Abstract: A munition or round for a firearm comprises a shell casing of synthetic resin material formed internally with a plurality of axially spaced annular ribs which snap into corresponding grooves in the shank of the bullet. The bullet shank is also formed with axially extending grooves to vent the space between the base of the bullet and the bottom of the casing, this space receiving a moist firing charge whose solvent vaporizes through the gaps formed by the axially extending groove.

Abstract: A machine tool attachment which provides for material handling, positioning, and clamping during machining and also eliminates the need for custom tool fixtures is described. The machine tool attachment mechanically advances material to be machined through a tubular tail stock and into a head stock. Collets located in the tail stock and head stock automatically power clamp the material and a rotary indexer automatically rotates and indexes the material during the machining operation. Once machining is completed, the material between the head stock and tail stock is further clamped by the attachment and then cut by the machine tool. Remaining material can then be advanced by the attachment and the process repeated. The machine tool attachment interfaces with a numerically controlled machining center which transmits signals to control the functions of the attachment for proper coordination with the machine tool.

Abstract: There is disclosed an ink roller and method of making same. The ink roller includes a tube having a plurality of holes. A porous ink-receptive sleeve is received about the tube. The end portions of the tube are coupled to bearing rolls and the bearing rolls are closed off to provide space for holding ink. At least one bearing roll is a separate part and is sealed to the tube and closures are sealed to both bearing rolls. Means are provided to keep the separate bearing roll from becoming uncoupled from the tube. The holes converge outwardly toward the surface of the roll to conduct ink to the sleeve. Also disclosed is method of making the roll.

Abstract: A one-piece cylindrical drum of a drum rotor has a plurality of enlarged, axially spaced-apart, annular rim portions through which axial blade root slots are machined. The slots are curved along their length about an axis located radially outwardly of the rim. The rotor is preferably made from a plurality of bonded together cylinder-like sections. After bonding the sections together the curved blade root slots are machined using a circular broach.

Abstract: A secondary working apparatus for secondarily machining a blank formed with internal serrations on a cylindrical plane, comprising a stationary housing structure, support means for supporting the blank with the center axis of the cylindrical plane fixed with respect to the housing structure, a plurality of shafts each having a center axis parallel with the center axis of the cylindrical plane and rotatable with respect to the housing structure about an axis coincident with the center axis of the shaft and an axis coincident with the center axis of the cylindrical plane, each of the shafts having a cylindrical eccentric axial portion having a center axis parallel with and radially offset from the center axis of the shaft, cylindrical machining tools coaxially carried on the eccentric axial portions of the shafts, respectively, and each having a center axis coincident with the center axis of the eccentric axial portion of each of the shafts, and an annular guide gear coaxially held in position about the center

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for closing pipe couplings between metal pipes (4, 5), the end of one pipe (4) being closingly engageable in a widened terminal part (6) of the other pipe (5), a sleeve ring (7) being pressed axially on to the widened part over the end face thereof. According to the invention, two pressing jaws (1, 2) movable towards and away from one another parallel to the pipe axes are provided and are forked in the pipe engaging zone, the sleeve ring (7) being retained in one pressing jaw (1) while the other pressing jaw (2) engages by means of tongs-action clamping jaws (10) with the funnel-shaped constriction between the widened part of the pipe and the unwidened part thereof. The outer ends of the clamping jaws (10) take the form of half-shells (12) which are in laterally inverted relationship to one another and whose inner shell surfaces are adapted to the pipe periphery.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing the stuffing box in a down hole mud pump, which includes a substantially elongated mounting frame having at least a pair of retainer rings in spaced relation from and coaxially mounted in relation to a threaded collar member, with the rings in the collar member being held in spaced relation by a pair of guide bars. There is further provided a rear mounting portion having a pair of mounting plates defining a retaining space there between. There would be further provided an elongated ram member insertible into the guide, and having slidable movement there within. There is further provided a hydraulic jack or the like which would be mounted in the retainer space, so that outward movement of the jack piston would impart lateral movement to the ram of the apparatus.

Abstract: A simplified, impulse-type pulling and installing tool for appliances such as electrical connector elbows is provided which in use generates a sharp impact force to facilitate quick, safe elbow manipulation even under electrical load, thereby reducing the probability of flashover. In preferred forms, the tool includes an elongated rod having workpiece-engaging apparatus adjacent one end thereof, with tubular hammer means telescoped over the rod and reciprocably slidable along a portion of the length thereof. The hammer includes structure defining a pair of hammering surfaces respectively located adjacent the opposed ends of the hammer, and the rod is moreover provided with anvil means secured thereto and oriented for engagement by the hammering surfaces when the hammer is slid along the rod. A pair of such hammering surfaces are provided, which are cooperatively oriented relative to the hammering means, so that fore and aft impact forces can be developed along the length of the rod as desired.

