Abstract: An automatic indexing dimpler includes a housing having an interior channel substantially centered along a longitudinal axis. A cam is slidably and rotatably disposed within the interior channel. The cam includes a first longitudinal groove, a second longitudinal groove and an angled groove adjoining the first longitudinal groove at a groove bottom end and the second longitudinal groove at a groove top end. Each longitudinal groove defines a discrete indexing position. A cam follower attached to the housing engages the first and second longitudinal grooves and the angled groove to operably rotate the cam about the longitudinal axis as the cam follower tracks along the angled groove from the groove bottom end to the groove top end. At least one dimple engagable with a workpiece and operable for forming a recessed region in the workpiece is operably connected to the cam for concurrent movement therewith.

Abstract: Complementary couplers useful in providing a coupling through which liquids may be transferred from a first storage reservoir or tank to a second storage reservoir or tank, which can be an on-board fuel tank of a motorized vehicle. There is a first coupling which is configured to be in fluid communication with the interior of a receiving vessel, fuel tank, etc. and a second coupling which is intended to be in fluid communication with the contents of a storage reservoir containing a chemical, liquid fuel, etc. The disclosure also includes a process for charging a fuel reservoir on board of a motorized vehicle from a remote reservoir, wherein the vapor in the fuel reservoir is displaced by an equal volume of fuel delivered from said remote reservoir, and wherein the vapor in said fuel reservoir is simultaneously caused to be transferred to said remote reservoir, thus permitting no escape of the vapor from said fuel reservoir to the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: A dunnage device for securing a load to a cargo deck includes an elongated tubular body having an interior space. A transverse wall is positioned within the interior space of the tubular body. The elongated tubular body is adapted to be positioned on the cargo deck.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a fabric, wherein, in each weaving step, a shed can be formed by means of warp threads, through which a weft thread can be led, and the weft thread can be pushed in the direction of a fabric edge by means of a reed. Here, a weft thread insertion device is provided, by means of which an angle of insertion of the weft thread and/or beating up the same at the edge of the fabric can be adjusted variably in relation to the weft thread. The invention further relates to such a fabric. According to the invention, the weft thread insertion device for adjusting the angle of insertion of the weft thread has at least one adjusting unit, which is coupled to the reed, wherein the adjusting unit comprises two piston-cylinder units, which are each coupled to one end of the reed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a woven fabric by means of a device, wherein in one weaving step respectively one shed is formed by means of warp threads, through which shed a weft thread is introduced and the weft thread is pushed in the direction of a woven fabric edge by means of a weaving reed. An angle for entering a weft thread is variably adjusted by means of a weft thread entering device. According to the invention, the angle of the weft thread to be entered in relation to the warp threads is adjusted between 40° and 90° by means of an adjustment unit, wherein the weft thread entering device is positioned by means of an electric drive via a gear with respect to the predetermined angle.

Abstract: An automatic indexing dimpler includes a housing having an interior channel substantially centered along a longitudinal axis. A cam is slidably and rotatably disposed within the interior channel. The cam includes a first longitudinal groove, a second longitudinal groove and an angled groove adjoining the first longitudinal groove at a groove bottom end and the second longitudinal groove at a groove top end. Each longitudinal groove defines a discrete indexing position. A cam follower attached to the housing engages the first and second longitudinal grooves and the angled groove to operably rotate the cam about the longitudinal axis as the cam follower tracks along the angled groove from the groove bottom end to the groove top end. At least one dimple engagable with a workpiece and operable for forming a recessed region in the workpiece is operably connected to the cam for concurrent movement therewith.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustable bracket for a lifting mechanism for a folding table. The table has a first section and a second section that are pivotally connected at one end to allow the table to be moved from a folded closed position to an unfolded open position. A torsion bar is operatively connected to the first and second section to provide assistance in moving the table from an open to a closed position. The adjustable bracket has a base position on at least one of the tables. A hollow projection extends from the base and the end of the projection that is spaced apart from the base defines an opening. The opening is configured to engage one end of the torsion bar to fixedly secure the torsion bar to the bracket. A slot is positioned on the base on each side of the hollow projection.

Abstract: A system for removing oxygen molecules and ozone molecules from an airstream includes a dual core ozone converter having a first core and a second core separated by a gap G, and an air separation module for extracting oxygen molecules (O2) from the airstream, wherein the dual core ozone converter increases the oxygen concentration by removing the ozone present in the airstream, and the air separation module extracts the oxygen from the airflow exiting the dual core ozone converter.

Abstract: An intermodal container includes a supporting frame having a rectangular base; a first pair of upright posts extending upwardly from the rectangular base; and a first cross-beam coupling the first pair of upright posts. A second pair of upright posts extends upwardly from the rectangular base proximate an opposite end thereof, and a second cross-beam couples the second pair of upright posts. A longitudinally extending connector beam has a first end coupled to the first cross-beam, and a second end coupled to the second cross-beam. The intermodal container further includes a plurality of panels, and each panel is made of fiber reinforced plastic and insulation foam that have been integrally molded together. The panels are coupled to the supporting frame and serve as side walls, end wall, roof, and floor of the container. A method for constructing an intermodal container is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collapsible intermodal flat rack features a cargo deck with first and second arches pivotally mounted to the cargo deck. Each arch is provided with a crank mechanism including a gearbox having an input shaft and an output shaft. The output shaft is attached to the corresponding arch so that the arch may be moved between a storage position, where a top portion of the arch is located adjacent to the cargo deck, and a use position, where the top portion of the arch is elevated from the cargo deck, by actuation of the input shaft.

