Abstract: A removable and portable storage tote for an under seat storage system that comprises a front side constructed of a pliable material, a back side constructed of the pliable material, a left side constructed of the pliable material, a right side constructed of the pliable material, a bottom connected to the front side, the back side, the left side and the right side, and a top side constructed of a pliable material, that is hingedly connected to the back side and selectively connectable to the left side, right side and front. The storage tote additionally comprises a plurality of tether mechanisms attached to at least one of the front side, back side, left side and right side that are structured and operable to removably retain the tote within a cavity beneath a seat of a vehicle.

Abstract: A removable and portable storage tote for an under seat storage system that comprises a front side constructed of a pliable material, a back side constructed of the pliable material, a left side constructed of the pliable material, a right side constructed of the pliable material, a bottom connected to the front side, the back side, the left side and the right side, and a top side constructed of a pliable material, that is hingedly connected to the back side and selectively connectable to the left side, right side and front. The storage tote additionally comprises a plurality of tether mechanisms attached to at least one of the front side, back side, left side and right side that are structured and operable to removably retain the tote within a cavity beneath a seat of a vehicle.

Abstract: A connector tube for a heater core is shown, wherein the connector tube facilitates a connection to a plurality of heater core extension tubes having different geometries.

Abstract: Described is a drive assembly (20) and a production assembly (22) for use in producing reciprocating motion. In one embodiment, the drive assembly is formed as a flexible hose hydraulic cylinder that uses a source of fluid pressure to extend and retract a flexible hose. One or more valves are available to regulate the pressure within the flexible hose. A reciprocating member is connected to the flexible hose. Extension and retraction of the hose cause corresponding translation in the reciprocating member. In one embodiment, the reciprocating member is a piston rod that is biased in one direction.

Abstract: An automotive alternator includes an inner housing assembly, an outer housing assembly mounted over the inner housing assembly, and an internal plate mounted within the outer housing assembly. The inner housing assembly, the outer housing assembly, and the internal plate define a sealed flow chamber. The flow chamber includes an inlet reservoir and an outlet reservoir located adjacent a first end, and a cross over reservoir located adjacent a second end. The inner housing assembly includes a plurality of radially extending axial fins. The fins extend outward from the sleeve toward the outer housing to define a plurality of axial flow channels. A first portion of the flow channels interconnects the inlet reservoir to the cross over reservoir and a second portion of the flow channels interconnects the cross over reservoir to the outlet reservoir.

Abstract: A disposable probe cover for an electronic tympanic ("ear") thermometer is made of closed-cell foam that is laminated with a sheet of high density polyethylene plastic film substantially transparent to infrared radiant energy. The probe cover is hollow, defining a central passageway that accepts an oversized probe and can potentially accommodate a variety of different probe configurations. The foam construction allows the probe cover to stretch over the oversized probe--retaining the probe cover on the probe during use. The foam construction also allows the probe cover to deform when inserted into a patient's ear--sealing the patient's ear canal to prevent external heat and light from affecting the measurement, and providing a high degree of cushioning and comfort not available in any prior disposable probe cover design. The film laminate and foam provide a barrier that is impervious to germs, fluids and other secretions--further reducing the already low risk of cross-contamination.

Abstract: A lightweight golf club and accessory carrier for transporting and retaining a plurality of golf clubs, tees, balls marker and score keeping pencil in a compact package size. The carrier is made out of a flexible plastic material in the form of a single injection molded body comprising a handle connected to the inside surfaces near the top of two downwardly extending end walls. Near the bottom of the device, a ball carrier extends between the inside surface of each end wall. The ball carrier is design to hold three golf balls within a flexible plastic structure that enables the balls to be installed or removed from either the from or back of the carrier. A plurality of flexible club holding clips extend off of the outside and inside surfaces of each end wall and are configured to retain the shaft of a typical golf club.

Abstract: A disposable probe cover for an electronic tympanic ("ear") thermometer is made of closed-cell foam that is laminated with a sheet of high density polyethylene plastic film substantially transparent to infrared radiant energy. The probe cover is hollow, defining a central passageway that accepts an oversized probe and can potentially accommodate a variety of different probe configurations. The foam construction allows the probe cover to stretch over the oversized probe--retaining the probe cover on the probe during use. The foam construction also allows the probe cover to deform when inserted into a patient's ear--sealing the patient's ear canal to prevent external heat and light from affecting the measurement, and providing a high degree of cushioning and comfort not available in any prior disposable probe cover design. The film laminate and foam provide a barrier that is impervious to germs, fluids and other secretions--further reducing the already low risk of cross-contamination.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for carrying in-line skates and accessories. The in-line skates have blades that have at least two adjacent wheels and at least one substantially enclosed opening. The apparatus comprising a continuous plastic molded body consisting of a support structure with an extending member forming a handle. The support structure has a pair of outwardly extending flexible tabs sized to secure a hockey puck or ball between them. On the opposite side of the handle are two outwardly extending flexible extensions that are opposed to each other forming a channel that is sized to tightly fit the shaft of a hockey stick allowing the user to secure a hockey stick to the apparatus. In addition, the support structure includes a first and second vertical member appropriately spaced apart that extend downward from the main body of the support structure and are opposed to each other.

