Abstract: A ski-binding testing apparatus that includes an axial-force indicator that indicates when a force applied to the testing apparatus has an axial component that is outside of an acceptable range. In one example, the apparatus includes a simulated foot, a force-transmitting structure coupled to the simulated foot, a handgrip coupled to the force-transmitting structure, and an axial-force indicator that indicates when a forced applied by a user to the handgrip exceeds a predetermined threshold. In one embodiment, the force-transmitting structure can include a torque wrench that includes a torque beam, the handgrip, and axial-force indicator. The torque wrench can be provided with a conventional work-engagement end, such as a socket-type receiver to allow the axial-force-indicating functionality to be used outside the context of a ski-binding testing apparatus.

Abstract: A ski-binding testing apparatus that includes an axial-force indicator that indicates when a force applied to the testing apparatus has an axial component that is outside of an acceptable range. In one example, the apparatus includes a simulated foot, a force-transmitting structure coupled to the simulated foot, a handgrip coupled to the force-transmitting structure, and an axial-force indicator that indicates when a forced applied by a user to the handgrip exceeds a predetermined threshold. In one embodiment, the force-transmitting structure can include a torque wrench that includes a torque beam, the handgrip, and axial-force indicator. The torque wrench can be provided with a conventional work-engagement end, such as a socket-type receiver to allow the axial-force-indicating functionality to be used outside the context of a ski-binding testing apparatus.

Abstract: A multifunctional medicinal dispensary device made up of an armstand, an arm with an attached punchknob pivotably connected thereto and equipped with a handle as well as a punchplate with a hole in it being attached to the topside of the armstand along with a splitter bar and splitterguard each connected to the arm and a pillcrusher component also pivotably affixed a pivotstand affixed to the arm and laterally positioned pill compartments within the armstand all for the purpose of extracting pills from pill packs, splitting and/or crushing them or for extracting liquid medicine from within capsular pill jackets, all very hygienically, economically and efficiently with only minimal effort, without waste.

Abstract: Fire escape apparatus for egress from a multi-storied building structure from an upper level thereof is provided. The apparatus includes an elongate mesh tube, the tube being substantially longer than the structure height from which escape is required, and sufficiently long to enable extension of the tube downwardly to the ground. The building structure has permanently attached thereto a guide wire or cable extending at a desired angle from the upper level to the ground. The elongate mesh tube has affixed thereto, at spaced-apart intervals along its length, a plurality of supporting blocks-and-pulleys engaging the guide wire or cable. When escape is required, the mesh tube is deployed from the upper level to the ground, riding upon the pulleys, thereby permitting escape to ground level through the tube by persons entering the tube from the upper level.

Abstract: Apparatus for minimizing the risk of falls from the edge of a roof deck during installation of deck panels (14) on beam members (12) of a building frame, includes a platform (26). The platform includes frame members (32) that are rollably movable on the beam members. The platform is movable using a plurality of handles (38) which also operate to hold a safety line (62). A trailing edge (28) of the platform is maintained in closely adjacent relation to the front edge of a last placed deck panel. This minimizes the unsupported area between the last placed panel and the platform and avoids the risk of falls during installation of the roof deck.

Abstract: A safety clamp (10) attaches a safety cable (48) to standing seams (14) of a roof deck (12). The safety clamp has a housing (16) with a movable member (20) mounted therein. The housing has first tabs (18) that extend outward thereon and are engageable with first sides of the standing seams. The movable member has second tabs (22) mounted thereon that extend through cut-outs (24) in the housing. The safety clamp is attachable to the standing seams by moving a threaded member (38) to hold three standing seams in clamped relation between the tabs.

Abstract: A lifting platform for elevating workers and materials during construction includes a load supporting deck (12). The deck is supported on a pair of intersecting channels (24). The channels are rotatable about a pin (28) which extends through upper and lower plates (30, 32). A disk shaped member (26) is supported on a lower support frame portion (48). The channels (24) are connected to brackets (40) which include a tab portions (42) which extends beneath the lower face (32) of the of the disk shaped member and is slidably positioned therewith. The platform is rotatable about the disk shaped member and can be fixed in a selected rotational position. The platform may be raised by the lower support frame portion using conventional lifting forks (64) of a forklift truck (66).

