Abstract: The present invention is directed to an injection molding valve configured to prevent the leaking or stringing of injected thermoplastic from the valve. The valve includes a housing having a first bore along a length thereof and a second bore intersecting the first bore. A rotatable member is inserted through the second bore and is in communication with a lever for the actuation thereof. The rotatable member includes a hole therethrough such that when the hole is aligned with the first bore, thermoplastic may travel freely through the first bore. The second bore further includes at least one groove in communication with a port for receiving injected thermoplastic. The injected thermoplastic is hardened to form an seal therein and configured to prevent thermoplastic from leaking out of the valve housing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an injection molding valve configured to prevent the leaking or stringing of injected thermoplastic from the valve. The valve includes a housing having a first bore along a length thereof and a second bore intersecting the first bore. A rotatable member is inserted through the second bore and is in communication with a lever for the actuation thereof. The rotatable member includes a hole therethrough such that when the hole is aligned with the first bore, thermoplastic may travel freely through the first bore. The second bore further includes at least one groove in communication with a port for receiving injected thermoplastic. The injected thermoplastic is hardened to form an seal therein and configured to prevent thermoplastic from leaking out of the valve housing.

Abstract: An internally lighted flag mast that reflects light externally using reflective surfaces within the flag mast to illuminate a flag hanging therefrom. An opaque cover, sides and baffles on the flag mast block direct light from being emitted and only allow reflected light to illuminate the flag. During darkness, a photosensor means automatically activates the light source.

Abstract: A swimmer training apparatus for securement substantially within the side walls of a swimming tank. The apparatus comprises a collapsable support frame including at least one upstanding support arm having a lower side wall engaging element and an upper lateral restraint means for pivotal coupling with either the side wall lip, the outside of the deck, or the rope junction receptacle of the swimming tank side wall. Extending from the tank side wall towards the middle of the swimming tank, the support frame is attached to the swimmer by means of a flexible tether connected to a detachable, load distributing harness which is disposed about the waist of the swimmer. Such a portable swimmer training apparatus provides the swimmer with a commodius means of shock-dampened restraint confining the swimmer to a particular area of the pool while allowing him lateral maneuverability for the practice of various swimming strokes.