Abstract: A tool for use in welding a pipe to a fitting and wherein a gap is to be provided between the end of the pipe and an internal shoulder in the fitting. The tool has support arms provided with jaws that may be clamped onto the pipe and shims that may be manipulated to provide the gap. The tool has scribes for inscribing marks on the fitting and on the pipe to facilitate inspections following welding operations. The jaws are pivotal relative to the support arms to facilitate welding operations.

Abstract: A tool to be used as an aid in assembling an automatic pistol and including an elongated body of resinous plastic material having a handle at one end and a projection at the opposite end usable for retaining the safety detent plunger and slide stop detent plunger in depressed condition during attachment of the safety and slide stop to the receiver of the gun, with the projection having a thickness dimension which is not over about 0.115 of an inch through a length of at least about 0.700 of an inch from an end edge of the projection, and having a width dimension greater than the thickness but not over about 0.415 of an inch through the specified length from the end edge.

Abstract: Double walled tubing, a method and apparatus for producing the same are disclosed. First and second metal tubes of substantially identical diameters are selected. One end of the second tube is expanded, and the first tube is pushed into the second tube. By mounting the first tube on a mandrel having a mandrel ball with an outer diameter which approximates the inner diameter of the first tube, any creases in the first tube caused by the insertion will be removed by the mandrel ball upon withdrawing the mandrel from the first tube.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solid electrolyte condenser encapsulated with an insulating resin, wherein a solder layer is partially formed on a cathode current collecting layer to be connected with a cathode terminal and the solder layer is subsequently remelted and solidified while contacted by the cathode terminal 5 to connect the cathode terminal 5 for the purpose of avoiding any possible spattering of solder of the solder layer connecting the cathode terminal to the cathode current collecting layer, any breakage or any defect in appearance.

Abstract: A method of forming a high-low junction emitter silicon solar cell including the producing of an electron accumulation layer by oxide-charge-induction.

Abstract: A fuse manufactured in multiple by insertion of pairs of fuse pins in rows in a base block or in discrete fuse bases supported by a plate which aligns them in rows; winding fuse wires successively along the pins and securing the fuse wires to the pins with the fuse wire between adjacent pairs of pins constituting the fuse link; removing the remaining fuse wire from between pins which are to form adjacent fuses, placing a body member with a cavity over each fuse link and placing a cover thereon. Where a single base block is used, the laminated structure is cut apart into a multiplicity of fuses. Where needed, an extinguishing powder may be sifted on prior to placement of the cover to complete the structure. Where desired, the fuse body and the cover sheet may be vented with an additional cover strip over the vent which will yield to excess pressure. Fuse blocks with multiple fuses of the same or different values may be thus created.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seal which provides effective hermetic sealing of insulated metallic feedthroughs in metallic containers. The device has particular applicability in the fabrication of pressurized metal/gas battery cells such as those used in spacecraft. A conductive terminus protrudes through a metallic vessel which may be pressurized. It is desired to maintain electrical separation between the terminus and the wall of the vessel by means of a dielectric, which is compressed between the terminus and a metallic boss to provide a hermetic seal. The compressive force is applied radially outwardly by means of drawing a nondeformable pin through a hollow cylindrical barrel constituting the terminus, thereby slightly deforming the barrel and grossly deforming the dielectric. The pin may be either pulled out of the barrel from within the vessel or pushed into the barrel from outside the vessel, but in each case force is applied radially outwardly in a gradual, relatively frictionless fashion.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for locking and dispensing self-lockable fasteners, comprising a pair of a socket holder and an inserting-part holder. The socket holder comprises a groove for holding sockets of a plurality of fasteners in a series arrangement and a pusher for forcing the plurality of series arranged sockets to an opening at the forward end of the socket holder, and the inserting-part holder similarly comprises a groove for holding inserting parts of the same plurality of fasteners in the same series arrangement as in the socket holder and a pusher for forcing the plurality of series arranged inserting parts toward an opening at the forward end of the inserting-part holder. The apparatus includes also a pressing means operable to press the inserting part of a fastener into the socket of the same fastener, at the corresponding forward end portions of the socket holder and the inserting-part holder.

