Abstract: A tool for reforming printed circuit board backplane connector pins on a rod control system. The pin reforming tool of this invention is aligned into a card cage using existing card guides and locates itself around the backplane connector. The tool uses a uniquely designed die (that can be set up for one or multiple pin applications) that precisely engages into the connector and around the pin or pins to be reformed, with the assistance of a zig zag alignment guide matched specifically for the pin spacing. A consistent reforming force is applied via a force applicator structured to provide a force of a preselected magnitude.

Abstract: A tool for reforming printed circuit board backplane connector pins on a rod control system. The pin reforming tool of this invention is aligned into a card cage using existing card guides and locates itself around the backplane connector. The tool uses a uniquely designed die (that can be set up for one or multiple pin applications) that precisely engages into the connector and around the pin or pins to be reformed, with the assistance of a zig zag alignment guide matched specifically for the pin spacing. A consistent reforming force is applied via a force applicator structured to provide a force of a preselected magnitude.

Abstract: An apparatus to substantially minimize accidental tipping of a container partially filled with a liquid. The apparatus includes a first portion engageable with at least one of a tray, a coaster, a cup holder disposed in a vehicle and said container and a second portion disposed one of in and on one of the tray, coaster and cup holder the first portion is disposed on the container and on the container when the first portion is disposed one of in and on such one of the tray, coaster and cup holder.

Abstract: A test lead assembly is provided for an electrical connector assembly, such as a terminal board. The terminal board includes a generally planar member and a number of fasteners, such as terminal screws, which are structured to fasten and electrically connect electrical conductors to the generally planar member. The test lead assembly includes an extension member having first and second opposing ends, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The first end is fastened to the enlarged head of a corresponding one of the terminal screws. A connection element is disposed at or about the second end of the extension member. In one embodiment the connection element is a thumb screw that electrically connects a test element to the extension member. The test lead assembly enables the terminal board to be tested, without loosening or otherwise disturbing the electrical connections of the terminal board. An associated method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A test lead assembly is provided for an electrical connector assembly, such as a terminal board. The terminal board includes a generally planar member and a number of fasteners, such as terminal screws, which are structured to fasten and electrically connect electrical conductors to the generally planar member. The test lead assembly includes an extension member having first and second opposing ends, and an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The first end is fastened to the enlarged head of a corresponding one of the terminal screws. A connection element is disposed at or about the second end of the extension member. In one embodiment the connection element is a thumb screw that electrically connects a test element to the extension member. The test lead assembly enables the terminal board to be tested, without loosening or otherwise disturbing the electrical connections of the terminal board. An associated method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus, in combination with at least one of a top shelf and a tray of a ladder, for preventing tipping of the bucket and paint can. The apparatus comprises an opening having a predetermined diameter disposed in at least one of the top shelf and the tray of the ladder. The opening has a first plurality of gear like members disposed on an inner circumference of the opening. There is a disc like member engageable with the opening and having each of a predetermined diameter, a predetermined thickness and a predetermined height. The disc like member has a second plurality of gear like members formed in an outer surface of the disc like member. The second plurality of gear like members for engagement with the first plurality of gear like members on the opening. The present invention also includes a means for attaching the disc like member to a bottom surface of one of the bucket and the paint can.

Abstract: An apparatus useful as at least one of a table place mat and a lap top tray which prevents tipping of a specially configured fluid container includes a first member having a predetermined shape and a second member disposed at least one of within and on an upper surface of such first member at a predetermined location for both retaining and preventing tipping of such specially configured fluid container.

Abstract: An apparatus useful as at least one of a table place mat and a lap top tray which prevents tipping of a specially configured fluid container includes a first member having a predetermined shape and a second member disposed at least one of within and on an upper surface of such first member at a predetermined location for both retaining and preventing tipping of such specially configured fluid container.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing tipping of a specially configured fluid container. The apparatus comprises a ring like member having each of a predetermined diameter, a predetermined thickness and a predetermined height and a plurality of gear like members secured to an inner surface of the ring like member, the plurality of gear like members having a first predetermined pitch, the plurality of gear like members for engagement with a plurality of gear like members disposed on a preformed predetermined member of such specially configured fluid container.

Abstract: An improved tube inspection probe is provided of the type that includes a probe head assembly formed from a body member and a sensor holding mechanism for resiliently engaging a sensor against the inner wall of a tube, and a flexible cable connected to the body member for helically moving the probe head assembly through the interior of a tube. The improved probe comprises at least one centering device mounted around the cable for maintaining the axis of rotation of the cable in alignment with the center line of the tube, which includes a plurality of resilient finger members mounted around and extending away from the periphery of an annular member that surrounds the cable, wherein each of the fingers is canted at an acute angle with respect to a line tangent to the periphery of the annular member.