Abstract: A material storage bin has an upright wall supporting a plurality of vertically spaced indicators providing a person with visual information regarding the level of the material in the bin. The indicators have contrasting visual colors as bright yellow and dark black surfaces that are selectively displayed to provide a person with information of the level of material in the bin. An actuator located in the bin cooperates with a motion transmission apparatus to move visual members to an ON position displaying the bright color when the material engages the actuator and to an OFF position when the actuator is free of material in the bin.

Abstract: This invention provides a plasma treatment detection indicator that uses a fibrous base material or a synthetic resin base material comprising a coloring pigment as a base material and in which fine fiber pieces or coloring pigment is prevented from being generated in a powder form from the base material in plasma treatment. More specifically, this invention provides a plasma treatment detection indicator comprising a base material and at least a color-changing layer that changes color in a plasma treatment atmosphere, the color-changing layer being disposed above part or all of a surface of the base material, (1) the base material being a fibrous base material or a synthetic resin base material comprising a coloring pigment, and (2) a resin-based or inorganic transparent cover layer that covers all of the surface of the base material being disposed between the base material and the color-changing layer.

Abstract: A measuring probe includes: a stylus having a contact part to be brought into contact with an object to be measured; a probe housing capable of supporting the stylus on an axial center; and a detection element capable of detecting a movement of the contact part. The measuring probe further includes: two supporting members disposed in an axial direction of the probe housing, the supporting member allowing for an attitude change of the stylus; and a coupling shaft for coupling the two supporting members together. The detection element is disposed in one of the two supporting members that is farthest away from a rotational center position of rotation generated in the stylus when a measuring force is applied to the contact part from a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, to detect a strain amount of the one of the two supporting members.

Abstract: A device for measuring fabric and methods of making the device in accordance with the present disclosure are primarily characterized by a substantially rigid translucent base material and a flexible removable coating which resists the movement of the fabric. The removable coating is applied in liquid form, such as through spraying, and can cure at room temperature and under ambient lighting. The removable coating may be configured to be selectively removable, such that a user may selectively modify the degree to which the base removable coating resists movement of the fabric. In one embodiment, the liquid form of the removable coating is sprayed through a template so as to cure into a plurality of separately removable sections.

Abstract: A tape measuring device comprising a mount which is integrally formed with or attached to a housing. A specially designed stop plate is disposed on the mount. The stop plate provides a means whereby the indicia located on a tape blade of the tape measuring device may be easily located and read. The stop plate further provides a means for the precise taking and replication of a measurement. The tape measuring device further comprises a marker plate. The marker plate comprises a scribe which can mark an object to be measured. The marker plate is pivotally attached to the mount to allow for the retraction of the scribe when the marker plate is not in use, and for expansion of the scribe when the marker plate is in use.

Abstract: A method and a device can measure machine error of an axis of rotation in a tool post having a touch probe without restriction of an angular range of an angle of rotation. Directions of a measurement plane and a measurement axis in a five-axis measurement are switched in correspondence to a range of the angle of rotation in a touch probe. The five-axis measurement is carried out by setting a position in a direction of a measurement axis in a measurement plane to a position where a reference sphere does not interfere with a lever rod of the touch probe as occasion demands. The five-axis measurement is carried out, for example, by setting the measurement plane to a position which is perpendicular to a line connecting an estimated center of the reference sphere and a center of a tip sphere or the lever rod of the touch probe.

Abstract: An aircraft assembly (10) having an indicator (20) configured to provide an indication of when an element of the aircraft assembly has received a predetermined load or traveled to a predetermined position.

Abstract: A display device includes a dial, a substrate, a plurality of light source parts, and a transmittance adjustment part. The transmittance adjustment part has a low transmittance part in which a transmittance of light is lower than a predetermined value and a high transmittance part in which a transmittance of light is higher than that of the low transmittance part, and adjusts a transmittance of light from the plurality of light source parts. Each of the light source parts includes a first light source and a second light source having different light-emission colors to be alternately switched on lighting. The low transmittance part is arranged within an area corresponding to the plurality of light source parts. The high transmittance part is located based on a midpoint position where the distance from the adjacent light source parts is equal in the circumferential direction between the light source parts.

Abstract: An automobile transmission hydraulic oil fill system includes a transmission oil pan and a two-piece standpipe system. The two-piece stand-pipe system includes a clinch nut connected to the oil pan and having a threaded bore opening through the oil pan. A stand-pipe is fixed to the clinch nut. The stand-pipe includes a longitudinal bore in fluid communication with the threaded bore. An end cap defining a free end of the stand-pipe prevents entrance of hydraulic oil into the longitudinal bore of the stand-pipe during hydraulic oil fill of the transmission. Multiple ports created in a side wall of the stand-pipe allow entrance of the hydraulic oil into the longitudinal bore and to flow out of the threaded bore of the clinch nut. Each of the ports include an edge. The edges of the ports define a hydraulic oil fill level of the transmission.

