Abstract: A restraining arrangement for limiting the separation of a feed table having a pivot pin and a positioner block of a mobile track drill. The restraining arrangement includes a first constraint device positioned on the positioner block and a second constraint device secured to the feed table. The first constraint device, consisting of a bushing having a pair of extending ears, is retained within a pair of female constraint members each having a recessed groove. The recessed groove formed in each of the pair of female constraint members is sized to receive the extending ears to allow the bushing and the female constraint members to rotate relative to each other while limiting the separation between the feed table and the positioner block along the rotational axis of the pivot pin.

Abstract: A protective case for keys, comprised of a sleeve constructed from an elastic based fabric, and a split ring. The sleeve is mounted to the ring in a method that allows it to be reversed inside out, and allows one half of the ring to always be contained within the sleeve. The keys are attached to one side of the split ring. By reversing the orientation of the sleeve, the keys are then captured on the interior of the sleeve. The elastic fabric of the sleeve applies pressure to the keys, preventing them from rattling amongst themselves, this protects the keys from damage and eliminates the rattling noise.

Abstract: An adhesive mounted device clip. In one embodiment a carabine styled clip is attached to an adhesive backed mounting foot by means of a strain relieving cord loop. The resulting assembly can permanently mount to any handheld electronic device, such as a cellular telephone (base object) by means of the adhesive backed mounting foot. The carabine clip can be used to attach the assembly to other secondary objects. Thus rendering the device attached to the secondary object. The strain-relieved connection allows for a range of free motion between the device and secondary object.

Abstract: A shock and weather protective telephone case, composed of two separate halves which when mated together form a hollow cylinder with capped ends. A mobile telephone or other similarly sized equipment is protected by placing it within the cylinder. The body of the case includes an indentation to secure the case to a standard bicycle water bottle holder. The case provides a waterproof seal with which to protect the contents. Foam inserts are located on the internal walls of the cylinder to secure and protect the contents from shock and also allow acoustical clearance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for introducing an oxidant mixed with a carrier gas into pre-heating zone of a continuous furnace for effectively removing lubricant from powder metal compacts prior to sintering at high temperatures. Mixing a controlled amount of a gaseous oxidizing agent such as moisture, carbon dioxide, air or mixtures thereof with a carrier gas and introducing the mixture into the preheating zone of a continuous furnace under controlled conditions accelerates removal of lubricant from powder metal compacts prior to sintering at high temperature by decomposing lubricant vapors into smaller and more volatile hydrocarbons, produces sintered components with close to soot- and residue-free surfaces and with the desired physical properties, prolongs the life of furnace components including muffles and belts, and reduces downtime, maintenance and operating costs.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for introducing an oxidant mixed with a carrier gas into pre-heating zone of a continuous furnace for effectively removing lubricant from powder metal compacts prior to sintering at high temperatures. Mixing a controlled amount of a gaseous oxidizing agent such as moisture, carbon dioxide, air or mixtures thereof with a carrier gas and introducing the mixture into the preheating zone of a continuous furnace under controlled conditions accelerates removal of lubricant from powder metal compacts prior to sintering at high temperature by decomposing lubricant vapors into smaller and more volatile hydrocarbons, produces sintered components with close to soot- and residue-free surfaces and with the desired physical properties, prolongs the life of furnace components including muffles and belts, and reduces downtime, maintenance and operating costs.