Abstract: The present invention relates to a segmented, combination level and square that has a rotating joint. In a preferred embodiment, this hand tool provides the user with many optional tools in one. The tool can be configured as a level, a T-square, a framing square, a T-bevel, or a pocket square. In a preferred embodiment, this multi-segmented combination tool also provides the user with a convenient way not only to configure a level, in one inch increments, to any length from several inches to at least ten feet in length, but also to create more than one tool at a time such as a T-level and a framing square. In other preferred embodiments, the user is provided with optional features that enable them to carry on-site a single tool that can perform all tasks needed to do general construction layout such as roof framing.

Abstract: A chain tensioner for tensioning a chain mounted on a support structure. The tensioner (10) includes a bracket (46) secured to a support structure (46) and a pin (56) connected to the bracket. Further included is an elongated shoe (26) having first and second enlarged ends (28, 30) an exterior wall surface (34) extending the length thereof to engage a chain (14), a blade spring (48) disposed within the shoe (26) generally parallel to the wall surface (34), a generally semi-cylindrical indentation (58) extending through the first end (28) to engage the pin (56).

Abstract: A chain tensioner apparatus which has a blade spring received laterally into a slot in the side of an elongated plastic shoe. A shoe mounting bracket carries the shoe and includes a side wall which overlies the slot to retain the blade spring in position. One end of the shoe is pivotally connected to the bracket, and the opposite end is retained in position and permitted to shift relative to the pivoted end by a retaining tab spaced outwardly of the side wall of the bracket.

Abstract: A chain tensioner particularly for use in confined spaces having a blade ing mechanically interlocked with a plastic shoe. The plastic shoe engages the chain to be tensioned and the shoe may be made of a rigid heat stabilized nylon.

Abstract: Electrographic stylus recording apparatus for producing a magnetically attractable toner powder image on a receptor belt including two rotatable cylindrical sleeves, each having a non-rotatable magnetic roll, with one sleeve positioned adjacent the upstream side of a stylus array and the other sleeve adjacent the downstream side with each of such sleeves adapted for connection to a d.c. source, the upstream sleeve being connected to a d.c. source to place toner powder on the receptor belt for delivery of toner powder to the stylus array when a toner image is to be made and the downstream sleeve being connected to a d.c. source to place toner powder on the receptor belt from such sleeve for return to the upstream side of the stylus array via the receptor belt. The magnet rolls within the sleeves are positioned to provide like magnetic poles to the stylus array to provide a magnetic flux at the recording ends of the styli in the array.

Abstract: An improved electrographic stylus recording apparatus wherein magnetically attractable toner powder used during imaging, but not forming a part of a toner image, is returned from one side of a stylus array to the toner powder hopper of the apparatus. The toner powder is transported around the stylus array by the use of fixed magnets disposed within two rotatable cylindrical sleeve members disposed on opposite sides of the stylus array. A further cylindrical sleeve member having a rotatable magnetic field producing means within the sleeve attracts toner powder from the cylindrical sleeve disposed on the toner powder hopper side of the stylus array for delivery to the toner powder hopper.

Abstract: This describes a method for improved data signaling equipment for use with well-drilling tools for rapidly sending measurements made down the hole in the wellbore to the surface without the need of an electric cable. A special well tool is connected into a drill string having a drill bit coupled thereto for drilling a borehole. During normal drilling operations, the data-sending equipment is not in operation, and the main body of circulating or drilling fluid is passed through a main valve in the downhole tool and bypasses a pressure-changing unit. A sensing unit is incorporated in the downhole tool and measures downhole parameters. When it is desired to send these data to the surface, the main circulation of drilling fluid is stopped and the bypass valve closed. Then, a small amount of fluid is supplied to the "closed" drill string from a substantially constant-pressure source.