Abstract: An apparatus and a method for automatically applying, without the intervention of an operator, rubber elements on a die-cutter during the manufacturing step thereof, are described. The apparatus comprises a manipulator, preferably a robotic arm, and a needle gripper. The gripper withdraws the water jet pre-cut rubber elements from a sheet with double-sided adhesive tape, and places them one by one at the point provided for by the working program.

Abstract: A device for inhibiting the loading and use of portable guns such as rifles, pistols and the like for purposes of safety when a gun is transported or put away. The device comprises a dummy cartridge (11) to be inserted into the cartridge chamber of the barrel of a gun, a cable (12) which starts from the dummy cartridge, extends into the barrel for the entire length of same and ends with a final spacer (13) protruding from the muzzle end of the barrel, and a lock (14) applied to said spacer and resting directly or indirectly against the muzzle of the barrel.