Abstract: A pressing tool for fastening a seal 6 in a groove 5 of a support body is a rotatable holder 12 carrying ball rollers 22. A lip 4 forms a wall of the groove 5. The ball rollers are moved in a circular path along the lip 4 to press the lip 4 so as to grip the seal 6 in the groove 5.

Abstract: An enhanced children's book includes a plurality of pages bound between covers along a spine. At least one of the pages includes a recto sheet, a verso sheet, and an inner member. The recto and verso sheets are adhered together to define an inner space in which the inner member is slidably received. The recto and verso sheets are cut to define a bound portion and a movable portion of the page. The inner member is rotatably attached to the bound portion of the page, and the movable portion is rotatably attached to the inner member. The movable portion is rotatable between a normal position in which the page is normally configured and an extended position in which a portion of the inner member is exposed. The inner member is rotatable between a normal position in which a minimal portion of the inner member is exposed and an extended position in which a maximal portion of the inner member is exposed.

Abstract: A multi-layer tube having a metal tube having an outer surface and a zinc layer bonded to the metal tube outer surface. The zinc layer being selected from the group consisting of zinc plating, zinc nickel alloys, zinc cobalt alloys, zinc aluminum alloys, and mixtures thereof. A surface treatment layer is bonded to the zinc layer, wherein the surface treatment layer is selected from the group consisting of a zinc/aluminum/rare earth alloy, phosphate, chromate and mixtures thereof. A first polymeric layer is bonded to the surface treatment layer, wherein the first polymeric layer is selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic elastomer, an ionomer, a nylon, a fluoropolymer, and mixtures thereof. A second polymeric layer is bonded to the first polymeric layer, wherein the second polymeric layer is selected from the group consisting of a nylon, a thermoplastic elastomer, a fluoropolymer, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for the manufacture of silk-screens is provided for use in the printing of halftones, e.g. in a four color printing process. The angle at which the mesh of a silk-screen should be relative to the screen frame to eliminate or at least minimize or localize moire' is predetermined for each of the color film separations. This angle is then carried to stretching apparatus for the woven fabric from which the silk-screens are to be made. The stretching appararatus has a table that is provided with a plurality of rotatable members. A screen frame is placed on each of the rotatable members and the rotable member is rotated to the angle determined by the pre-registration apparatus. The fabric is stretched to the desired tension and the screen frames having been provided at the desired angles are adhered to the stretched fabric, resulting in the mesh in each silk-screen being at the correct angle with respect to the screen frame.

Abstract: A method which is directed to the fabricating or forming of tubular members of the torque tube type which may be utilized as torque joints for the drive shafts or steering connections of motor vehicles or in connection with articulating linkages for high-lift aircraft systems, marine systems or for other various military or non-military commercial physical application where it is intended to react to torsional and axial loads which are ordinarily encountered in torque joints, steering linkages, drive shafts and the like.

Abstract: A non-toxic highly frangible training round bullet, and a method of making same, in which a plurality of segments of non-toxic metal selected from a group including zinc, iron, steel and copper are grouped or arranged within pressure-molding equipment and sufficient pressure is applied thereto to cause such segments to inter-engage and cohere, one to another, while being formed into a desired shape of bullet and retaining their individuality at least to a limited extent. Upon impact with a target, such a bullet fragments to a large extent along at least some of the original physical boundary lines of the original segments into new segments which are relatively small as compared to the size of the original segments. There is no substantial ricocheting or "bounce-back" activity associated with such fragmentation and, of course, there are no toxic effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel device for fixing a partition to a shell (4) of a tube mill in which the partition comprises a cast framework (1), in steel or in cast iron consisting of several sectors (15) provided with a set of fixing holes (32) in their peripheral face (3), each sector (15) being independent of the other sectors, characterized in that it possesses an annular intermediate baseplate (100) arranged facing the said shell (4), providing a space between the shell (4) and the intermediate baseplate (100), which space is chosen so that the inner face of the intermediate baseplate (100) forms a reference surface at the nominal diameter of the periphery of the said cast sectors (15), this space being set with the aid of adjustment elements (110) and the intermediate baseplate (100) being provided with holes (102) which can be matched to the said set of fixing holes (32) in the peripheral face (3) of the sectors (15) in order to enable the latter to be fixed by means of bolts in the holes of the int

