Abstract: A method of determining a depth of a hole formed in a work piece is disclosed. The method includes determining the hole depth based upon a load signal indicative of a load on a tool forming the hole during the forming of the hole. The hole depth determined is then adjusted with an offset and component specifications are combined with the hole length to determine a component specification for use in the hole to fix components together. At least a part of the depth determination and component specification can be carried out automatically in a computer, for an array of holes.

Abstract: A method of determining a depth of a hole formed in a work piece is disclosed. The method includes determining the hole depth based upon a load signal indicative of a load on a tool forming the hole during the forming of the hole. The hole depth determined is then adjusted with an offset and component specifications are combined with the hole length to determine a component specification for use in the hole to fix components together. At least a part of the depth determination and component specification can be carried out automatically in a computer, for an array of holes.

Abstract: My invention is an apparatus, that adjusts the vertical position of a bicycle handlebar assembly, through the use of an adjustable telescoping gooseneck; which adjusts by the use of a sliding shaft; IE gooseneck, through a sleeve, which replaces the original stem or gooseneck of a bicycle; allowing the rider to raise or lower the handlebar position, while still riding, through the use of a retractable locking pin, that is actuated remotely, by a lever that is mounted on the handlebar. My invention does not pivot in any way and the complete handlebar/gooseneck assembly is completely removable from the bicycle frame, for ease of storage.

Abstract: The invention enhances business intelligence systems by allowing both report authors and consumers (users of reports) operating in their individual choice of interface language to have full access to content (data) in that language, or in any one of a number of languages. This functionality is provided by the inclusion of at least two locales. The invention provides for defining locale mappings, mapping a locale from an unsupported locale to supported locale, defaulting to a valid locale for users with incomplete or invalid locale specifications, and for specifying object names, descriptions, and tips in multiple languages.