Abstract: An electrode for a liquid-cooled plasma arc torch is provided that includes a torch body and a cathodic element. The electrode includes an electrode body having a proximal end and a distal end extending along a central longitudinal axis. The electrode also includes a retention region located at the proximal end of the electrode body. The retention region is shaped to engage a first portion of the torch body for retaining the electrode within the torch body. The electrode additionally includes a current interface region located axially proximal to the retention region on the electrode body. The current interface region configured to slidably engage a second portion of the torch body while electrically communicating with the cathodic element of the plasma arc torch. The electrode further includes a sealing member circumferentially disposed about the electrode body. The sealing member is located axially distal to the current interface region and the retention region.

Abstract: A standalone vehicle speed detecting device that is portable and transportable, that creates the illusion of a police car when viewed by a vehicle driver, and that reacts to the detection of a speeding vehicle in a manner that simulates initial law enforcement vehicle engagement.

Abstract: A rinse agent dispenser assembly for use with an agitator for rotation and vertical reciprocation. The dispenser includes labryinth seals to retain the liquid rinse agent during vertical reciprocation of the agitator. The liquid agent retainer cup is designed to permit centrifugal discharge of the liquid agent at spin speeds. The three-part dispenser assembly is readily separated for easy cleaning.

Abstract: A self-compacting lint filter for a domestic clothes washer is mounted on a rotatable and vertically reciprocal agitator for movement therewith. The filter is in the form of an elongated mesh bag which extends axially into the hollow of the agitator upstanding centerpost. Re-circulating wash water is conveyed to a nozzle which directs the flow with its entrained lint through the mesh bag. The vertical reciprocation of the agitator provides relative motion between the flow and the bag filtering lint from the water while the shaking of the bag causes the bag to fold upon itself to self-clean collected lint from the sidewall of the bag whereby the lint is aggregated into an easily removable wad at the bottom of the bag.