Abstract: A disposable probe cover for an electronic tympanic ("ear") thermometer is made of closed-cell foam that is laminated with a sheet of high density polyethylene plastic film substantially transparent to infrared radiant energy. The probe cover is hollow, defining a central passageway that accepts an oversized probe and can potentially accommodate a variety of different probe configurations. The foam construction allows the probe cover to stretch over the oversized probe--retaining the probe cover on the probe during use. The foam construction also allows the probe cover to deform when inserted into a patient's ear--sealing the patient's ear canal to prevent external heat and light from affecting the measurement, and providing a high degree of cushioning and comfort not available in any prior disposable probe cover design. The film laminate and foam provide a barrier that is impervious to germs, fluids and other secretions--further reducing the already low risk of cross-contamination.

Abstract: The present invention is a slip ring assembly for an automotive alternator, or other appropriate rotary electric machine, which includes at least one slip ring, a plastic body mounting the slip ring, at least one electrical terminal connected to the slip ring and supported by the body and at least one reinforcement ring. The reinforcement ring is operatively disposed on the plastic body and operatively adapted so as to strengthen the slip ring assembly against catastrophic failure resulting from loads applied to the slip ring assembly while it is under severe operating conditions. By employing such a reinforcement ring, the present slip ring assembly can be produced inexpensively with plastic bodies made from polyester and like plastics and yet still be able to withstand operating loads applied under high rotational speeds, elevated temperatures and other adverse conditions.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a rotor of a "claw pole" alternator includes first and second pole pieces with intermeshing fingers. Magnetic inserts are provided made preferably of permanent magnet material. Each insert extends under the end of a pole finger of the rotor and has two surfaces which face radially outward from the rotor. The resulting design provides improved power output and reduced acoustic noise when compared with conventional alternators, in a design which is durable and amenable to mass production.

Abstract: An alternator rotor assembly comprises two "claw pole" pole pieces and a field coil assembly mounted between the pole pieces for rotation therewith. The field coil assembly comprises a bobbin and a coil of wire wound around the body of the bobbin. The bobbin further comprises two walls extending radially away from the center of the bobbin, between which the coil wire is wound. Projecting from the walls are flaps which extend radially outward. The flaps are designed to be bent over by the pole fingers as the rotor assembly is assembled. When so bent over, the flaps help retain the coil wire on the bobbin and help prevent short-circuiting of the coil wire to the inner radius defined by the pole fingers. The ends of the flaps have notches. In one embodiment of the invention, the notches are adapted to allow insertion of the ends of the pole fingers. The notches in the flaps help assure alignment of the flaps and the pole fingers as assembly is begun.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for an electrical machine includes two pole pieces with intermeshing pole fingers. Disposed between the pole pieces is a silencer assembly with silencer portions at least partially filling the gaps between adjacent pairs of intermeshed pole fingers. The silencer portions have projections which cooperate with lateral surfaces of the pole fingers to limit outward radial movement of the silencer portions.

Abstract: The disclosed well purging and sampling pump has a hydraulically actuated rim driven cylindrical pumping piston assisted by an internal precharged gas return spring all mounted coaxially within a pump housing cylinder suitable for being lowered into and supported by the hydraulic conduits for actuation and pump delivery.

Abstract: A multi-channel pipe for monitoring groundwater in aquifers at multiple levels below a single site. Pipe sections each comprise an outer wall, an interior element dividing the pipe into multiple channels, a monitoring port opening into one of the channels, coupling means for joining pipe sections lengthwise to each other, and a plug for plugging the channel immediately below the monitoring ports. The interior element is preferably star-shaped, having a hollow cylindrical central core and eight radial segments affixed between the core and the outer wall. Each channel is defined in part by the outer wall and in part by two adjacent segments of the interior element. Corresponding channels of adjacent pipe sections are joined by couplings each channel receiving one end of a coupling. A capped plug is inserted into the upper end of the coupling below immediately above the monitoring ports of a channel. An inflatable packer encircling the pipe seals the drill hole between groups of monitoring ports.

Abstract: A fluid pressure transducer of the null balance type in which a fluid whose pressure is being sensed acts against one face of a diaphragm and a balancing control fluid acts against the opposite face. Control fluid pressure is uniformly distributed against the control face of the diaphragm by a porous element, preferably made of a sintered material. Movement or displacement of the diaphragm opens a sensing element and may be controlled by use of a similar pressure distributing porous element placed on the sensing side. The volume defined between the two porous elements limits maximum diaphragm travel and displacement. Transducers made according to the invention have high sensitivity. The transducers are particularly well adapted for measurement of pore pressure in earth fills or natural geological environments.

Abstract: A vibratory-wire strain gage has mounting flanges integral to the instrument for disposition of the wire and its low-profile casing in intimate, substantially coplanar relation to the measuring surface.