Abstract: Presented herein is a system for stiffening and strengthening a door, said system comprising a plurality of stoppers each having a channel, wherein said stoppers are affixed to the door; and at least one stiffening rod seated within the channels of said stoppers; and means for shortening the span of said stiffening rod disposed between said stoppers; whereby shortening the span results in straightening the door.

Abstract: Presented herein is a novel sliding door system that that enables adjustment of at least two sliding doors relative to each other such that surfaces of the sliding doors create a substantially flush surface a support onto which the sliding door mechanism is mounted. The system includes at least one inner and outer sliding door slidably coupled to corresponding guide rails. The guide rail that is coupled to the outer sliding door is selectably moveable by a sliding door mechanism between a first and a second position. In the first position, a user can slide outer and inner sliding doors along said guide rails, whereas in the second position, a surface of the outer sliding door is substantially flush with a surface of said inner sliding door.

Abstract: Presented herein is a simple, innovative profile wrapping solution that increases the efficiency of single profile wrapping machines and drastically reduces set up time, by enabling the machine operator to set up a plurality of distinct profile tracks, wherein the set up procedure is facilitated by allowing the cylinder to rotate 90 degree to reposition the profile tracks perpendicularly in front of the operator, allowing easy access to the adjustment pins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new sliding assembly for a sliding closure. The present invention is constructed of two metal profiles mounted on each side wall of sliding closure and guiding bars for sliding on said rail. The profiles design includes a rail which length, is adjusted to the sliding closure height. The lower sliding bar is attached to a roller, which slides along the lower track of the closure. The second sliding bar is attached to the guiding bar for sliding along the upper track of the closure. An elastic stretching means connects between the lower sliding bar and the profile.

Abstract: The disclosed supporting system is designed for use with any closet system containing a sliding door and bottom row of two or more drawers. The components of this system transfer the weight of the sliding door and of the upper compartments of the closet to the floor. The system comprises of two outer supporting braces attached to the closet's inners side walls, at least one inner brace attached the drawer divider, and a metal profile attached along the front edge of the shelf above the drawers, reaching the closet's sliding doors' rail. The lower part of each brace is situated on the floor and the upper end of an outer brace supports the shelf above the drawer, while the upper end of an inner brace connects to the lower end of the metal profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a re-settable, single-phase, thermo/electric circuit breaker utilizing a U-shape bimetallic element of substantial resistance properties in the circuit, so that when a predetermined overload current occurs the bimetallic element self heats and moves to trip a mechanism that opens the breaker circuit. The invention replaces the double-contact break configuration normally associated with a breaker of this type, with a single contact break configuration designed to produce a sliding action between contacts during the normal reset operation, providing a more reliable continuity at the moveable and stationary contact interface that is also less expensive to produce.

Abstract: A low resistance current interrupter for detecting the occurrence of an unsafe condition and terminating power to an electrical circuit. The current interrupter comprises two in-line connectors having a gap formed therebetween. An electrically conductive pin is disposed in the gap for movement between a first, extended position, wherein the pin bridges the gap to establish electrical contact between the connectors, to a second, retracted position wherein electrical contact is broken. The device further includes means for sensing the occurrence of an unsafe condition and generating a signal indicative thereof, and an electromechanical means such as a solenoid which, upon receiving said electrical signal, is activated and causes the pin to move to the second position.

Abstract: A low insertion force, high current connector terminal for vehicular applications. The terminal includes a receptacle connector member having means for varying the inside diameter of a socket thereof, and a pin connector member insertable therein. The receptacle connector member includes an outboardly displaceable resilient finger having a first stop surface engageable with a second stop surface formed on the pin connector member to prevent accidental axial displacement of the two connector members. A slot and mating guide are disposed on, respectively, the receptacle connector member and the pin connector member, said slot and guide serving as both a guide means when the members are connected and also as an indexing means to prevent the connection of two non-mating connector members.

Abstract: A circuit breaker characterized by its ability to qualify for controlling high electrical capacity in a concise configuration employing two sets of contacts separated by a dielectric barrier having anti-arcing features to minimize arcing in a minimal size circuit breaker. Control of the contact movement is through a pivoted actuator and over-center linkage in conjunction with a bell crank lever operating a spring mounted contact moving through a short radius.

Abstract: A circuit breaker having two subassemblies, connected via snap-lock means, which mesh together to provide manual operation with "trip free" response to overloads and no latch load on the bimetallic element.