Abstract: An identification card with an integrated semiconductor circuit (13) which is mounted on a secondary carrier (11) and which is electrically connected to conductor patterns (3, 5) on both sides of the secondary carrier (11). The secondary carrier (11) is mounted in a primary carrier (29) together with the integrated semiconductor circuit (13). The secondary carrier (11) comprises a plated-through hole (7) which is partly removed in order to form a recess (15) in the secondary carrier (11) in which the semiconductor circuit (13) is accommodated. The semiconductor circuit (13) is electrically connected, by means of connection wires (23, 25), to a conductor pattern (3) on the secondary carrier (11) and, also using an electrically conductive glue (21) and the metal hole plating (18) of the remainder (17) of the plate-through hole (7), to the other conductor pattern (5) on the secondary carrier (11).

Abstract: The invention provides the combination of a razor blade 10 and holder 12 for the razor blade, wherein the cutting edges of the blade are constituted by the periphery of a number of holes 10b in the blade, and the holder is provided with means 13 by which the blade can be picked up from a razor blade dispenser 16, the holder maintaining the picked-up blade in an arched condition for shaving. The dispenser may have at least one compartment in which an unused blade 10 can be retained in an arched condition whereby parallel sides of the blade can be engaged by the holder 12 which increases the flexure of the blade to release it from the compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting vegetation with a rotating head carrying a flexible, non-metallic cutting line extended radially into a cutting plane. An additional length of line is extended into the cutting plane by stopping and starting rotation of the head. A laterally displaced cam within the head moves outwardly for releasing a spool carrying coiled cutting line to rotate a predetermined angular displacement within the head. After the cutting line length is extended, the spool is secured automatically against further rotation within the head.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a portable cutter particularly useful in trimming and shaping standing growing trees of the evergreen type which has a cutting head mounted on one end of a rod, and a pistol grip type control handle on the other end. A second handle is secured on the rod substantially midway between the control handle and cutting head. A back pack having partial waist encircling support means with a belt and a securing buckle is provided with a pair of spaced apart vertical standards secured to said encircling support having a transverse connector therebetween above said waist support. The back pack is retained on the operator by a pair of shoulder strap connector means attached to each end of center of said transverse connector and connectable to said waist support. Back pack extension and guide means is carried by and secured to at least one of the vertical standards.

Abstract: Saw guide for a power-driven circular hand saw machine or jig saw machine having a base plate (1), a saw blade (4) extending through the base plate (1), a driving motor (2) and a handle (6) with operating switch (7) for the driving motor (2), which saw guide consists of a bar member (13) provided with a graduation and attachable to the base plate (1) of the machine perpendicular to the base plate (1) and of a gauge member (14, 33), which gauge member (14, 33) is shiftable along and fixable on the bar member (13) by means of a sliding member (15), which is provided with one or more indicators (17-21) for the graduation on the bar member (13), which bar member (13) is adapted in use with one end (13a) to be fixed to the base plate (1), whereby means are present for compensating a possible deviation between saw blade (4) and longitudinal axis of the base plate (1), which means can be present either at the connection between the end of the bar member (13) to the base plate (1) and/or the gauge member (14).

Abstract: A power-driven portable machine such as a chain saw. The machine has a liquid crystal display device incorporated in a detachable cover member of a supporting assembly which is connected with a driving assembly including a prime mover such as internal combustion engine through vibration damping members.

Abstract: A measuring device for use with hi-jump standards to aid jumpers in determining their in-run starting points approaching the high jump in practice or in competition. The device includes a base member having a 0 to 180 degree scale, whose end points are parallel with the cross-bar, together with a swivable arm that can be set at the desired angle. The arm includes a measuring tape attachment point so that once the angle is set, a measuring tape can be used to determine the exact starting point. The device can be integrally formed with a standard or be separately attachable to a standard.

