Abstract: Furniture hinge (10) for pivotally mounting a door leaf (12) to a cupboard body whose door-side front is narrowed by a frame that projects inwardly at a right angle to the side walls. The hinge has a hinge arm (24) made of sheet metal and provided with a mounting plate (28) on the side facing the cupboard body. The mounting plate (28) can be releaseably secured in superposition with a fastening plate (34) disposed on the free end face (18) of a frame element (16) of the frame that faces away from the side wall. At least one slot-like elongated through opening (30; 36) is provided in the mounting plate (28) and in the fastening plate (34), through which opening the shank of a fastening screw (32) can be screwed into the frame element.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (1) used for a foldable cellular telephone, wherein a pair of abutment members (5, 6) are forcibly rotated by the biasing force of a bias means (7) to a neutral position where the center parts of the projection (54) and the recess (64) of the abutment members are generally aligned with each other in circumferential direction, the projection is brought into contact with the recess at both side parts of the abutment members in circumferential direction when the pair of abutment members are rotated to the neutral position, and the outer surface of the projection and both side surfaces of the recess in circumferential direction should desirably be formed in an arcuate surface and an outwardly projecting arcuate surface, respectively.

Abstract: A stick with shock-absorber including: an elongated member associated with a movable member with the interposition of a shock-absorbing member; a means for activating and deactivating the shock-absorbing member and adapted to determine a first shock-absorbing condition and a second condition in which shock-absorbing is disabled. The movable member includes a grip body which is adapted to be gripped by a user, and the shock-absorbing member and the activation and deactivation means are arranged substantially at the grip body.

Abstract: A seal for a hydraulic cylinder rod is provided. The seal includes a main body that defines an opening therein. The seal includes an inner surface and an outer surface. A first radial face having a generally planar surface extends from the inner surface to the outer surface. A second radial face having a groove disposed therein also extends from the inner surface to the outer surface. The groove defines an inner lip adjacent the inner surface and an outer lip adjacent the outer surface. The seal also includes a relief feature in the outer surface of the main body. The relief feature extends from the first radial face towards the second radial face.

Abstract: An elastic hinge for a notebook computer is composed of a shaft, a barrel, a pintle and a torsional spring. The shaft and the barrel are secured on a body of the computer. The pintle extends through the barrel and is secured on a monitor of the computer. The torsional spring is securely mounted between the shaft and the pintle. When the computer is closed, the torsional spring is twisted to provide an elastic force to open the monitor.

Abstract: This lockable latch with catch for use with briefcase type fireproof safes allows the user to carry the safe by its handle (briefcase style) without the lid being locked to the body. It has both a latch and a catch that can pivot or move away from their engagement positions in a plane parallel to, and within, the body of the safe. A release button pivots the latch away from its engagement position and thereby unlatches the latch. Alternatively, a locking member can be interposed so as to prevent the latch from pivoting away from its position of engagement with the catch when the safe is locked. When the locking member is engaged and the latch is thereby locked into engagement position, the ability of the catch to temporarily pivot or move out of the way of the latch still allows the safe lid to snap shut.

Abstract: A utensil grip system is made from a strip of material defined by a first longitudinal portion terminating in a first free end, a second longitudinal portion terminating in a second free end, and a join region positioned between and coupled to each of the first and second longitudinal portions. The first longitudinal portion is shaped to define a first adjustable-size ring while the second longitudinal portion is shaped to define a second adjustable-size ring. The join region is shaped to offset the first adjustable-size ring with respect to the second adjustable-size ring. The grip region of a utensil is fixedly coupled to the join region.

Abstract: A removable thumbturn core assembly which replaces a key core assembly after removing a key cylinder with a control key. The control key feature is preserved for removing the key cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush seal device for shutting off a gap between splitting surfaces so as to prevent sealed fluid from leaking out from the gap. Each of the splitting surfaces is composed of splitting direction-extending surfaces that extend in such a direction as to split split-body parts and a longitudinal surface that extends in the longitudinal direction of the split-body parts and that forms a step-like surface interposed between the splitting direction-extending surfaces. Shutoff means for sealing the gap between the splitting direction-extending surfaces so as to prevent leakage of sealed fluid is provided in the gap between the splitting direction-extending surfaces that are combined with each other.

Abstract: Gravity actuated door safety devices, which prevent injury to fingers and pet's tails, are provided. A swinging door safety device comprises a pair of spaced parallel bars connected to one another at one end by a crossbar. At the opposite end of each bar, a counterweight is provided. Each bar has a ring attached at a point between the first and second ends. With the rings mounted to oppositely facing door knobs such that the crossbar spans the leading edge of the door, gravity acting on the counterweight biases the device to rotate such that the bars extend outward from the leading edge and prevent closure of the door by contacting the door jamb. The device is manually rotatable to a position wherein the bars do not extend forward of the door leading edge in order to fully close the door. A sliding door safety device comprises a mounting bracket secured near the leading edge of the sliding door. A lever is pivotally mounted to the bracket and rotatable between a stop position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A handle assembly suitable for use by a passenger on a motorcycle, the handle assembly preferably being secured to the fuel access opening on the fuel tank, the handle assembly having a base member and handles secured thereto for gripping by the passenger.

