Abstract: Cylinder-to-cylinder attachment method and construction featuring nonutiltion of mechanical fasteners or bonding, especially advantageous for attachment of cylinders which are composite or to be subjected to hydrostatic pressure. A fastening ring is interpositionally and rotatively engaged and aligned with a toothed axial end of each cylinder whereby the inwardly radial teeth for each cylinder appropriately mesh with the outer grooved circumferential surface of the fastening ring. The resultant joint is easily detachable and less susceptible than conventional joints to damage, breakage, degradation, stress concentrations and fluid infiltration.

Abstract: An article and method for shaping a sheet of material around an object such as a flower pot, the article comprising a ring-shaped collar adapted to be secured around the object. The collar may comprise pinch rings or barbed piercing elements, disposed about the periphery of the collar for attaching the sheet of material to the collar, or the collar may be adapted to be secured around at least a portion of the object so that the sheet of material is held between the object and the collar. The article also may be used alone for shaping a sheet of material.

Abstract: A module frame work to which outfits are mounted is manufactured with high accuracy and is installed to a larger structure without adjustment operation. The module frame work comprises a pair of horizontal and mutually parallel main beams, a pair of beam members connecting the main beams, support columns vertically extending from each of junctions of the main beams with the beam members and at least a connector on an end of any of the main beams, beam members and support columns.

Abstract: A seat skinning mechanism for skinning a flexible membrane cover on a polymeric foam vehicle seat body is provided which, in a preferred embodiment, includes a first support surface for positioning the seat body located generally underneath the seat body, a second support surface contacting the seat body on a first vertical side of a seat body, first and second powered wings pivotally mounted with respect to the second support surface, the wings causing the lateral edges of the seat body to fold upon themselves to an extent to allow the flexible membrane cover to be placed over the foam body, the second support surface and the wings, and a lift to force the foam body upward, removing the seat body from between the second support surface and the wings with the membrane cover or the seat body.

Abstract: A method of making a plastic ball sleeve assembly includes the steps of forming a flat plastic sleeve blank, cold forming a plurality of ball sockets in the sleeve blank, cold forming a plurality of integral living hinges in the sleeve blank, inserting respective ones of a plurality of hard metal spheres in corresponding ones of the ball sockets, cold forming the sleeve blank to define retaining means at each ball socket operative to retain the spheres in the sockets while exposing surface segments of the spheres on opposite sides of the sleeve blank, and flexing the sleeve blank at the living hinges until opposite end edges of the sleeve blank abut whereby a tubular ball sleeve assembly is achieved. In a preferred embodiment, interlocking tangs and notches are formed in edges of the sleeve blank which interlock to capture the tubular shape of the ball sleeve assembly.

Abstract: A lawn mower attachment is provided which dispenses plastic bags for the collection of lawn clippings. The lawn mower attachment includes a housing adapted to store interiorly therein a roll or other supply of plastic trash bags. An elongated slot is located on the housing through which plastic trash bags may be withdrawn from the interior of lawn mower attachment. The lawn mower attachment also includes a rectangular storage bin with a sliding cover for bag ties or the like recessed into the housing. A cylindrical cavity is recessed into the housing proximal to the storage bin and has a suction cup disposed at the bottom thereof to secure a beverage can or bottle. A pair of opposed arms, one of which is extensible, facilitates attachment of the housing to a lawn mower handle.

Abstract: A series of hard disk drives are secured atop molded plastic support trays slidably and removably received in opposing guide channel member pairs snap-fitted into opposite side walls of a sheet metal cage structure externally used in conjunction with a file server or other computer device. Snap-fitted into rear end portions of the trays are small printed circuit boards that are insertable into hot plug sockets at the rear of the cage. Forwardly projecting guard plates on the rear end of the cage block manual access to the board/socket interface, and the surface mounted grounding leads on the board extend rearwardly beyond its signal leads to enhance grounding safety during disk drive installation and removal. At the front end of each tray is a vertical support plate upon which LED indicating lights are conveniently mounted for the associated disk drive.