Abstract: A device and method for locating a point with preset coordinates x and y in an orthogonal system of coordinates with an X and a Y axes. The device has a planetary train kinematically connected to a mechanical arm via a single four-link parallelogram. The mechanical arm is kinetically connected to another four-link parallelogram. The planetary train is provided with a body and a carrier having a rotation axle pivotally secured in the body. The axle provides a center of the orthogonal system of coordinates around which is moved, through an angle .beta., is a point which is a base point for locating a sought-for point with preset coordinates x and y in the orthogonal system of coordinates. The planetary train further includes a satellite gear rigidly connected to the carrier rotation axle and has its own rotation axle that serves as a center of an angular turn, through an axle .alpha. of a point which represents the base point.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method for using the same is disclosed for determining the height and volume of a hematoma structure on the skin surface and for further determining the depth and area of a wound, particularly a crater-type wound on the skin's surface. The apparatus is primarily constructed with a first elongated member having incremental markings thereon and a second member having four radially outward extending arms with incremental markings thereon throughout the length of the radially extending arms where adjacent arms are disposed at 90 degrees angles from one another and a first and second member engaged one to the other and disposed perpendicularly. One embodiment of the invention is constructed of a single member comprising four flat, radially extending arms with incremental markings throughout the length of the arm and where the adjacent arms are disposed 90 degrees from one another.

Abstract: Measurement of the area and shape of contact between a vehicle's wheels or racks and the surface over which it moves is automated by having the vehicle drive over an array of switches connected in a matrix including X and Y conductors. The matrix is systematically scanned to produce a pulse train with one pulse therein for each closed switch, with the locations of said pulses indicating the shape of the area of contact. Circuit means are provided to count the number of pulses to indicate the area of contact and to operate a small scale display which indicates the shape of the area of contact.

Abstract: A digital measuring device having a relatively rigid slide and a flexible, substantially transparent band with opaque indicia placed thereon, the band being capable of being pulled centrally through an opening in the slide. The slide houses a plurality of optic fibers with one end of each fiber terminating at a light-receiving panel and the other end of each fiber terminating at a digital read-out panel. The ends of the fibers at the digital read-out panel are arranged to form, e.g., a generic "88" configuration, from which the digits 0-99 may be formed. In operation, the band is pulled through the opening in the slide and light passes through the transparent areas of the band and into the light receiving panel. The light continues through the optic fibers and lights up a particular digital configuration at the digital read-out panel. The slide and band may be useful e.g., as a belt-like device for measuring one's waist, or as a carpenter's tape measure.

Abstract: A simple and inexpensive apparatus for rapidly measuring the inside diameter of a bore includes an elongated cylindrical tube which has a first pair of diametrically opposed tapered slots formed in one end thereof. A second pair of diametrically opposed slots of uniform width are formed in the other end of the tube, oriented perpendicularly to the first pair of tapered slots. A linear translation indicating device such as a dial indicator is provided to measure the distance between the opposing sides of the one end of the tube. A pair of extension arms are secured to the other end of the tube. By pressing the opposing sides of the one end of the tube together, the opposing sides of the other end of the tube will move inwardly such that the bore gauge and particularly the extension arms can be inserted into a bore to be measured. When released, the opposing sides of both ends of the tube will expand outwardly until the outer faces of the extension arms contact the inside wall of the bore to be measured.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring apparatus comprises a frame substantially formed by a rectangular prismatic body and an indexing rotary table which is connected to the front side portion of the prismatic body to form an L-shaped structure. Above the prismatic body, a cantilever arm projects over the rotary table. The cantilever arm is movable at its level, perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis and carries a tail spindle which is equipped with a measuring head. The clear construction of the apparatus which is easy to survey and with its overhead guideways, is an ideal arrangement for applying a linear measuring system.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes for detecting misalignments between various portions of a deformable body, such as an aircraft, are disclosed. Orientation detection devices, such as potentiometric vertical indicators and gyros, are provided at a master module disposed at a predetermined location on the structure and in a remote module located at a predetermined portion of the structure remote from the reference location. The orientation of the remote portion of the structure, as determined from the remote module is compared to the orientation of the master module to thereby determine the orientation of the remote portion of the structure relative to a fixed reference. The orientation detection devices are secured to the various locations through the use of a standardized track and base assembly, whereby virtually all components of the master and remote modules are interchangeable. The remote module may be disposed on a trammel point assembly wherein the orientation of a predetermined surface may be determined.

