Abstract: A variable vane apparatus includes: a case including two or more spaced-apart case pivots; a bellcrank pivotally connected to each case pivot, each of the bellcranks having an input arm and an output arm; a master rod including two or more segments pivotally connected to each other at rod pivots; and wherein the input arm of each of the bellcranks is pivotally connected to one of the rod pivots.

Abstract: A method of repairing a blisk having a hub with circumferentially spaced blades. The method can include removing a portion of a blade and replacing the portion with a replacement piece. The method can further include welding the replacement portion to the blade. The method can further include at least one of inspecting the weld after the completion of the weld and prior to heat treatment, dimensionally inspecting the replacement piece after machining, peening the blade, and surface finishing the replacement piece.

Abstract: A fondue stand having four vertically upstanding partition walls defining upper edge surfaces upon which is supported a fondue pot. The vertical partition walls are angularly spaced apart on a main supporting frame such that, when the fondue pot is supported on the upper edge surfaces, the partition walls lie in vertical planes offset from, or at an angle to, the vertical planes containing the diameters of the circular cross section of the fondue pot. In an alternative embodiment, a security ring for a stove range is provided, with the main body portion being circular and having a central cutout from which extends a hollow central hub insertable into the circular opening of the range of the stove, for supporting pots and pans in a safe manner on the range.

Abstract: A multi-purpose clip for holding papers, bills, and the like formed a one continuous material, where there is formed an inner heart-shaped loop and an outer heart-shaped loop. The inner loop is provided with a pair of end-portions which overlap and crisscross such that in a first state of the end-portions the two end-portions are biassed toward each other, and in a second state are free from contact with each other. The end-portions provide a torsion effect to aid in the holding of workpieces in the clip, as well as allowing for the clip to be used as a key ring, and the like. The clip may be used such that the workpieces may be inserted and held in three different manners utilizing different portions of the clip as the portions sandwiching therebetween the workpieces.

Abstract: A locking device for bracelets and necklaces having two ends, each provided with a chain link, includes a first plate and a second plate which are pivotably coupled together for movement about a common pivot axis between an opening and locking position. The plates each have an aperture formed therethrough aligned with the pivot axis through which one of the chain links may extend and the first plate has a hook-like end portion for receiving the other of the chain links. The second plate has an arcuate slot formed therein running in a concentric manner with respect to the pivot axis which defines an arched portion on an end portion of the second plate disposed distal to the pivot axis relative to another end portion thereof. The arched portion also runs concentrically with respect to the pivot axis and, in the locking position, is received through the other chain link received in the hook-like end portion of the first plate.