Abstract: A pallet forming concrete mold assembly includes a bottom wall having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter wall has a rectangular shape and the bottom wall has a length and width each is between 40.0 inches and 60.0 inches. A perimeter wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the perimeter edge. The perimeter wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. The top side of the bottom wall has a pair of raised sections extending from the front wall to the back wall. The raised sections form forklift slots in a concrete block formed by the bottom and perimeter walls. The raised sections are oriented parallel to each other.

Abstract: A pallet forming concrete mold assembly includes a bottom wall having a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter wall has a rectangular shape and the bottom wall has a length and width each is between 40.0 inches and 60.0 inches. A perimeter wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the perimeter edge. The perimeter wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall. The top side of the bottom wall has a pair of raised sections extending from the front wall to the back wall. The raised sections form forklift slots in a concrete block formed by the bottom and perimeter walls.

Abstract: Novel solutions for position measurement, including without limitation tools and techniques that can be used for land surveying and in similar applications. One such tool is a greatly enhanced position measurement system that takes the form of a surveying rod with substantial independent functionality, which can be used with or without a total station or similar device.

Abstract: Novel solutions for position measurement, including without limitation tools and techniques that can be used for land surveying and in similar applications. One such tool is a greatly enhanced position measurement system that takes the form of a surveying rod with substantial independent functionality, which can be used with or without a total station or similar device.

Abstract: Novel solutions for position measurement, including without limitation tools and techniques that can be used for land surveying and in similar applications. One such tool is a greatly enhanced position measurement system that takes the form of a surveying rod with substantial independent functionality, which can be used with or without a total station or similar device.

Abstract: Novel solutions for position measurement, including without limitation tools and techniques that can be used for land surveying and in similar applications. One such tool is a greatly enhanced position measurement system that takes the form of a surveying rod with substantial independent functionality, which can be used with or without a total station or similar device.

Abstract: A recess former and anchor positioning apparatus for creating recessed lift-points within concrete structures during casting, is comprised of a solid urethane semi-sphere, with two imbedded nuts on the flat side for bolting to a form wall, and a receiving slot passing through the center of the convex side for receipt of an anchor. The slot is sized dimensionally smaller than the received end of the anchor creating a secure compression-friction engagement. The apparatus is bolted to a form wall. The lifting end of an anchor is inserted into the receiving slot of the apparatus, which holds the anchor perpendicular to the form wall during casting and curing of the concrete structure. The anchor is automatically released from the apparatus upon stripping of the form, without need to remove the apparatus from the form. The lifting end of the anchor is exposed in the formed recess of the cast structure.

Abstract: Ski-binding arrangement to fix a ski boot to a ski, in particular a touring or cross-country ski, with a latch mechanism to fix the front end of the ski boot to the ski in such a way that the metatarsus and heel can be raised freely from the upper surface of the ski. The latch mechanism can be attached to a holding plate (10). The holding plate (10) in turn is so disposed that it can swing out to the sides about an axis perpendicular to the surface of the ski against the action of spring-braced elements (12) of a locking mechanism (11), the lateral swinging movement being so extensive that the plate is completely freed from the ski. The holding plate (10) is supported by way of its extreme front end (13) on a retaining part (14) mounted on the upper surface (19) of the ski, the plate (10) being so disposed that it can swing sideways about said front end. The locking mechanism (11) is associated with the back end of the holding plate (10).

Abstract: A cross-country ski binding, especially a hiking ski binding which includes a toe iron (10) adapted for mounting on a ski top and having cheeks (11) and sole catches (12) for accommodating and supporting the front part of the sole of a ski booth in sideways, forwards and upwards directions. A tension cable (14) is adapted to be passed about the heel of the boot and includes a tensioning mechanism (13) whereby the ski boot may be fixed to the toe iron (10) such that during cross-country skiing or ski hiking, the heel of the boot and the heel of the skier may be raised from the ski top. The tension cable (14) also co-operates with a mechanism (15) for varying the effective cable length. A portion of the tension cable (14) includes a tension spring (16, 17). A tightening lever (19) bearing against the sole of the boot is pivotally mounted on the portion (18) of the tension cable (14) which is intended to be passed about the heel of the boot.