Abstract: A cable termination system and method of assembly is provided that clamps strength members of the cable after they have been wrapped around a winding member. The clamping force required is therefore reduced by the capstan effect of the winding member. The winding member is preferably a torus that encircles the cable, and the system may comprise a number of progressively larger tori arranged in sequence along the cable to provide sufficient room for wrapping all of the strength members around them.

Abstract: A cable termination system and method of assembly is provided that clamps strength members of the cable after they have been wrapped around a winding member. The clamping force required is therefore reduced by the capstan effect of the winding member. The winding member is preferably a torus that encircles the cable, and the system may comprise a number of progressively larger tori arranged in sequence along the cable to provide sufficient room for wrapping all of the strength members around them.

Abstract: The current invention is a golf putter designed to be held by only one hand in order to achieve the ability to produce a pure pendulum motion. The pure pendulum motion has many advantages and solves problems encountered with the conventional two hand putting method. The shaft diameter is large enough to be gripped comfortably by one hand, anywhere along the shaft, and held against the arm, so that the arm and putter move in unison as a pendulum whose pivot point is the joint of the golfer's upper arm and shoulder. The golfer can move the putter in a coplanar motion similarly to a pure pendulum. The striking face of the putter may be set and maintained perpendicular to the target line, thereby solving the variable face angle problem attendant putting with two arms. Other putting errors are eliminated. The putter also works with two hands.

Abstract: Continuously variable transmission consists of two rolling friction planetaries with a transversely mounted disk interposed between wheels of the planetaries. Varying the position of the disk varies the speed ratio. Transmitted forces urge an idler wheel into a converging space between the internal ring and the wheel in contact with the disk so as to establish contact forces as a function of transmitted torque. Ratio change is made easy by temporarily moving the disk laterally and utilizing the resultant change in contact position to establish a velocity vector which urges the disk toward a new position using only the power being transmitted. Well-known gear systems are used to extend the ratio range. Well-known tractants, or friction enhancing lubricants are used as lubricants to prevent wear yet maximize capacity.