Abstract: A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a first member having a body and a neck extending from the body. At least two peripheral grooves are formed in the neck. At least two resilient polymeric members are adapted to be received by the neck in the two peripheral grooves. A second member, having a central bore therethrough, is adapted to be received by the extending neck of the first member. The central bore has a first portion adapted to be coupled with one of the resilient polymeric members to seal the second member with the first member. A second portion of the central bore is adapted to be coupled with the other resilient polymeric member to retain the second member onto the first member.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing pulley rims has a first press, for initially shaping a pulley rim from a pulley rim blank, a second press, for final shaping of the pulley rim, and a clamping assembly for holding and transporting a pulley rim blank between the first press and the second press. Each of the first and second presses include a pair of dies with opposing frusto-conical portions, one of each pair of dies having a cylindrical forward extension which is adapted to extend into a central bore in the other of the pair of dies. The clamping assembly has a pair of semi-cylindrical clamping members with opposed clamping surfaces shaped to conform to the circumference of a finished pulley rim.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a method and apparatus for fabricating a pulley which the pulley rim is fabricated from a cylindrically-shaped blank of constant diameter which is deformed by relatively movable die forming members so as to form a ring having a V-shaped cross section which may then be assembled to a hub member. Auxiliary forming dies are also disclosed which may assist in the proper formation of the V-shaped cross section. In another form, the pulley rim is fabricated with multiple annular V-grooves. Apparatus effective for carrying out the above method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The fitting assembly embodies a pair of fittings, one of which is in the ure of a union having a thread on one end, a head on the other end and an axially disposed through aperture which has an enlarged central section provided with a sealing shoulder on the end. The second fitting is in the nature of metal or plastic tube which has a locking end divided into four quarters which permits the end sections to contract when advanced into the aperture and to expand into the central opening to form an anchor and a seal with an O-ring on the tube end when compressed on the sealing shoulder. The assembled fittings may, if desired, be rotatable relative to each other so that the union can have the thread rotated, via a tool engaged with a suitable wrenching surface, in the threaded aperture to which it is to be connected and the second fitting turned to have its end mated with an element to which it is to be joined.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a method and apparatus for fabricating a pulley which the pulley rim is fabricated from a cylindrically-shaped blank of constant diameter which is deformed by relatively movable die forming members so as to form a ring having a V-shaped cross section which may then be assembled to a hub member. Auxiliary forming dies are also disclosed which may assist in the proper formation of the V-shaped cross section. In another form, the pulley rim is fabricated with multiple annular V-grooves. Apparatus effective for carrying out the above method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The fitting assembly embodies a pair of fittings, one of which is in the ure of a union having a thread on one end, a head on the other end and an axially disposed through aperture which has an enlarged central section provided with a sealing shoulder on the end. The second fitting is in the nature of a metal or plastic tube which has a locking end divided into four quarters which permits the end sections to contract when advanced into the aperture and to expand into the central opening to form an anchor and a seal with an O-ring on the tube end when compressed on the sealing shoulder. The assembled fittings may, if desired, be rotatable relative to each other so that the union can have the thread rotated, via a tool engaged with a suitable wrenching surface, in the threaded aperture to which it is to be connected and the second fitting turned to have its end mated with an element to which it is to be joined.

Abstract: An electrical measuring system for testing electrical components to receive a specially wrapped package containing the component to be tested, the console including a meter or other indicating system for providing an indication of the voltage characteristic of the component. The console includes a provision for testing different voltage components, for example, one and one-half, nine and thirty-five volt components, and the output indication of the voltage level of the component may be by meter needle or by a light system. The component is specially packaged in a container having a tab portion formed thereon, the component being packed with a film-like conductors which are led to the tab, the tab portion being adapted to be inserted into the test console. In certain circumstances, the tab portion is adapted to be varied in length depending on the voltage of the component packaged therein, the variation in length being utilized to switch the console circuitry to accommodate different voltages.

Abstract: A system is provided embodying a platform spaced on runners which is movable into and from a railway car having one entire side open when the hinged side is raised. This produces the most economical use of a closed car as it can be moved to an unloading dock where the mechanism of the system is advanced beneath the platform within the car and raised to free the platform from the floor so that it and its load may be withdrawn. The car is then advanced to a loading dock where a similar mechanism is employed having the platform loaded so that it and the platform can be advanced into the car and lowered onto the floor permitting the mechanism to be withdrawn and the side of the car closed and latched.

Abstract: A rod has teeth serrated along the sides of its end sections or rolled thereon somewhat as a thread. The rod is bent thereafter into U-shape having an arcuate web which encompasses one-half of a circular element such as a pipe, collar or the like. A locking element or saddle has spaced apertures to receive the two serrated ends when moved thereover to advance spring fingers into engagement with the serrations. The fingers retain the locking element or saddle in locked relation on the U-bolt which is secured to a collar which is clamped on a pipe or the like. Such an arrangement eliminates the expensive casting which requires machining and the cost of advancing nuts on the thread on the legs to secure the saddle thereon.