Abstract: A table for forming trusses that includes channels that do not unduly deform or bend during truss construction comprises: a support frame; first and second substantially horizontally-disposed elongate panels; a first channel having a generally horizontal floor and opposed side walls extending upwardly therefrom; and a locator stop. Each of the panels has an upper surface, a lower surface, and opposing lateral edge portions, and the panels are positioned so that their respective upper surfaces are substantially coplanar and so that a first of the lateral edge portions of the first panel is in adjacent, non-contacting relationship with a first of the lateral edge portions of the second panel, thereby forming a gap therebetween. One of the side walls of the channel supports the lower surface of the first panel, and the other of the side walls supports the lower surface of the second panel.

Abstract: A method for the fabricating or forming of tubular members of the torque tube type which may be utilized as torque joints for the drive shafts or steering connections of motor vehicles or in connection with articulating linkages for high-lift aircraft systems or for other various physical application where it is intended to react to torsional and axial loads which are ordinarily encountered in torque joints, steering linkages, drive shafts and the like. Provision is also made for a device which is in the form of a novel external die arrangement for electromagnetically concurrently forming longitudinal and circumferential or radial grooves in tubular members and interposed end fittings, particularly of the type which are adapted to react to torsional and axial loads encountered by torque joints and the like.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an enclosed power clamp from individual planar plates which when stacked and secured in the proper manner provide an inexpensive, lightweight and structurally sound enclosed power clamp. The enclosed housing of the power clamp is defined and sectioned into a plurality of planar laminations. A plurality of planar plates are formed having configurations corresponding to the planar laminations. The planar plates are then stacked in a predetermined sequence corresponding to the planar laminations. The internal mechanisms of the power clamp are assembled to the planar plates of the power clamp, and the planar plates are secured together to form an integral unit of the power clamp.

Abstract: A reusable plug device for providing sealing of an opening of a rim of a wheel for leak testing has a simple structure and facilitates installation/removal of the plug device using a simple insertion tool and a removal tool. The plug body has an axially extending cavity for receiving the insertion tool to enable the plug body to be inserted until a flange section of the plug body abuts the surface of the workpiece. The flange section serves as a stopper to indicate the stop position and ensures a uniform installation of the plug device in each workpiece. For removal of the plug body, the removal tool is inserted into the cavity and the removal tool is pushed in the insertion direction, so that the plug body and the flange section both collapse inward into the cavity to enable the plug device to be simply pushed out through the opening section.

Abstract: A packaging system is provided wherein a support structure such as a container, bin or rack having a free edge is converted into an apparatus for at least temporarily storing one or more objects in a suspended manner. The system generally includes at least one hanger bar profile, at least one hanger bar or both from one or more compliant receptacles are suspended. The one or more compliant receptacles can be made from a variety of different materials but are generally capable of conforming to the overall geometry of objects contained therein. Further, the receptacles are generally accessible for the insertion and removal of objects through an opening provided along the top edge. Methods of converting support structures into apparatuses for at least temporarily storing one or more objects in a suspended state are also provided.

Abstract: A postcard containing an image having an enhanced depth perceptional effect is disclosed. In one embodiment, the postcard is made by printing an image onto a clear plastic substrate. The image is printed on the backside of the substrate so that the image is visible from the opposite side. In order to provide the image with a three-dimensional effect, no ink is printed on selected portions of the postcard creating translucent portions surrounding the image.

Abstract: Methods and tools are disclosed for disassembling hand made, high quality writing instruments. Hand made, high quality writing instruments are typically comprised of several different components. The methods and tools allow the individual components of a writing instrument to be disassembled without marring or destroying the components of the writing instrument. The tools for disassembling a hand made, high quality pen comprise a first shaft for removing the pen tip, and a second shaft and spreader for removing the internal mechanism of the pen without destroying the pen's internal mechanism or marring the surface of the pen body.