Abstract: A tease-free switch includes a plurality of electrical terminals of planar configuration disposed in spaced apart relationship upon an electrically insulating base as well as a generally planar contact plate including at least two electrical contact regions thereupon. The plate is engaged by a push-button actuated stepping mechanism so as to be alternately rotated between a position where contact between particular of the terminals is alternately established and terminated. The switch is configured so that the contact plate is constantly biased into contact with the terminals and/or the insulating surface upon which they are disposed. In this manner partial activation of the switch will not alter the condition of the electrical contacts.

Abstract: A keyless marine access and engine control system. The system is caused to change from a dormant state to an enabled state when a sequence of actuation signals entered through a keypad matches data representing either one of two access sequences stored in the system's memory. When the system is in its enabled state, the system responds only to signals representing a keypad actuation exceeding a first predetermined time interval. These signals are used to crank, choke, and stop a marine vehicle engine. The secondary access sequence can be changed by a person who knows either the primary access sequence or the secondary access sequence, while the primary access sequence can be changed only by a person having knowledge of the present primary access sequence. In order to reprogram either access sequence, a programming button must be actuated for a predetermined time interval exceeding the first time interval. The system can be used with either a single or dual engine installation.

Abstract: A multifunction control system for a vehicle includes a plurality of switches, each switch adapted to control a plurality of vehicular functions. Each switch has associated therewith a display element for indicating which of the functions that switch is controlling. The system further includes a microprocessor based controller which mediates which designator each display element will exhibit as well as which vehicular function a given switch will control. The system is readily adapted to a menu-driven mode of operation, and the switches may be mounted upon the steering wheel of a vehicle.

Abstract: A back lighted trip indicator for a circuit breaker comprising an opaque tubular shield and a light translucent prism telescopically received in the shield and movable from a position totally within said shield when the manual operator is in the "ON" position to an exposed condition when the manual operator moves to the "OFF" position thereby to reflect ambient light through a frontal face on the prism to back light indicia on the frontal face of the prism.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a bushing that can be interlocked with an electrical circuit protector without modification thereof to provide for snap-in mounting of the protector in a panel.

Abstract: A valve structure having a seating member defining at least one valve opening, and having an outer body portion, a center core portion, and a plurality of arms extending from the center core to the outer body, there being seating means formed on the outer body and the center core for receiving valve closure means, the outer body and center core and the arms all being formed integrally in a single homogeneous structure having groups of reinforcing fibres extending from the center core through the radial arms into the outer body, the reinforcing fibres being embedded in and completely surrounded by a mouldable plastic resin material, and spring receiving blocks formed integrally with such arms, and spring recess formed in such bosses offset from such reinforcing fibres without interruption of such fibres.

Abstract: Photographic reproduction of copy, with or without a halftone or vignetting dot type of screen, is controlled by measuring and storing optical densities of copy to be reproduced and calibration data for equipment used in such density measurement, as well as values of other pertinent parameters. This system involves interaction between a human operator and an inanimate assistant commonly recognized as a computer. The operator does such acts as juxtaposing a densitometer component of the system to selected parts of the copy, to density standards, and to test or trial reproductions to obtain and input data. The operator also may supply, either by measurement or specification, such other relevant data as actinic, chromatic, dimensional, etc. To assist the operator the computer displays various announcements, inquiries, and instructions, as well as data and computation results.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical circuit breaker comprising a housing having a pair of external terminals for connection to a source of electrical current. Current responsive means is supported internally of the housing and electrically connected to said terminals and to separable internal contacts. Current flow through said current responsive means effects separation of said contacts upon the occurrence of a predetermined electrical condition. A fusible element disposed externally of said housing is electrically connected in series with said contacts and current responsive means and is operable to effect interruption of the electrical circuit through said circuit breaker upon failure of said current responsive means to respond to said predetermined electrical condition.

Abstract: A fluid pressure actuator is disclosed of the type such as a hydraulic cylinder, having an arrangement for sensing the position of the piston and operating rod assembly at points within the cylinder. The sensing arrangement is disclosed as a magnetically biased reed switch which is installed within the cylinder pressure chamber so as to sense the proximity of the piston or a portion of the attached operating rod. Operating circuitry associated with each proximity switch is also disclosed which provides a delay feature preventing triggering of the associated circuitry upon momentary closing of the reed switch contacts due to mechanical vibrations or other causes.