Abstract: An explosively actuated fastener system comprises an open-ended outer tubular member; an open-ended tubular cap being attached to the back end of the outer tubular member having an inward circular protrusion at its back end; an open-ended barrel member connecting the muzzle to the outer tubular member; an open-ended inner tubular member with an outward circular protrusion and an inward circular protrusion being positioned at the front end; a reciprocable ejector comprising a retaining section and a firing rod that comprises a front section, a middle section and a back section; an ejector housing comprising a tube and a firing pin that extends forwardly from the tube; a forward spring being positioned within the inner tubular member; a balancing spring being positioned within the outer tubular member; a handle being attached to the back end of the inner tubular member; an open-ended sliding guide being positioned in front of the outward circular protrusion of the inner tubular member and within the outer tubul

Abstract: This invention provides an extension comprising a first and second side wall each having an aperture, a back wall extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, a spring-loaded releasable lock positioned adjacent to the apertures of the side walls and two retaining posts attached to the back wall near and below the releasable lock. The releasable lock includes a pair of side pins that are each inserted from the corresponding aperture in the first and second side wall into a hole in an adjustable leg of the workpiece. The extension is slid up and down the adjustable leg when the side pins of the releasable lock are moved out of the holes of the adjustable leg and the releasable lock is retained downwards between the retaining posts of the extension. The method of application of the extension to adjustable legs of workpieces is also described.

Abstract: An improved spring-loaded parallelogram stilt. An improved leg support attachment is provided in which the leg support is attached by a capturing bracket to the rearward vertical support. A nut and bolt pass through the capturing bracket, the bottom of the leg support and through a plastic block captured within the inside of the hollow tubular vertical leg support. A yoke structure is provided at the shoe platform level for providing further connection and adjustable support for the leg support. The yoke structure is of two pieces which surround the tubular leg support and has an inner surface made of a resilient material. The yoke structure is slidably engaged with a slot in a bracket attached to the outside of the shoe platform. The lower leg support attachment employing the capturing bracket and the yoke structure serve to prevent the leg support from accidentally becoming detached from the stilt.

Abstract: A net post for ball games comprising primarily a plurality of hollow tubes which are of different diameters and can be fitted one over the other is disclosed. An adaptor comprising an outer screwed sleeve member and a lining press member is provided for the connection of two hollow tubes. A slidable threading lug is fitted over each of the hollow tubes. By fitting the hollow tubes one over the other, the net posts of the present invention can be reduced in dimensions to facilitate storage, shipment and carrying and can also facilitate adjustment and operation. Moreover, the installation of the net posts and the height adjustment of the net for use are facilitated by the provision of the threading lugs.