Abstract: A visor attached toothpick holder adapted to be mounted on the interior sun visor of an automobile, pickup truck or similar vehicle to support a plurality of toothpicks in a convenient access position to the operator of a vehicle thereby enabling the vehicle operator to gain access to, remove and use the toothpick while maintaining full control of the vehicle and full attention to driving conditions. The toothpick holder is in the form of a receptacle having a clip thereon for securing the receptacle to an edge of a sun visor together with a resilient cap having a slit therein which receives and frictionally grips a plurality of toothpicks with one tapered end of the toothpicks projecting outwardly from the cap to provide access thereto.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for inserting components into workpieces, particularly for insertion of electrical components into printed circuit boards. Multiple component magazines are provided on a shuttle which places the desired component beneath an inserter. The inserter moves through a limited reciprocation to pick up a component from the shuttle, and the shuttle is withdrawn from the path of the inserter. The inserter then moves downward to insert the component. The inserter includes an ejector which maintains contact with the inserted component during withdrawal of the inserter. The ejector includes a shock absorber which gives way if unusual resistance is met during insertion. The shock absorber is spring-biased, and the degree of stiffness of the spring is adjustable.