Abstract: A head supporting device for moving a universal parallel ruler containing a head assembly and a scale in a vertical direction in planes substantially parallel to that of a drawing board which comprises a cursor-side link member, a head supporting link member for supporting said head assembly and scale, a support lever disposed between said cursor-side link member and said head supporting link member, one end portion of said support lever being pivotally attached to said cursor-side link member and the other end portion thereof being pivotally attached to said head supporting link member, thereby permitting vertical movement of the head supporting link member relative to said cursor-side link member and a spring member attached to said cursor-side link member and said head supporting link member for raising the head supporting link member relative to the cursor-side link member, said spring member acting upon the support lever to raise the head supporting link member when the pivot point of the support lever o

Abstract: A microprocessor controlled fabric drying apparatus is provided including structure having a rotatable fabric tumbler, a drive motor for driving the tumbler, and a heater for drying fabrics in the tumbler. A first circuit energizes the drive motor and includes a first relay switch and a centrifugal switch. The first circuit is operable for initiating energization of the drive motor in a first posture of the centrifugal switch and for maintaining rotation of the drive motor in a second posture thereof. A second circuit energizes the heater and includes a second relay switch. An interfacing circuit electrically interfaces the microprocessor with the drive motor and the heater through a single relay coil for operating the relay switches under control of the microprocessor. The first circuit includes a portion for maintaining energization of the drive motor during periods of deenergization of the heater and the microprocessor controls the heater without interrupting operation of the drive motor.

Abstract: A dryer for a papermaking machine including a first heated dryer drum with a second heated dryer drum above the first drum and a turning roll positioned between the first and second drums with a carrying felt threaded over the drums and turning roll with a web being between the drum and felt on each of the drums and on the outer surface of the felt over the roll, with successive third and fourth drums after the first and second drums, with the fourth drum below the third and a turning roll positioned between the third and fourth drums with the web again being directly in contact with the third and fourth drums and on the outside of the felt on the turning roll.

Abstract: A trencher machine for attachment to a tractor movably mounted hydraulically for up and down movement relative thereto, boom means for adjusting the depth of the cut in the soil, boom means pivotally mounted on a support means including cutting means thereon.

Abstract: A photograph display and storage device for displaying a mounted photograph or the like and additionally storing a plurality of other mounted photographs, the device permitting rapid change of the photograph being displayed. The device may lie flat upon any supporting surface or detachably secured to a stand in a rearwardly tilted direction to provide an eye-pleasing effect for the displayed photograph.

Abstract: A scrolling display device for fan-folded printout paper has a housing with two upstanding sides, an internal paper shelf overlying a paper storage bin, a slanting easel display plane panel pivotally mounted at the forward edge of the shelf with idler rollers along its upper edge and idler pinch rolls supported by its rear face; a capstan roller driven by a variable speed reversible drive engages the idler pinch rolls to advance the upfolded sheet drawn from the storage bin up and over the panel to descend behind the panel for re-fan-folded storage on the shelf.

Abstract: A device displaying a changeable image. The device includes a screen having a viewing plane, and platelets thereon. The platelets cast shadows of different sizes. The shadows, when viewed collectively, form images on the viewing plane. The platelets are made of a rigid opaque material and are attached immovably to the viewing plane, the platelets are disposed in parallel rows extending in two mutually perpendicular directions, each forming an angle of 45.degree. with the horizon. The platelets extending in the respective directions are different in both size and shape, such sizes and shapes being determined so as to form a different image in each direction by the shadows cast by the platelets.

Abstract: A safety indicator is disclosed for use with a revolving chamber cylinder of a revolver. The indicator comprises a static marker which is positioned or manufactured on an external surface area of the revolving cylinder. The external area corresponds to the location of a predetermined chamber of the revolving cylinder which is to remain empty while loading the remaining chambers with bullets. After loading the revolving cylinder, the static marker, and hence the empty chamber, is aligned with the barrel and firing hammer of the revolver in accordance with the accepted and safe practice of carrying a revolver with the hammer on an empty chamber to discourage accidental discharge.

Abstract: A cup-like protective carrying device for holding a pistol reloader of the type which carries a plurality of pistol cartridges arranged to be simultaneously inserted into the several chambers of a revolver cylinder has a generally cylindrical protective shell wall and a closed bottom from which a pair of elongate arms extend upwardly, passing between adjacent ones of the cartridges. A catch on each of the arms includes camming surfaces for engaging a portion of the revolver reloader, resiliently deflecting the arms to permit the catches to ride over the portion of the reloader and thereafter elastically engage the reloader to hold it within the carrier. Provision is made for riveting the carrier to a leather slide loop or a holster belt to carry a charged revolver reloader ready for immediate use.

Abstract: The general purpose breakaway hunting blind provides two hunters with concellment and observation of game by camofloged screens and camofloged material surrounding them. The shooter can pull a lanyard release ring down. This causes each side of the blind to fall completely to the floor in less than one second. The shooters have a complete view everywhere except at the over drop of the boat or vegetation if the blind is placed on land. This blind is completely self supporting and needs to only be placed on the ground or placed on the Jon Boat gunwales and tied down to the boat frames where necessary.