Abstract: A tagging apparatus for attaching tags to plants includes a frame member, a holding/clamping member operably connected to the frame member for holding a tag, and a first jaw movably mounted on the frame member. The first jaw is adapted to close against a second jaw on the frame member, with the jaws including surfaces forming an opening adapted to enclose a plant stem/branch when closed. A pneumatically driven mechanism is attached to the frame member and is adapted to grip and advance a strip of flexible material onto the surfaces so that the surfaces direct the strip of flexible material around the opening means to form a loop around the plant stem/branch. The apparatus also includes a pneumatically powered cutter and stapler mechanism attached to the frame member for cutting the strip from a roll of strip material and then for stapling the strip of flexible material in the loop around the stem/branch and to the tag to thus permanently retain the tag to the stem/branch.

Abstract: A watertight casing for electronic apparatus includes a first case, a second case and a cover. Sealing members are interposed between the first case and the second case, and between the second case and the cover, respectively. The first and the second cases and the cover are fastened tightly together. A printed board mounts electronic parts on one side thereof, and an air-zinc battery on the other side. The first case is provided with a recess portion into which the electronic parts on the printed board are received. Another sealing member is interposed between the second case and the other side of the printed board. The second case is provided with a through hole which is closed by the cover. The battery is received in the through hole in a sealed manner. The second case is further provided with a vent hole communicating the through hole with an atmosphere.

Abstract: A system which manages the wiring and cabling needed by individual workstations (12) within an environment (10) having numerous workstations (12) is disclosed. Collective connectivity is utilized to couple a multi-commodity expansion cabinet, MCEC, (14) to building services (26, 28). The MCEC (14) transforms the collective connectivity into individual connectivity. Workstations (12) are grouped together into workstation clusters (30). A single MCEC (14) is assigned to each cluster (30). Individual connectivity is utilized to couple the MCEC (14) to the workstations (12) in the MCECs (14) cluster (30). The MCEC (14) is configured for use in and around high traffic areas in a building. The MCEC (14) is dimensioned for minimal size and compatibility with modern building practices. Individual raceways (68, 70) are provided for routing communication and power wiring. Various equipment bays (88, 94) are provided between the raceways (68, 70).

Abstract: An apparatus and method (200) for providing a hybrid circuit assembly carrier bracket are included wherein the bracket is constructed and arranged to provide controlled placement of at least a first power transistor (124, 126) and to provide a highly efficient thermal transfer and dissipating arrangement. The bracket is constructed and arranged to provide for placement of at least a first substrate for a hybrid circuit assembly thereon, and includes at least a first power transistor aperture (120, 122) with at least two bracket projections (146, 148) for permitting placement of said transistor on plural electrical contacts (104, 106). The heat generated by components on the circuit board(s) is transferred and dissipated substantially by biasing at least one bracket projection member resiliently against a heat sink (108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118).

Abstract: An ornamental molded plastic part includes a generally semicircular arch-shaped forward panel with a hollow generally quarterspherical main body portion extending rearwardly from the forward panel and ending in a generally vertical semicircular rear panel. The forward panel has a plurality of semicircular cut-outs uniformly spaced along the lower edge, with a plurality of flutes extending from the cut-outs and along the interior surface of the main body to the rearward panel. The flutes have a generally semicircular cross-section which decreases in radius from the forward panel to the rearward panel.

