time to permit an initial light grey color of the adhesive as applied to change to a flat black, and contacting the substrates under pressure to bond the substrates together. The color changeable aqueous adhesive includes at least a rubber latex emulsion, a tackifier, a pH adjustment agent, and a carbon black emulsion, wherein the carbon black functions both as a reinforcing agent and a visible color indicia means for evaluating the degree of dryness of the adhesive, which correlates to the degree of tack of the adhesive.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a gear, which may be utilized as a side gear in a vehicle differential, with the method including the steps of selecting a first billet of low carbon steel and producing an annular gear wheel therefrom, and selecting a second billet of low carbon steel and making an annular gear hub therefrom. The method further comprises the step of bonding the gear wheel to the gear hub. Both the producing and making steps may comprise the step of forging a gear wheel and gear hub, respectively, near net forming the hub and wheel, or net forming the hub and wheel. The step of joining may be accomplished by laser welding or alternatively, by applying adhesives to mating surfaces of the hub and wheel. Due to the use of separate billets of low carbon steel to produce or make the wheel and hub, the wheel and hub may be made of different materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is a turning mechanism for a chair seat which comprises a shaft having a square cross section and fixed to the leg of a chair having a seat, a spring disposed to the shaft with an end thereof locked to the shaft and the other end thereof engaged so as to be associated with the turning of the seat of the chair, a stopper inserted into and engaged with the shaft through a square hole defined at the center thereof, a stopper receiver having abutting portions formed thereto and abutted against projections formed to the stopper, a first bush inserted into and engaged with the shaft through a square hole defined at the center thereof; and a second bush inserted into and engaged with the shaft through a square hole defined at the center thereof, wherein the first bush, the stopper and the second bush are contained in the stopper receiver. With this arrangement, there is provided a compact turning mechanism for a chair seat which is lingt in weight and small in size and can reduce an assemblying job.

Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission for a transaxle which contains two flanged mounting surfaces which are used to secure the transmission to the lower housing of the gear axle. A third point is used as a pilot diameter during assembly but is not required to secure the transmission to the gear axle. Such an arrangement provides a compact and efficient hydrostatic transmission for a transaxle which can be readily assembled and also provides extended service life for the internal components of the hydrostatic transmission.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved golf clubhead and an improved method of swinging the golf club. The improvements afford greater clubhead speed and produce an ideal mechanical advantage golf stroke. The improvements further provide for the minimum clubhead twisting and greater transfer of momentum to the ball.

Abstract: Motor vehicle track having a substantially "figure eight" configuration which includes a underpass and an overpass at different elevational levels at the intersection of the substantially "figure eight" configuration. Such a motor vehicle race track forms an enclosed loop which would be, preferably, be at least one half mile in length and three (3) miles or less in length and would accommodate motor vehicles having engines which generate in excess of 100 horsepower. Spectator seating would be provided around at least a portion, and perhaps the entire perimeter, of the motor vehicle race track and many spectators seats would permit spectators to view a substantial portion of motor vehicle race track.

Abstract: A restraint for securing and protecting medical tubing. The restraint device is comprised of an anchor plate having an outer surface and an inner surface. The anchor plate also includes a receiver upon which a means for retaining tubing is connected. The retaining means has a tube clamping portion which holds the tubing and an anchoring portion which secures the retaining means to the anchor plate. The device can preferably be non-adhesively positioned in an area of the patient's body through a fastening means located on the anchor plate. In addition, a cover is connected to the anchor plate for protecting and further securing medical tubing. The all-plastic device can be cleaned, sanitized and reused if desired.

Abstract: The invention provides a molding apparatus and process of molding formable materials which comprises at least one supply manifold for receiving a formable material and plungers or pistons for applying pressure to the formable material within the manifold. A mold plate including at least one mold cavity is driven between fill and discharge positions, with the at least one mold cavity selectively exposed to the supply manifold when in the fill position. A clamp member is positioned adjacent the mold plate when in the fill position, and pressure is applied on the clamp member to clamp the mold plate against the supply manifold. The clamp member and associated structure apply pressure to the clamp member compensating for deflection of these structural members which maintains the mold plate in firm clamping relation relative to the supply manifold.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for modifying conventional internally threaded nut blanks to form one piece all metal prevailing torque locknut fasteners having uniform, repeatable torque characteristics when engaged with conventional bolt threads.

Abstract: A quality assurance test phantom having a shell wherein water and test objects reside in conjunction with a bellows capable of longitudinally translating one or more of a variety of test objects within the inside of the phantom via a screw mechanism is described. These test objects are employed in novel tests to quantitatively evaluate the imaging performance of a computed tomography ("CT") device with specific regard to the construction of pseudo-planar slices produced from scan data taken using helical scanning techniques.