Abstract: An articulating tire valve install-removal tool and related methods for use. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool has a body comprising an outer perimeter, an inner recess, a threaded member, a linkage, and a contact member. The articulating tire valve install-removal tool components are connected to each other and secured within the body so one or more components can rotate around one or more axes. Together these components facilitate in the valve being installed and removed perpendicular or generally perpendicular to the valve hole on the wheel. The articulating tire valve stem tool includes a linkage assembly that is attached to the body to facilitate in ensuring the valve is installed and removed with the valve perpendicular to the valve hole in the wheel rim.

Abstract: An exhaust manifold for attachment to an engine having a plurality of exhaust ports is provided. The exhaust manifold includes an exhaust conduit that is in fluid communication with selected exhaust ports, with the exhaust conduit being formed to include separate primary and auxiliary outlet openings. The exhaust manifold also includes a tuning tube that is formed to include an inlet opening that is in acoustic communication with the auxiliary outlet opening, and an outlet opening. The exhaust manifold also has a chamber for providing a static volume that is in acoustic communication with the outlet opening of the tuning tube.

Abstract: Fast-dump feeding apparatus includes a hopper having an associated vertical feed chute. The hopper is formed with an openable door at its lower end and the feed chute is bottomed by a shutter. Both door and shutter may be opened to permit rapid evacuation of the hopper and chute. A pusher having a path across the top of the shutter is adapted to push individual fastener parts through a side opening in the chute immediately above the shutter. The pusher includes a pneumatic channel terminating at the front of the pusher to direct a blast of air toward the individual part to assist in moving it away from the chute.

Abstract: A two-piece clip comprises a rigid base member having upward arms embracing a Z-shaped spring member. A fulcrum is provided where the arms meet the outer run of the spring member. Jaws are provided on the adjacent ends of the respective members.