Abstract: A welding fixture for releasably engaging a weldable object includes a support body having a fluid passage, and a receiver coupled to the support body having an internal chamber that receives the object. At least one fluid delivery tube is disposed along the receiver and is in fluid communication with the fluid passage of the support body. The fixture allows the weldable object to be precisely positioned for welding, and supplies a fluid delivery system for delivering inert gas to the weld site.

Abstract: A welding method includes inserting a weldable object at least partially into a through-bore formed in a generally tubular body, the tubular body having an interior flow passageway and an outer surface, and the through-bore having a borehole wall; transmitting inert gas between the weldable object and the borehole wall, the gas being transmitted through the through-bore; and welding the weldable object to the tubular body while the inert gas is being transmitted.

Abstract: A welding fixture for releasably engaging a weldable object includes a support body having a fluid passage, and a receiver coupled to the support body having an internal chamber that receives the object. At least one fluid delivery tube is disposed along the receiver and is in fluid communication with the fluid passage of the support body. The fixture allows the weldable object to be precisely positioned for welding, and supplies a fluid delivery system for delivering inert gas to the weld site.

Abstract: A welding method includes inserting a weldable object at least partially into a through-bore formed in a generally tubular body, the tubular body having an interior flow passageway and an outer surface, and the through-bore having a borehole wall; transmitting inert gas between the weldable object and the borehole wall, the gas being transmitted through the through-bore; and welding the weldable object to the tubular body while the inert gas is being transmitted.

Abstract: An instrument panel is provided for use in a vehicle interior. The instrument panel includes an outer surface, a vent and a step. The vent is arranged along the outer surface to direct forced air toward a specific area of a window in the vehicle. The step is formed along the outer surface of the instrument panel to promote formation of a turbulent buffer that reduces adhesion between air exiting the vent and the outer surface.

Abstract: An instrument panel assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first component, a second component and a frame. The first component has a first aperture. The second component has a second aperture. The frame has a main wall. The frame includes a generally cylindrical boss extending outwardly from the main wall. The boss has an outer surface. The boss has a bore aligned with the first aperture of the first component to receive a fastener therethrough to secure the first component to the frame. The boss extends through the second aperture of the second component such that the outer surface locates the second component relative to the frame along a plane generally orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the boss. The second component is disposed between the first component and the frame so as to be constrained along the longitudinal axis of the boss.

Abstract: An instrument panel is provided for use in a vehicle interior. The instrument panel includes an outer surface, a vent mad a step. The vent is arranged along the outer surface to direct forced air toward a specific area of a window in the vehicle. The step is formed along the outer surface of the instrument panel to promote formation of a turbulent buffer that reduces adhesion between air exiting the vent and the outer surface.

Abstract: A therapeutic glove that may be used to provide pressure and heat to relieve pain caused from arthritis or other ailments in a user's hand. The glove utilizes a heat retaining gel that may be warmed with hot water and the like to provide therapeutic heat to the hand of a user over a period of time. To provide for further therapy, the glove includes a small air pump that may be used to inject air into the glove to provide pain relieving pressure on the user's hand.