Abstract: The embodiment of the invention provides a combination bracket and electrical connector assembly for plural components for removable installation into a vehicle. The combination includes a bracket assembly that surrounds two or more stacked components, holding the components together. An upper connector assembly has a first housing and a bottom open face and has plural first connecting elements mounted into the first housing, the upper connecting assembly arranged for mounting onto a vehicle surface. A lower connector assembly has a second housing and a top open face and is arranged for mounting onto the bracket assembly, the lower connector assembly having plural second connecting elements mounted into the second housing. The plural first connecting elements arranged to automatically engage the plural second connecting elements when the lower connector assembly is slid under the upper connector assembly.

Abstract: A scraping device has a scissor-like construction with two blades. Each blade can extend in a same plane as handle of the device. One of the blades is more dull than the other, the dull blade adapted to abut a part of the human body without causing any permanent physical change thereto, and the other being sharper than the dull blade which is designed to cut or remove part of the body. In some embodiments, one or both blades are rotatable in a plane which is normal to the direction of rotation of the handles relative to each other. In other embodiments, the blades are fixed at an angle relative to the handles and/or direction of movement of the handles. The dull blade may be inline with the handles while the sharp blade and/or cutting edge of the sharp blade is out of line therewith.

Abstract: A scraping device has a scissor-like construction with two blades. Each blade can extend in a same plane as handle of the device. One of the blades is more dull than the other, the dull blade adapted to abut a part of the human body without causing any permanent physical change thereto, and the other being sharper than the dull blade which is designed to cut or remove part of the body. In some embodiments, one or both blades are rotatable in a plane which is normal to the direction of rotation of the handles relative to each other. In other embodiments, the blades are fixed at an angle relative to the handles and/or direction of movement of the handles. The dull blade may be inline with the handles while the sharp blade and/or cutting edge of the sharp blade is out of line therewith.

Abstract: This invention is an interchangeable hand tool device for surgical and other applications. The device includes an adjustable, interchangeable first jaw; an adjustable, interchangeable second jaw; a base to which the first and second jaws are attached; a central pivot about which one or both jaws can rotate; an interchangeable first handle connected to the base; an interchangeable second handle connected to the base.

Abstract: This invention is an interchangeable hand tool device for surgical and other applications. The device includes an adjustable, interchangeable first jaw; an adjustable, interchangeable second jaw; a base to which the first and second jaws are attached; a central pivot about which one or both jaws can rotate; an interchangeable first handle connected to the base; an interchangeable second handle connected to the base.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for a folding table assembly comprising a lifting assist center torsion bar assembly, a lift off caster assembly and a stability locking mechanism. A folding table assembly with a lifting assist mechanism provides a lifting assist force during a portion of the folding process of a foldable table from an unfolded use position to a folded storage position. A lift off caster assembly maintains an unfolded table assembly in a stationary position and prevents the unfolded table from wandering or deviating from its original location on the floor. There is also provided a stability locking mechanism that can set the folding table in a folded and stable semi-closed position.

Abstract: A biasing system for use with a multi-stage depressed collector of a high power amplifier includes one or more adjustable power sources. A power controller provides control signals to the power sources depending on the operational RF power level. For low power applications, biasing of collector electrodes is reduced such that savings in energy costs are realized, and operational temperature and wear are reduced. The control signals are based on values stored in a look-up table. For multiple depressed electrodes, biasing can be controlled in tandem or independently.

Abstract: An activator means for use in activating or re-activating adhesive and sealant compositions that have been pre-applied to a bonding surface prior to mating said bonding surface said means having a plurality of features for directly acting upon the pre-applied composition.

Abstract: A coated paper stock having high moisture vapor barrier characteristics and ingredient compatible with recycling and repulping is disclosed comprising a substrate coated on at least one surface with a subcoat. The subcoat comprises a hydrolyzed amphoteric vegetable protein at at least 11 weight percent based on weight of the subcoat. A top coat is coated over said subcoat. The top coat consists essentially of a water-based dispersion of a film forming vinyl addition polymer, conjugated diene polymer or copolymer of either polymer, such as acrylic polymers, acrylic copolymers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, styrene acrylate copolymers, styrene butadiene copolymers, polyvinylidene chloride and polyvinylidene chloride copolymers. The top coat is substantially free of mineral pigments that interfere with the moisture vapor barrier characteristics. The vegetable protein is preferably a hydrolyzed amphoteric soybean protein with an average molecular weight less than 400,000 Daltons.

Abstract: An insulating beverage cup or sleeve is produced with a foam layer disposed on an inner surface of a food or beverage paper stock. A polyethylene film layer is arranged in a position between a paper stock layer and an inside surface of the beverage container. The foam layer decreases the energy transfer between the beverage and the user's hands allowing the user to hold onto the cup for an extended period of time without causing user discomfort or pain, e.g. greatly extends the hold time of the paper cup. The exterior surface of the beverage cup remains highly printable and predisposed to high quality graphics both before and after cup manufacture.