Abstract: A wildlife damage prevention device and system are provided. The wildlife damage prevention system includes a wildlife deterrence unit and one or more sensor devices associated with the wildlife deterrence unit. The wildlife deterrence unit includes an inflatable device and a base unit. The one or more sensor devices are separate from the wildlife deterrence unit and distributed around a geographic region a user intends to protect from wildlife. The one or more sensor devices sense motion, and upon sensing motion, send a signal to a receiver at the base unit. The receiver activates a blower and/or a light also at the base unit. The blower inflates the inflatable device, and the light illuminates the inflatable device.

Abstract: A radial line dial plate includes a synthetic resin dial plate and a shaft through-hole that is provided to the dial plate such that a rotation shaft of a meter unit penetrates therethrough. The dial plate is provided with a plurality of grooves that extend radially outward from an opening rim of the shaft through-hole to form a radial line pattern provided on the dial plate, and the plurality of grooves are provided radially around a position different from a center axis of the shaft through-hole. Thus, there are provided a radial line dial plate and an automobile meter provided with the radial line dial plate in which the radial line pattern of appearance with comfortable and natural feeling as a metallic-tone dial plate can be stably given.

Abstract: An overfill indicator for a flexible collapsible liquid storage tank made of a liquid impervious fabric and having a floor and a top wall with a vent therein, the overfill indicator comprising a connector portion adapted to removably connecting to the vent of the tank, an indicator movably mounted to the connector portion, the indicator being moveable between a resting position and a visually noticeable alert position, a base portion located on the inside of the tank and on the floor thereof and aligned with the vent, and a linkage connecting the base to the indicator such that the indicator is moved from the resting position to the alert position as the top wall of the tank reaches a threshold distance from the floor as the tank is filled with liquid, wherein said threshold distance coincides with the tank having reached a desired liquid capacity.

Abstract: An inflatable flotation device includes an inflatable body configured to be stored in a deflated state and to be inflated in response to an event. The inflatable flotation device also includes a switch attached to the inflatable body and configured to switch from an off state to an on state in response to the inflatable body being inflated at least one of to or beyond a predetermined inflation level. The inflatable flotation device also includes a speaker attached to the inflatable body, electrically coupled to the switch, and configured to generate an audio signal indicating that the inflatable body is ready for use in response to the switch being switched from the off state to the on state.

Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.

Abstract: An interchangeable face gauge structure for automobile gauges comprises a gauge body, a face gauge, a retainer ring and an outer cover. The gauge body and outer cover are combined by means of assembling, which causes the outer cover to be dismountable from and re-mountable on the gauge body. The face gauge is additionally mounted on the surface of the light directing panel on the gauge body, which allows the face gauge to be replaceable with one of the type to the liking of the user after the outer cover is dismounted from the gauge body, improving the variability and visual effect of the gauge body. Further, with the convenience of the outer cover being easily mountable on the gauge body, the user is allowed to replace and mount parts by themselves, adding to the practicality of the structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable traffic cone, comprising a base, a foldable section, and a pull ring, wherein the foldable portion comprises one or more foldable members and a connecting member, each foldable member comprises a first foldable segment, a first fold and a second foldable segment from top to bottom, and a second fold is disposed between the second foldable segment and the connecting member; the pull ring is disposed on the top of the first foldable segment, wherein when a plurality of foldable members are present, a second fold is disposed between the second foldable segment and the first foldable segment and at least the foldable portion is integrated structure molded integrally. According to the foldable traffic cone provided by the present invention, it can work just by pulling and pressing the pull ring, and it is convenient to carry and store and has high practicability.

Abstract: A spring force indicator for a door closure having a spring force adjuster comprises a drive wheel coupled to the spring force adjuster for rotation therewith and a driven wheel. The driven wheel includes a disc and a post extending from the disc, the post being disposed in a bore formed in a front surface of the door closure and adapted to engage the drive wheel for rotation therewith. A cover being disposed on the end of the door closure and configured to cover the drive wheel and the driven wheel. The cover includes a sidewall, a central aperture for receiving the spring force adjuster, a second aperture disposed between the central aperture and the sidewall, and second indicia disposed around the second aperture. The disc includes first indicia visible through the second aperture which cooperates with the second indicia to indicate a measure of spring force.

Abstract: A method of providing a mark to a case of a cartridge of ammunition. The mark includes at least one sub-mark and is suitable for identification and/or for tracking of the cartridge. At least one indenter selectively radially indents a circumferential surface of a bottom of the case, thereby forming the at least one sub-mark.

Abstract: A tilt sensor for signaling when the tilt sensor is not vertical. The tilt sensor includes a metallic ball that is free to move and capable of resting at a low point when the tilt sensor is vertical. A proximity sensor directed at the low point communicates when the metallic ball has deviated from its position of repose, indicating that the sensor is no longer vertical.

Abstract: A two-tone whistle that alters an audible patch that reduces confusion when multiple athletic events are played with whistles being blown during the multiple athletic events. The two-tone whistle includes a mouthpiece, a resonate chamber, a ball, a lever and a lanyard aperture. The slotted edge is integral to the lever and is adapted to move up or down as the lever moves up or down producing a first audible pitch and a second audible pitch, wherein the first audible pitch is lower than the second audible pitch.