Abstract: A safety system for a power miter saw comprises a support member, at least one multidirectional manipulator including a workpiece holder member moveably mounted to the support member for securing a workpiece in place, and a control box. The workpiece holder member includes a presence indicator operatively connected to the control box and configured to detect the physical presence of a saw operator's hand on the at least one multidirectional manipulator when the saw operator's hand engages the presence indicator. The control box is operatively connectable to a trigger switch of the power miter saw so that an electric motor of the power miter saw is activated only when both the presence indicator of the safety system and the trigger switch of the power miter saw are engaged by both hands of an operator of the power miter saw.

Abstract: This application teaches a flush mount, quick inspection portal for aircraft. An object of the invention is to provide a flush inspection portal that will allow quick access into inspection areas. Another object of the invention is to reduce the number of man hours required for periodic inspection of aircraft. Another object of the invention is to reduce the number of man hours required for periodic inspections. Another object of this invention is to provide a flush inspection portal that is durable against extreme temperature changes and vibrations. Another object of the invention is to provide inspection portals that may replace cover plates as an after factory add on or in manufacturing.

Abstract: A flush inspection portal that will allow quick access into inspection areas.

Abstract: A bumper device is attached to a data storage apparatus for dampening externally originated shock loads. The disc drive apparatus comprises a base, a transducer assembly, and a printed circuit board assembly. The printed circuit board assembly is attached to an exterior surface of the base, and a bumper device is attached to the circuit board to engage external surfaces and to absorb shock loads created by an impact from such external surfaces.