Abstract: Into a bore which is about to receive a fastener such as a screw, nail or bolt, an adhesive capsule support basket is first placed and mounted at a desired intermediate level. One or more capsule(s) containing adhesive is (are) inserted into the bore and become supported by the basket at the intermediate level. As the fastener is installed, it contacts and bursts the capsule(s), spreading the adhesive at the fastening region. The basket, which is rather flimsy, is destroyed by installation of the fastener, after having performed its role.

Abstract: In order to provide an anchor site in a matrix of solid material which has an accessible face, a socket is formed in the material through the accessible face. A shaft such as an anchor bolt is inserted in the socket, leaving an accessible emergent outer end portion. Via the outer end, explosive force is introduced to or generated in a central cavity of the shaft, which explosive force dislodges and deploys radially essentially outwardly at least one key at at least one level within the socket. Various ways for producing the explosive force are described.

Abstract: An incandescent electric light bulb is provided with two fittings, typically two opposed screw-threaded bases, each with two terminals. The bulb is provided with internal parallel conductors between corresponding terminals of the two fittings. One or more incandescent filaments is or are connected between the conductors within the bulb. Accordingly several of the bulbs may be connected fitting-to-fitting, electrically in parallel, with or without inter-bulb connectors, with no need for externally wired sockets between adjoining bulbs. Various fittings, connectors and supports are described.

Abstract: For enhancing the maneuverability, speed, survivalbility, and targeting accuracy of a torpedo moving below the surface of a body of water, ultrasonic vibrations are set-up at the exterior of the torpedo hull, using controlled piezoelectric crystals to generate the vibrations in the 5-50 KHZ and 5-30 KW frequency and power ranges. Ways are disclosed for operating the piezoelectric crystals to steer the hull without need for mechanically moving parts such as flaps or fins.