Abstract: A light reflector assembly, for use with a light bar of standard construction, includes a reflector body having a front reflective surface, a back, and first and second opposite ends. A lamp is mounted on the reflector body forward of the reflective surface. The front reflective surface is concave with respect to an axis disposed forward of the reflective surface and extending in end-to-end direction relative to the reflector body. The reflective surface reflects light emitted by the lamp in a generally forward direction. The light reflector assembly further includes an end piece at the first end of the reflector body. The end piece has a concave reflective surface facing generally toward the second end of the body.

Abstract: A safety clamp (10) attaches a safety cable (48) to standing seams (14) of a roof deck (12). The safety clamp has a housing (16) with a movable member (20) mounted therein. The housing has first tabs (18) that extend outward thereon and are engageable with first sides of the standing seams. The movable member has second tabs (22) mounted thereon that extend through cut-outs (24) in the housing. The safety clamp is attachable to the standing seams by moving a threaded member (38) to hold three standing seams in clamped relation between the tabs.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for controlling a signal device for energization by an electrical source. The apparatus includes circuitry for producing digital cycles on an output line wherein each digital cycle includes a sequence of pulses and spaces, each cycle having at least two pulses that differ in duration and at least two spaces that differ in duration. The apparatus also includes circuitry connected to the output line and responsive to the circuitry for producing the digital cycles for applying electrical energization from the electrical source to the signal device in accordance with the pulses in the digital cycles.

Abstract: A hood for mounting a unidirectional lamp adjacent a window, such as a windshield, of an emergency vehicle and within a passenger compartment of the vehicle for directing light through the window. The lamp includes a housing having a forward portion defining an opening therein, a light source within the housing, and a lamp lens adjacent the forward portion of the housing and covering at least a portion of the opening for directing light from the light source through the opening. The hood comprising a hood body mountable adjacent the window having a rearward end defining a first open port dimensioned for receiving the forward portion of the housing, a forward end defining a second port opposite the first port, and a light pathway between the first and second ports for transmission of a beam of light from the light source through the body. A hood lens is within the body for optically altering the beam of light transmitted along the light pathway.

Abstract: A solid state control circuit for storing a preset pattern and discharging a strobe tube in accordance with the preset pattern. A solid state control circuit has a programmable memory comprising a plurality of selective partitioned memory locations, each for storing a separate preset pattern, each said pattern for producing a series of timing pulses for discharging the strobe tube. For example, the patterns many include one, two or three flashes per cycle, depending on operator selection. A transformer in the "flyback" configuration and current mode control for charging the strobe tube circuitry. The current mode control uses "lossless" current sensing to limit current flows within the circuitry. The intensity of the strobe tube discharge is varied as a function of the ambient light.

Abstract: A light bar for mounting on an emergency vehicle to provide warning light signals, comprising at least two vertically spaced lighting layers, each layer having at least one light source, the light sources on each layer cooperating to provide a transient high intensity warning light signal 360.degree. around the light bar. The light bar may include oscillating light sources. A casing encloses the light sources, and a divider separates the light sources of at least two of the layers and divides the casing into at least two vertically spaced layers. The divider includes means for permitting air convection between the layers while blocking direct light transmission from the light sources on one layer to the other layer. The casing comprises upper and lower shell members which interfit to horizontally compress a gasket to seal the casing without screws or other fasteners penetrating the shells.

Abstract: A signal light comprising a base, a frame pivotally mounted on the base for pivoting about a first axis, and a bracket pivotally mounted in the frame for pivoting about a second axis, generally perpendicular to the first axis. A light source is mounted on the bracket so that it pivots with the frame and bracket about the first and second axes. The signal light includes apparatus for pivoting the light source about the first and second axes. This apparatus comprises a disc, having grooves forming first and second cam surfaces. The grooves are preferably located in opposite faces of the disc. A first cam follower follows the first cam surfaces and causes the frame to pivot. A second cam follower follows the second cam surface and causes the bracket to pivot.