Abstract: A cable bend radius control attachment is used in combination with a cable-routing, vertical, slotted channel member defined by walls and including a plurality of longitudinally spaced cable slots. The cable slots are adapted for receiving and distributing optical fiber cable into and out of the vertical channel member. The attachment includes a generally U-shaped flange having an inner edge portion secured to a mouth of the cable slot and an opposing outer edge portion spaced from the mouth of the cable slot. The flange has a generally convex, arcuate surface between its inner and outer edge portions for extending outwardly from the channel member at a mouth of the cable slot. The flange defines a predetermined minimum bend radius for cable entering or exiting the channel member through the cable slot. The flange includes a base and opposing resilient sides integrally-formed with the base.

Abstract: The invention provides for an optical fiber strain relief system and a method for using the same. The optical fiber strain relief system includes a tab, a mass fusion splice protection sleeve and a tray for securing the tab and sleeve. The tab has substantially rectangular members, having long dimensions extending in the direction of fiber optic ribbon cables. The substantially rectangular members have widened portions and are joined at the widened portions by a short member. The substantially rectangular members of the tab fold over fiber optic ribbon cables, bending the short adjoining member, and thereby attaching to the fiber optic ribbon cables. Once attached to the fiber optic ribbon cables, the tab protects the optical fibers from bending and tensile forces and provides strain relief. The tray has retainers for securing the tabs and mass fusion splice protection sleeves to further protect the optical fibers and provide strain relief. The tray is fitted with a cover.

Abstract: A network interface apparatus for connecting incoming and subscriber coaxial transmission lines and having a coaxial transmission line surge arrestor connected in series between the coaxial transmission lines, the surge arrestor comprising a gas discharge tube having a hollow conductive housing and a center conductor having a longitudinal axis parallel to the direction of signal transmission, the interior surface of the hollow housing and the exterior surface of the center conductor being symmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis, ratio of the inner diameter of the conductive housing to the outer diameter of the center conductor being varied within the gas discharge tube for matching the impedance of the surge arrestor to that of the transmission line.

Abstract: An improved fiber optic connector of the type in which a fiber supporting ferrule is slidably and resiliently biased independently of the surrounding load-bearing parts of the connectors so that forces applied to the fiber optic cable jacket are not transmitted to the ferrule and supported fiber to interrupt communications then in progress. The connector is substantially fully assembled prior to interconnection with the cable, and requires the introduction of an epoxy or other suitable adhesive to secure the fiber within the ferrule which is provided by a syringe. The needle of the syringe is inserted into a positioning tube which confines the adhesive to the needed area, and prevents wicking of the adhesive to surrounding areas where it might interfere with the sliding action of the ferrule. It also wipes the needle of adhesive as it is withdrawn.

Abstract: An artificial fingernail extension having formed a wedge shaped pocket at the rearward end, the convex edge of the natural fingernail is inserted into said pocket and securely bonded thereto.

Abstract: The front panel of a table saw has a lever which controls the elevation of the saw blade relative to the saw table. The elevation control lever is also coupled to a bevel control means for tilting the saw blade (and its driving motor) with respect to the table. The combination of these translational and bevel movements results in a relatively large traverse of the elevation control lever. The elevation control lever projects through an opening in the front panel of the housing for the table saw, and this opening is of sufficient size and shape to accommodate the total excursion of the elevation control lever in its traverse. An articulated cover means is provided within the housing to prevent dust from entering into the housing via the opening, as well as to prevent inadvertent contact with the operating mechanism. This articulated cover means includes a first cover member which is disposed substantially flush against the opening on the inside of the front panel.

Abstract: A switch actuator in the form of a bifurcated elongated member has a pair of legs pivoted relative to each other. In the "off" position of the switch, the legs may be pivoted relative to each other, and the actuator may be withdrawn from the switch. This precludes an unauthorized operation of the switch and the equipment controlled thereby. In the "on" position of the switch, an interlocking means precludes the relative pivotal movement of the legs, and the actuator may not be withdrawn from the switch. In the preferred embodiment, the legs of the actuator automatically engage an operating element of the switch, upon the insertion of the actuator into the switch. Thereafter, the actuator has a limited sliding movement to alternately move the switch into its "on" and "off" positions. Preferably, the switch is of the "pull on/push off" type; and the sliding movement of the actuator is in a plane which is substantially parallel to the linear movement of the switch operating element.

Abstract: A sheath for holding a temperature sensing unit in place in the hair wrapped around a curling rod, comprising a top elongated channel portion, a pair opposed downwardly and outwardly projecting curved wings connected to the channel, the radius of curvature of the wings increasing with the distance from the channel and a hollowed out portion below the channel.

Abstract: A temperature sensing device contains a thermistor, a cable connecting the thermistor to a time-temperature control device, and means for securing the device to a hair roller.

Abstract: A spray dispenser including a hollow casing, having sockets in each of which a pair of O-ring seals is mounted. A ball valve is urged toward one of the O-ring seals of each socket. A housing is removably mounted in the casing. Hollow lugs on the housing each having a cylindrical outer face are received inside O-ring seals in sealing relation therewith. Each lug unseats the associated ball valve. When the housing is removed, the ball valve seats against one O-ring seal when the housing is removed from the casing while the lug is in sealing engagement with the other O-ring seal. Compressed air and liquid under pressure are directed through the sockets to a dispensing valve member on the housing, and the pressure need not be released when the housing is removed.

Abstract: A rug scrubbing machine for cleaning variable depth sculptured rugs and the like which features an arrangement permitting selective tilting of the frame carrying the scrubbing brushes. Variation in the tilting angle is achieved by pivotally mounting the front wheel, with means for selectively controlling the orientation of the bracket carrying the front wheel. Also provided is "free floating" axial movement of the brushes so as to accommodate varying textures and thicknesses of the rugs to be cleaned, thereby foreclosing any need to adjust the device manually as rugs of different characteristics are encountered except insofar as different tilt angles are called for.

Abstract: A self-cleaning dry shaver is disclosed having a reel-type rotary blade and a retractable guard for the perforated shear plate. With the guard retracted, cuttings and other debris removed during the shaving procedure are collected in a chamber within the dry shaver housing. After use, and while the blades are rotating, the retractable guard is withdrawn from the shaver housing to cover and close the perforated shear plate, while opening axial air inlet ports. Simultaneously with this act, the cuttings and other shaving debris are expelled from the collection chamber to the atmosphere through a conduit which is opened by withdrawal of the retractable guard from the shaver housing.

Abstract: A rug scrubbing machine for cleaning variable depth sculptured rugs and the like which features an arrangement permitting selective tilting of the frame carrying the scrubbing brushes. Variation in the tilting angle is achieved by pivotally mounting the front wheel, with means for selectively controlling the orientation of the bracket carrying the front wheel. Also provided is "free floating" axial movement of the brushes so as to accommodate varying textures and thicknesses of the rugs to be cleaned, thereby foreclosing any need to adjust the device manually as rugs of different characteristics are encountered except insofar as different tilt angles are called for.