Abstract: The present invention comprises several different embodiments of wiring systems for connecting terminal end portions of electrical wires. In accordance with a first embodiment, two terminal end portions of the wires are disposed adjacent to each other, one being fixed and one being movable, and an aperture is formed within a support panel to which the wires are secured. A pivotable lid or cover uncovers or closes the aperture so as to provide access to the terminal ends of the wires, and to close the aperture once connection of the wires has been achieved. In accordance with a second embodiment, the lid or cover is slidable upon the support panel and is connected to the movable wire such that upon slidable movement of the lid or cover, the movable wire is moved so as to connect with or be disconnected from the other wire.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a brake cylinder. The brake cylinder is made form an extruded profile by severing a required length of profile and closing an end thereof with a cap (19). The profile consists of a cylinder jacket (11) with connection ribs (13, 14, 15) projecting therefrom a flange member (22) is fastened to the cylinder jacket (11). The bores (26) for the filling ports and the bores (27) for the pressure connections are bored into the connection ribs (13, 14, 15) radially to the cylinder jacket (11). The bores (26, 27) are also provided with female threads (29) so that respective components may be fastened to the ports and/or outlets. Producing the cylinder by extrusion provides a cylinder jacket of a surface quality high enough to make finishing superfluous.

Abstract: An improved combing or opening roll assembly for open-end spinning machines includes means for cleaning the inner cavities by direct axial injection of compressed air into the cavity, and an outer surface configuration designed to inhibit or prevent accumulation of microdust and fibers thereon. One outer surface of the roller unit includes a color-coded speed indicating means which enables an operator immediately to visualize the relative speed of rotation, as a safety factor decreasing the likelihood that an operator would inadvertently touch the combing ring during rotation.

Abstract: An air cooled kickless cable used in welding has each end of positive and negative stranded rope sets cold formed in a rectangular tube with such rope ends within the tube being formed into a continuous compacted strand with the ropes of the set arranged parallel to the long axis of the rectangle. The rectangle of the tube forms a major flat side which is press welded to one end of a contact plate. The press welding also welds the strands to each other, the strands to the tube, and, in addition the tube to the contact plate. The rope sets are assembled in a spider separator, and twisted with the contact plates fastened together with insulation therebetween. The cable is provided with a perforated cover, end tubes and heat shrink end fittings.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing box ladders having a pair of side rails and rungs wherein each of the side rails are assembled from a pair of section members having holes pre-formed prior to assembly of the side rail. The method provides reduced deformation in the manufacture of box ladders having cylindrical rungs and provides for the manufacture of box ladders having non-cylindrical shaped rungs.

Abstract: The invention provides an adapter for electrically connecting an electronic probe to an electronic device. A pair of jaws are slidably mounted on rails. Teeth protrude from the jaws in a position to engage the gaps between the leads of a fine pitch integrated circuit chip. A flex circuit has traces connecting exposed contacts on one end, which exposed contacts are located between the teeth. The contacts have the same pitch as the chip leads. A wire-filled elastomer is located over the exposed contacts. A screw passing through threaded bores in the jaws, draws the jaws toward each other, urging the teeth into the gaps to self-align the adapter, and compressing the elastomer, so that the wires in it connect each chip lead to one of the exposed contacts. A probe may be connected to a selected lead by connecting it to the appropriate through-hole.

Abstract: A rotary file cabinet defined by a base member on which is mounted two oppositely disposed side walls and two oppositely disposed access openings, wherein each access opening is defined by a pair of post members and a canopy mounted to the post members, wherein a rotor file assembly is rotatably mounted on a vertical rotor support member defined by a fixed central axis positioned between the canopy and the base member of the cabinet housing, and wherein the rotor file assembly is formed having a coaxial support housing, a support frame mounted to the coaxial support housing, and a pair of oppositely disposed closure doors mounted to the support frame, defining a pair of storage bay sections disposed therebetween so as to provide access through the access openings of the cabinet housing when the file frame assembly is rotated from a closed position to an open position.

Abstract: Disclosed in an ink-jet head assembling method for executing alignments between a top plate and a heater board. The method comprises steps of holding the top plate by fingers, moving the fingers to bring the top plate to a position above the heater board with adhesives having been applied, releasing the holding of the fingers, enabling them to engage with an ink reception port of the top plate, and moving the fingers sideways to abut against the ink reception port, and adjusting a relative position between heaters of the heater board and nozzles of the top plate.