Abstract: This mechanism is intended for being located in the inner escutcheon of the lock and its purpose is to minimize the forces transmitted, thereby preventing premature wear, as well as being able to be adaptable to any lock. Its structure permits to minimize the turning of the handle or outer operating knob under no load. The outer escutcheon (3) holds the key reader (4) and an outer knob (5) while the inner escutcheon (6) contains the electronic control circuit (7) powered by batteries (8), the clutch mechanism (9) and an inner operating knob (10). Exiting from the clutch mechanism (9) are two concentric shafts (21, 26), one of which acts on the tumbler (2) of the lock and the other (26) which rotates freely in its interior and to which the outer knob (5) is connected. A validated key activates an electric motor (51) or similar which displaces a collar (28) causing the clutch element (27) to bring both concentric shafts (21, 26) together temporarily, forming a single unit and permitting the opening of the lock.

Abstract: A hubless caster assembly includes a caster body and at least one wheel, the wheel comprising a toroidal member having a bearing race, and a complementary bearing race supported by the caster body. Bearing elements in the races support the wheel in free rotation. The caster body may comprise a ring body having an axial opening, whereby the caster assembly has a large central aperture extending entirely therethrough. A centering ring may be secured in the axial opening with the complementary bearing race formed therein. A hub cap with visual treatment may be secured over the central aperture.

Abstract: Abutment projections (54, 54) of a resin-made driver member (not shown) are inserted in the opposite end portions of a key groove (41) of a metal-made turnable member (4) in the circumferential direction. A key portion (B3) of a receiving cylindrical portion is inserted between the abutment projections (54, 54). The interval between the abutment projections (54, 54) in the circumferential direction is set to be slightly larger than the width of the key portion (B3). By doing so, when a transmission section is turned into an open position or a closed position, the abutment projections (54, 54) and the key portion (B3) are collided with each other, thereby generating a click sound. Moreover, since both the abutment projections (54, 54) and the key portion (B3) are formed of resin, they can be prevented from getting worn out soon.

Abstract: A protective bellows formed by injection (blow) moulding has a large-diameter end with a fixing collar (28) for sealingly embracing an externally tri-lobed surface of a housing of an articulation joint for a motor vehicle transmission. The fixing collar (28) comprises a circumferential outer surface 29 and an inner surface (30). The inner surface (30) is made up of part-circumferentially curved surface portions (30A, 30B, 30C) for engaging the three lobes of the housing, and three equi-angularly spaced inwardly curved integral surface portions (32A, 32B, 32C) which are shaped to engage the spaces or grooves between the three lobes on the housing. The resilient material between the outer surface (29) and each inwardly curved surface portion (32A, 32B, 32C) is formed with several slots (34) arranged with their depths directed in a radial direction. The slots (34) aid the de-moulding process.

Abstract: A hinge is disclosed between the side piece (2) and the endpiece (1) of the frame of a pair of glasses. The side piece and the endpiece are parts (1, 2) made of wire, of which one bears a hinge body (6) which serves as a hinge axis with a coaxial, peripheral groove (7) for receiving a bearing eye which consists of the bent end (3) of the wire of which the other part (1) is made. The bearing eye forms a peripherally open eyelet (8) which can elastically engage the peripheral groove (7). In order to achieve advantageous manufacturing conditions, the wire of which the part (2) that bears the hinge body (6) is made has a bent, hairpin-shaped end piece (3) which form-fittingly holds between its branches (4, 5) the hinge body (6) on both sides of the peripheral groove (7). The crosspiece (10) located between the two branches (4, 5) of the end piece (3) covers the outer side of the eyelet (8), which forms the bearing eye of the other part (1).

Abstract: A latch (10) for removing a cover from a base includes an operable member (20) fixed to the cover, and a stationary member (50) fixed to the base. The operable member includes a frame (30), and a handle (40) pivotably mounted therein. The handle includes a tongue (45) extending therefrom, and a pair of cams (44). The stationary member includes a pedestal (60), and a plate (70) fixed on the pedestal. The plate has a projection (72) formed thereon. The cover is removed from the base by rotating the handle. This causes the tongue to press the resilient plate and thus release the projection, and the cams of the handle to abut against the pedestal to urge the operable member to slide relative to the stationary member.

Abstract: The hinge system has a hinge pin having a plurality of cylinders. Each of the cylinders has at least one section having a predetermined diameter, a first cylinder of the plurality of cylinders having a first diameter with every succeeding cylinder having one of a diameter equal to or less than a diameter of a preceding cylinder. The cylinders are arranged end-to-end on a common axis. A first leaf of the hinge systems includes an attachment portion and at least one elongated knuckle portion located on one edge of the attachment portion. The knuckle portion of the first leaf is axially continuous and has an axial extending bore having at least one section having a predetermined diameter. A second leaf of the hinge system includes an attachment portion and at least one knuckle portion along one edge of the attachment portion.

Abstract: A universally fitting, removable padded wraparound luggage handle cover includes a substantially square and planar interior sheet of a cushioning, preferably foam-like material. About the cushioning material is peripherally secured a top and a bottom sheet of a flexible high woven fabric. To the top sheet of the fabric is secured an elongate strip of hook-and-loop material having a width in a range of about 1 to about 3.5 centimeters and secured to the top sheet along one entire edge thereof. A second or bottom strip of hook-and-loop material, generally complemental in width to the top strip, is secured to the bottom sheet of fabric along an edge opposite to the edge at which the top strip, is secured and in which the respective fabric edges define a distance therebetween in a range of about 12 to about 17 centimeters. The bottom sheet of fabric is preferably provided with a transparent envelope having one free edge into which may be inserted owner identification or other information.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sealing insert, in particular for a piston in a hydraulic brake system, comprising a central valve arranged in a cavity, a supporting body and a rubber-elastic sealing body that is adhesively connected to said supporting body. The supporting body exhibits through holes which are penetrated by the sealing body for fixing purposes.