Abstract: A method of providing a toy balloon with a ribbon comprising the steps of providing a toy balloon, a roll of ribbon having a free end, and a conveyor having a table portion for supporting at least a portion of the toy balloon and an adjacent recess for receiving the ribbon roll and for orienting the ribbon free end to overlie the table portion. The toy balloon is placed on the table portion and the ribbon roll is placed in the recess so as to overlie the toy balloon with the ribbon free end and securing the ribbon free end to the toy balloon.

Abstract: A connecting device comprises a connecting part (2) surrounding and fixed to the end of a tube (1). Connecting part (2) includes a ring-shaped hollow (5) at its downstream end. A flange (8) on the downstream end of the tube is located in hollow (5) and retains the connecting part (2). A ring-shaped groove (9) is also arranged at the downstream end of tube (1). Groove 9 is intended to receive a leakproof gasket (10). Assembly of the connecting part (2) onto the end of the tube (1) is carried out by means of a rivet snap tool (12). The tool (12) includes a support (13), a truncated central protrusion (14), and a rib (15).

Abstract: A refuse container adapted for automated dumping operation comprises a pair of side-by-side container bodies joined along a portion of their respective rims by a connecting web and rigidly integrated with one another by upper and lower lifter bars affixed transversely to each container body in disposition to be engageable by grasping members of an automated dumping apparatus. The refuse container is advantageously fabricated by a method wherein a unitary hollow container structure is blow molded to initially form the two container bodies in tandem end-to-end mirror-image relation joined by a continuous annular connecting portion. The connecting portion is partially removed at each rim, leaving the connecting web therebetween, whereby the two container bodies may be pivoted into side-by-side relation and rigidly joined by affixation of the upper and lower lifter bars. A hinged lid may be pivotably connected to the container proximate the connecting web. The lid will selectively cover either container body.

Abstract: A plurality of holes 2, each of which permits insertion of a small-diameter of an article to be manufactured, are formed in a flexible metal retaining plate 1 having a thickness of about 100 micrometers. A pair of notches 3, 3 are formed in the internal periphery of each hole 2 so as to be opposite to each other, and a cantilever 4 is defined between a pair of the notches 3, 3. The small-diameter portion of the article to be manufactured is inserted into each hole 2, and the cantilevers 4 and the hole 2 are integrally fixed together by welding. A plurality of the articles to be manufactured retained by the retaining plate 1 are fed as a unit to a surface abrasion step, a film-forming step, and others. As a result, a plurality of sensor elements can be simultaneously manufactured.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an airbag inflator assembly comprising placing a container, burst disc member, and housing for the ignitor assembly in a chamber; pressurizing the chamber to an appropriate pressure based upon a desired pressure to be contained within the container; applying force i) to urge a surface portion on one side of the burst disc member and the peripheral surface surrounding the opening in the container into forcible engagement with one another, and ii) to urge a surface portion on an opposite side of the burst disc member and an associated surface portion of the ignitor assembly housing into forcible engagement with one another; applying pulses of electrical discharge energy i) in the vicinity of the forcible engagement between the surface portion on one side of the burst disc member and the peripheral surface surrounding the opening in the container so that the surface portion on one side of the burst disc member and the peripheral surface surrounding the opening in the container are seali

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a card structure which is a single unit phone card assembly which provides an area to provide variable information which will maintain the variable information in a hidden area until the information is exposed by the removal of an overlamination and allow the card to be detached to be used as a phone card. The phone card is comprised of two layers of material upon which a variable image printed message is applied. A pattern of silicone is positioned on the face of the top sheet and a pattern of varnish is positioned on the bottom of the top sheet. Adhesive is then used on the face of the base sheet and the sheets are slit and crossed over and laminated together. A series of die cuts and laminations are done to finish the card and extra material is stripped away. In use, the consumer will receive the card as a single unit and peel away the overlamination in order to remove the card to reveal the necessary information to make the telephone call.