Abstract: A pad includes a leading edge, a trailing edge having a thickness different from a thickness of the leading edge, a first portion oriented to engage a surface, and a second portion oriented to engage the surface. The second portion is more fluid absorbent than the first portion.

Abstract: A tool for inserting and fastening a replacement injector sleeve in the cylinder head of a diesel engine. The tool is part of an injector sleeve tool kit which also includes an injector sleeve removal tool. The installation tool includes an expandable mandril which is inserted into the injector sleeve and expands a portion of the sleeve causing a press fit of the sleeve within the cylinder head. The sleeve removal tool includes a tap having a longitudinal body and a threaded cutting head at one end and a bolt having a head at the other end. An extraction nut is threaded onto the threaded shaft of the drive member followed by a bearing surface member such as a spacer. A hollow cylinder or support sleeve having an internal diameter greater than the injector sleeve to be removed and an external diameter less than the diameter of the sleeve bore includes a shoulder member.

Abstract: In a clamping device, a detection mechanism detects a state of clamping/unclamping and includes: a detected body that moves together with a piston and a piston rod; a circuit board disposed to face the detected body and capable of detecting the position of the detected body; and an indicator lamp that is connected to the circuit board and is lit/extinguished depending on the state of clamping/unclamping. By pressing a setting button provided on the detection mechanism when the rotation angle of the arm is changed, the second detection position of the circuit board for detecting the unclamped state is changed, making it possible to detect the detected body at a newly set detection position.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is provided wherein at least one of an upstream air plenum that is positioned upstream of the pre-motor filter, and a downstream air plenum that is positioned downstream of the pre-motor filter comprises an end wall spaced from the pre-motor filter and comprises a first portion having an air flow port and a second portion proximate the outer perimeter of the pre-motor filter, wherein the first portion and the second portion meet at a first juncture that extends at an angle to the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A method for mutually positioning tubes. End faces, which includes a generally annular and generally circular end surface near an inner surface of the tube and a beveled edge surface connecting the end surface to an outer surface of the tube, are provided on first and second tubes, respectively. Plural clamping cylinders are engaged with the first and second tubes, respectively. Each cylinder is radially arranged onto and evenly distributed around respective tubes. The first and second tubes are pre-positioned relative to each other such that their respective end faces are opposite each other. At least one radial offset is assessed between the respective end surfaces of the first and second tubes. The clamping cylinders of the first and/or second tube are moved relative to each other in accordance with the assessed radial offset based on an optimization of areas in which their respective end surfaces coincide.

Abstract: A one-piece construction chopsticks including symmetrical first and second portions connected to each other by a parallelepiped resilient member at a rear end thereof in a mirror image configuration. A hook on the second portion aligns and maintains positioning of the first and second portions and limits the size of an opening between a bottom side thereof. A pair of parallelelepiped rails perpendicularly disposed on a lower segment of the first portion guides and aligns the first and second portions. Interchangeable implements, such as a spoon, a fork, and a gripping tool, is attachable to the bottom side of each of the first and second portions. Thus, the present chopsticks secure a food particle between the gripping tools without the time and effort involved in developing the skills necessary to use conventional chopsticks, while also permitting the interchangeable use of an eating utensil, such as a spoon and a fork.

Abstract: A system includes a positioning and centering pin (4) configured to be attached to an ophthalmic lens, an attachment member (5) configured to be positioned on and attached to the pin and to be attached to the lens, a tool (20) for positioning the attachment member on the pin, and which includes a body (42) provided with at least one receiving recess configured to at least partially receive at least one of the attachment members and the pin, at least one centering member (48, 56) and at least one guide member (48, 57), which are configured such that, when the attachment member and the pin are mounted on the tool, the attachment member is centered relative to the body and the pin is guided relative to the body, whereby the attachment member is positioned in a predetermined position on the pin.

Abstract: A combination strap or collar and bottle opener device that may be designed to have a short height and/or width and may include a combination attachment member and bottle opener. The bottle opener may be made in a number of different shapes, for example, a D shape (including D-ring), an oval shape, etc. A plastic quick-release coupling device may be included as a clasp system for selectively and releasably coupling two or more strap areas or ends together. The combination attachment mechanism and bottle opener may include a generally flat frame body having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening may be smaller than the second opening and may be separated by an intermediate or first linking member at a first end of the frame body, a second linking or cross member, and a third linking or cross member at a second end of the frame body.

Abstract: A bearing platform and a COF repair bonder are disclosed. The bearing platform has adjustable size and good practicability. Therefore, the designed volume of the COF repair bonder and its weight can be reduced, thereby saving space and being easier to move. The bearing platform includes a fixed part and at least one extension which is connected to the fixed part and can move back and forth in a first direction relative to the fixed part. Upper surfaces of the extension and the fixed part can be provided with at least one extension arm support for carrying a display panel respectively. Each extension arm support can move back and forth in a second direction relative to the fixed part, with the first direction and the second direction intersecting one another.

Abstract: A duct rod system to be pushed in a conduit of a defined configuration for installing an elongated element in the conduit and comprising at least one rod having a flexible main body, the flexible main body having a bending stiffness arrangement defined in relation to the defined configuration of the conduit to permit a friction reduction of the flexible main body in the conduit.

