Abstract: A multi-purpose folding tool which features inwardly tapered handles to provide external plier jaw storage, thereby leaving greater room for supplemental tool storage inside the handles, a box-beam handle construction for greater strength, downwardly opening handles to facilitate ease of use, a unique supplemental tool locking and release mechanism, and laminated plier jaws which are riveted together for even greater strength and overall integrity.

Abstract: A rechargeable flashlight is provided comprising in combination a tubular housing open at one end and closed at an opposite end. An integral lamp assembly and power supply circuit are slidably received within the tubular housing. An electrical connector is provided at the closed end of the tubular housing to selectively interconnect the power supply circuit to an external electrical power source, such as an AC socket, to recharge the battery. In a second position, the electrical connector is disconnected from the power supply circuit, and power is provided by the rechargeable battery. The open end of the tubular housing is closed by a removable lens assembly, concentrically receiving a lamp extending from the integral lamp assembly, for organizing the light produced by the lamp into a beam.

Abstract: A lantern assembly is provided having a handle supporting beam. The handle is attached to a low profile base containing a channel defined about its circumference configured to receive and stow a length of electric cord therein. The electric cord is connected at one end to a pair of terminals extending from the top of the base, which also serves to attach the handle to the base. The opposite end of the electric cord is attached to a connector for coupling the lamp to the vehicle power supply. The lamp configuration is specially configured and adapted to easily convert a battery-powered lantern to one for use with a vehicle.

Abstract: An improved leaf assembly for incorporation into a book, or formed as part of a cover of a book, to allow selective placement of a page adjacent or atop a selected leaf of the book.

Abstract: An automotive alternator rectifier bridge comprising a pair of generally flat heat-conducting laminated bases each having a central layer of aluminum with layers of copper bonded to the opposite surfaces thereof. A plurality of first diodes have their cathodes solder-connected to one surface of one of the bases. The anodes of a plurality of second diodes are solder-connected to one surface of the other of these bases. Each diode is constituted by a discrete semiconductor chip having a metallic layer in ohmic contact with one face thereof and each diode is secured to one of the bases by having its metallic layer soldered to the laminated base. Electrical conductors are solder-connected to the anodes of the first diodes and to the cathodes of said second diodes and extend generally parallel to the bases for connection to automotive alternator terminals. Methods of fabricating these bridges are also described.