Abstract: An apparatus for producing mounts for pictures or documents comprises a cutting head which is movable over a mount blank in a longitudinal axis and in a transverse axis. A controller is provided which is so designed that the cutting head is automatically movable over the mount blank to be cut. The controller is adjustable such that the cutting head is moved according to the size of the over-cut required with a predetermined thickness of the mount blank over the greater distance required for obtaining the desired width of the mount cut-out. The oblique cut edges, meeting in the corners, of the interior, to be removed, of the mount blank are completely severed without the cut being greater than necessary. The individual cut edges can be cut precisely and easily with this apparatus. It is therefore possible even for operators who are not very skilled practically to produce a relatively large number of greatly different mounts within a short period of time.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for applying at least one surgical fastener to body tissue, having a frame and a tubular member connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. The tubular member has a generally longitudinal axis, a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion. At least one surgical fastener is supported by the tubular member, and a mechanism is provided for advancing the at least one surgical fastener distally for positioning adjacent the body tissue. An articulating structure is included for pivotally rotating the distal end portion to predetermined angles with respect to the generally longitudinal axis, where the articulating structure includes a rotatable mechanism rotatable about an axis generally transverse to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A radial arm saw includes a mounting arm having a carriage mounted thereon for linear movement. A handle is also mounted on the arm and carries out movement of the carriage. The handle is movable relative to the carriage through a limited range of movement when an operating force is exerted on the handle, but at least a portion of the operating force is transmitted to the carriage. A speed control assembly limits the maximum speed at which the carriage may be moved in the radially outward direction to the speed of the handle, the speed control assembly preventing movement of the carriage in the first direction at a speed greater than the speed of the handle. The speed control assembly is driven by a shunting assembly which also establishes the maximum speed at which the speed control assembly permits the carriage to be moved radially outward.

Abstract: A disposable, cord dispensing cartridge comprised of a rigid, shatterproof plastic housing including first and second housing sections having inner and outer surfaces which are ultrasonically secured to each other. The housing includes an internal cord-holding cavity of cylindrical shape dimensioned to receive a spool having two circular flange portions connected by a stem portion. The spool is dimensioned to retain a predetermined length of high strength, small diameter cord which is machine-wound in dense-packed fashion thereon.