Abstract: This specification discloses a holder device for retaining a pair of parallels against a pair of vise jaws, a method of using said holder device, and a holder device kit. The holder device comprises a compressible member and an incompressible member. The compressible member has a compressible member first end, a compressible member second end, and a compressible member length dimension. The incompressible member has an incompressible member first end, an incompressible member second end, and an incompressible member length dimension. The compressible member second end and the incompressible member first end are connected to form the holder device.

Abstract: The workpiece fastening device of the present invention comprises a table on which a workpiece is placed, an arm which can move so as to press a workpiece on the table against the table, and a drive part which drives the arm. The arm of the workpiece fastening device comprises a connection member which is connected to the drive part, and a rotary member which is attached to the connection member to be able to rotate about a rotation axis which extends in a direction intersecting with a movement direction of the arm. The rotary member of the arm has first and second pressing parts which are arranged at the opposite sides of the rotation axis and presses a workpiece on the table against the table by the first and second pressing parts.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device, intended for discreet use by an individual, including a head portion dimensioned and configured for disposition within a user's mouth and an elongated handle structured to facilitate movement of the head into a compound rotary and reciprocal cleaning action while therein. A plurality of cleansing members secured to the outer surface of the head extend outwardly therefrom in different directions. A transferable hygienic composition may be disposed on the plurality of cleansing members and/or head and is releasable therefrom upon moistening by the user's saliva. The hygienic composition may instead be released by a chewable and/or dissolvable structure disposed on the proximate end. The head may include a curvilinear outer surface configuration cooperatively structured with a predetermined array of the plurality of cleansing members to facilitate concurrent confronting engagement with the teeth and interior of the user's mouth for cleaning and release of the hygienic composition.

Abstract: A blade holder device for supporting and immobilizing blades when replacing or assembling a pair of blades on a lawnmower. The blade holder device includes an X-shaped frame having a first elongated support pivotally secured to a second elongated support. The elongated supports have an aperture disposed in the center thereof in order to receive a fastener therethrough. Each elongated support further includes a first and second pair of segments permanently attached to the ends thereof. The pair of segments include a recessed area therebetween in order to receive a portion of a blade therein. The device is removably attached directly to the underside of the deck of a riding lawnmower. The device can be placed over a pair of blades to prevent injury of an individual removing or assembling the blades and to prevent damage to the blades themselves.

Abstract: A roller guide for supporting and facilitating the manipulation of cable(s) and wire(s) is presented. The roller guide include a frame and a roller assembly disposed along a length of the frame. The roller assembly includes one or more adjacently disposed roller bearings positioned between at least two stop collars. Each of the roller bearings include a housing disposed in a surrounding relation to a corresponding portion of the frame, and a plurality of rollers rotationally disposed within the housing. The rollers include a convex outer engaging surface structured to substantially matingly align with an inner longitudinal concave surface of the corresponding portion of the frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a duct bank comprising the steps of loading a frame with a series of templates, positioning the frame adjacent a pipe extruder, aligning a set of a plurality of holes with a die of the pipe extruder, extruding a pipe of a first length into the set of holes, repeating the steps of aligning and extruding for each set of holes, thereby forming the duct bank, banding the duct bank, and removing the duct bank from the frame.

Abstract: A tool for removing an injector sleeve from the cylinder head of a diesel engine between the rocker arms while the head remains mounted to the engine block within the vehicle. The devices includes a tap having a longitudinal body and a threaded cutting head at one end. A drive member comprises a bolt having a head at one distal end. An extraction nut is threaded onto the threaded shaft of the drive member followed by a bearing surface member such as a spacer. A hollow cylinder or support sleeve having an internal diameter greater than the injector sleeve to be removed and an external diameter less than the diameter of the sleeve bore includes a shoulder member.

Abstract: A system for connecting spaced components of a gas turbine engine includes connecting one end of a T-bar to each of the spaced components. One component is attached to the crossbar portion of the T-bar by trapping the crossbar between the component and a bracket. The second component is attached to the shaft portion using a hanger nut connected to the shaft portion of the T-bar and bolted to the second component. The system may be installed by attaching the crossbar portion, then advancing the first component towards the second component until the shaft portion passes through an aperture in the second component. The hanger nut is attached to the shaft portion and the second component.

Abstract: A positioning table assembly for a crash test dummy includes a table bed adapted to be attached to an impact table for the crash test dummy and a table top adapted to support the crash test dummy and movably attached to the table bed for independent movement in X and Y axes and rotationally about a Z axis to position the crash test dummy relative to the table bed.

Abstract: A log vice providing a partially disassembable stand alone log vice and a trailer hitch attachable log vice that have an upper support member that telescopically engages the upright member, a pair of V-shaped upper and lower vice arms with teeth attached to the outer ends of the respective upper and lower vice arms such that the vice arm teeth approach and retract from each other in accommodating the various diameter logs, and a pair of separate braces adding structural integrity to the upright member and the lower vice arm. The trailer hitch log vice also includes a hollow lower horizontal member removably attachable to a vehicle receiver hitch, while the stand alone log vice has a support stand member.