Abstract: A method for viewing by the driver of the blind area on a vehicle side opposite the driver comprises (1) viewing through a pivotally mounted mirror focused on a first line extending outwardly from the vehicle side opposite the driver normal to the vehicle longitudinal axis, and (2) viewing through the mirror as it is pivoted rearwardly through at least 35.degree. for covering the blind area prior to making the turn in the direction of the vehicle opposite side. A few external remote control mirrors and a method for forming a mirror assembly for the side of a vehicle opposite to the driver's side for viewing by the driver of the total blind area on that side are disclosed.

Abstract: A shock absorber having a housing with a piston chamber and a radially spaced accumulator chamber. A piston rod having a piston at its inner end is slideably mounted in the piston chamber, while the outer end of the piston rod extends outwardly from the shock absorber housing wherein it is provided with a striker plate which is initially positioned for engagement by a load to be decelerated. The fluid passage between the accumulator and the piston chambers is provided with a tapered metering slot designed to communicate a lesser amount of oil between the piston and the accumulator chambers as the piston is decelerated, resulting in a gradual deceleration of the load exerted on the piston. An adjustable metering valve carried by the shock absorber housing is utilized to communicate oil from the piston chamber when a load is exerted on the striker plate which is less than the maximum amount the shock absorber may receive.

Abstract: A tool holder adapted to be swivelly mounted on a lathe turret includes an open channel to horizontally support an elongated cutting tool projecting outwardly to operate on a rotating workpiece. Dowels are insertable in aligned holes vertically defined at predetermined locations through the tool holder. The placement of two pins in a desired alignment relative to a line of reference permits the adjustment of the tool holder upon the face of the turret to locate the tool horizontally at a selected angle with the workpiece. Snap rings are close fitted to the dowels so as to frictionally engage the dowel along its length, fixing the position of the dowels in the vertical holes. In a particular embodiment the lower surface of the tool channel is coplanar with the mounting surface of the tool holder. A shim can be inserted to raise the lower channel surface to accommodate the centerline requirements of lathes designed for larger diameter tools.

Abstract: A tool holder adapted to be mounted on a lathe turret is of rigid, one-piece construction and removably secures any one of a wide range of interchangeable drills of different diameters. The tools are secured at a centerline located at an exact predetermined distance, e.g. 0.375 inch, above the bottom surface of the holder so as to exactly locate the centerline of the tool respective the top surface of the turret. The distal end of the tool holder is spaced fractionally above the base plate of the lathe turret, providing for spring-loading of the tool.

Abstract: A cut-off tool holder adapted to be swivelly mounted on a lathe turret, includes a block supporting an elongated cutting tool. A spring-loaded overhead clamping lid, releasably secured to the supporting block, firmly holds the cutting tool in place. The lid is pivotable on a cylinder which is disposed in juxtaposed hollowed-out portions of the support block and lid, in parallel alignment with the orientation of the cutting tool. The cylinder comprises a center section intermediate a pair of adjoining end sections of reduced diameter.