Abstract: A tube or pipe clamp has two clamp members that are pivotably connected to one another at respective hinge-forming ends thereof. The tube or pipe clamp has a locking device that includes a shaft and a locking element operatively attached to the shaft, the shaft being pivotably attached to one of the clamp members. The other clamp member has a pair of prongs defining a slot for receiving the shaft of the locking device, the locking element being engageable with the prongs to lock the clamp members to one another at ends thereof opposite the hinge-forming ends. The prongs each have at least one projection on a side facing away from the one clamp member. Each of the projections is disposed proximate the free end of the respective prong.

Abstract: A plastic envelope element for an underwater pipeline comprises at least one local spring portion manufactured integrally with the envelope element. The envelope element is modular in circumferential direction of the pipeline. The local spring portion is at least formed by a wall portion of the envelope element in the relaxed condition projecting on the inner side of the envelope element. In its tensioned condition, the local spring portion does not project, or projects to a lesser extent than in the relaxed condition, on the inner side of the envelope element, such that in its fitted condition the local spring portion presses under its spring force against the pipeline. The projecting wall portion extends bridgingly between two mutually parallel and mutually spaced hinge edges of the projecting wall portion.

Abstract: A variable displacement vane pump has a plurality of seals between the inner surface defining the housing's internal chamber and an outer surface of the control ring. The seals define pressure regulating chambers. A first chamber is defined between a pair of seals located in a circumferential direction of the ring on opposing sides of the pivotal mounting of the ring and has at least one inlet for receiving pressurized fluid. The circumferential extent of the first chamber is greater along a portion for applying force to the ring in a second pivotal direction than along a portion for applying force in the first pivotal direction such that a net force is applied in the second pivotal direction. A second chamber has at least one outlet for receiving pressurized fluid such that the entire circumferential extent of the second chamber applies force to the ring in the second pivotal direction.

Abstract: A non-contact voltage detection panel mount assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base to mount to an electrical enclosure, the base including of four voltage portals, a test point and a test voltage generator circuit used to test a pen. The pen is operatively connected to the base and includes an electrical charge storage device, a charge indicator operatively connected to the electrical charge storage device to indicate a presence of a charge within the electrical charge storage device, and a voltage present indicator to indicate presence of a voltage. The pen has a first position for lock-out-tag-out to monitor and test for voltage in any one of the four voltage portals and a second position to determine presence of voltage in the test point.

Abstract: A display card holder for use on support surfaces, such as golf carts includes a display card retaining sleeve and a sleeve holder. The sleeve holder includes an entrance slot having inwardly extending retention ridges which deform and thereby reduce vibration of the retaining sleeve. The sleeve holder may further include a mechanical locking mechanism for securing the sleeve in the sleeve holder.

Abstract: A display card holder for use on support surfaces, such as golf carts includes a display card retaining sleeve and a sleeve holder. The sleeve holder includes an entrance slot having inwardly extending retention ridges which deform and thereby reduce vibration of the retaining sleeve. The sleeve holder may further include a mechanical locking mechanism for securing the sleeve in the sleeve holder.

Abstract: A clip and a method for using the clip is shown and described herein. The clip may include a base, a pair of flaps, a pair of arms and at least one wing. The pair of flaps may be mutually confronting and extend outwardly from the base, wherein each flap includes a tab. The pair of arms may be mutually confronting and extend outwardly from the base, wherein each arm includes a tab. The method may utilize a clip to secure a first component to a second component. The method may include rotating the clip or the first component in a first direction thereby securing each other together. The second component may be placed onto the clip. The first component and clip may be serviceable by rotating the first component in a second direction opposite that of the first to remove the first component from the clip.

Abstract: The present invention is an optimized DWP for minimizing coating error that has two centering components which center the DWP inside a threaded or non-threaded opening effectively masking the threads and/or opening during the coating process.

Abstract: A dunnage device for securing a load to a cargo deck includes an elongated tubular body having an interior space. A transverse wall is positioned within the interior space of the tubular body. The elongated tubular body is adapted to be positioned on the cargo deck.

Abstract: A device for allowing an electrical worker to use a non-contact voltage detector to check for the presence or absence of voltage inside a closed electrical panel is provided. The device includes an assembly having a front side and an opposite back side, a plurality of posts extending outwardly from the back side of and configured to hold wires in a fixed position within the closed electrical panel, and a plurality of indentations in the front side which form protrusions on the back side and are positioned to allow for positioning the non-contact voltage detector proximate the wires for testing with the non-contact voltage detector.