Abstract: In a wobbler, an elongate cavity has an end portion divided in two side chambers by a longitudinal partition wall in a plane at right angles to the spoon of the wobbler. At the end of the partition wall a weight-loaded flap slopes in one direction or the other depending on the twist position of the wobbler. One or more balls roll back and forth in the cavity and side chambers. When in one side chamber the balls twist the wobbler to steer out to one side and with the balls in the other side chamber the wobbler is twisted to steer out to the other side. By releasing the line the wobbler rises and the balls roll backwards, and forwards again when the line is tensed anew. During this back and forth rolling movement the flap steers the balls over from one side chamber to the other.

Abstract: The apparatus and technique enable a fisherman to store a batch of fish bait morsels on his body in such a way that when he needs one, he can isolate it from the batch and pluck it out of storage on the hook of his line, or between the thumb and one finger of his free hand. According to the technique, a support is formed on his body opposite the front thereof, and a device is pivotally mounted on the support which is adaptable to form an open-ended container for the morsels. The device is swingable between a first position in which the morsels are retained in the container against discharge through the end opening of the same by gravity, and a second position in which one or more morsels tend to discharge through the end opening of the container by gravity. In addition, a recess is formed on the device into which a morsel or morsels can discharge from the end opening of the container when the container is swung between the first and second positions thereof, respectively.

Abstract: A racoon trap is disclosed having a housing with a plate slidable along the undersurface of the top wall and pulled by a strong spring across an opening in the top wall. A latch device which holds the slide in set position uncovering the opening, is released only by raising the baited end of a trigger arm to capture only animals that lift their food to eat.

Abstract: A power operated rodent exterminating apparatus includes a pneumatic actuator for moving a pivotally mounted striking bar from a retracted position to a striking position and automatically returning to a retracted position. A detector plate is mounted on the apparatus frame in the path of the movement of the striking bar to a striking position in contact with a portion of the frame. Ejector mechanism including pivotally mounted opposed gate members are operable upon retraction of the striking bar to sweep the detector plate to clear a rodent therefrom. A control circuit is operable to sequentially effect actuation of the striking bar and the ejector mechanism and to repeatedly cycle the ejector mechanism until the detector mechanism is reset.

Abstract: A telescoping container comprising a bottom section having a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls normal to the bottom wall and a cover section having a top wall and a plurality of side walls normal to the top wall; the side walls of the cover section extending on the outside of the corresponding side walls of the bottom section. A flap is externally secured to each of a pair of outer walls of the bottom section and a corresponding flap on corresponding walls extends inwardly of the cover section; this pair of flaps on the inner walls of the cover section passes the corresponding flaps on the outer walls of the base member when the cover section is placed on the bottom section and interlocks when the cover section is withdrawn. The top and bottom walls are caused to be bowed concavely. The bowing of these walls exerts outward forces on the interlocking flaps which, in turn, improves the locking action of the flaps when the cover section is fully extended from the bottom section.

Abstract: A toy vehicle energizer and launcher (10) having a draw string energizing mechanism (30) with a drive spool (40) receiving a draw string (38) and a return spring (46). The drive spool (42) is connected to a toothed driving wheel (54) by a one-way clutch (67) which allows a vehicle (34) held in the launcher (10) to be energized by a number of pulls on the draw string (38). A retaining and release means (32) coacts with a drive wheel (56) of the toy vehicle (34) and a toothed driver (54) to allow the vehicle (34) to be held within the launcher (10) during energization, and to be released after energization by manual actuation of the retaining and release means (32).

Abstract: A game caller has a size and a wafer-like shape for support against the roof of a user's mouth and includes two diaphragms that are supported in spaced apart relation by a frame in one embodiment and two frames in a different embodiment. A further embodiment provides that a frame is divided into portions for holding and spacing the diaphragms. Each diaphragm is tensioned and held to present an exposed edge portion which is caused to vibrate by impingement with exhausted pulmonary air from the user. A casing engages the exposed parts of the frame and extends outwardly therefrom to hold the assembly together as a unit.

Abstract: A plant stake and clasp is provided in which one or more clasps molded from plastic resin are provided at the top of the stake, each clasp including a pair of cooperating resilient arms and a mouth through which the stem of the plant can be introduced.

Abstract: The invention comprises a basic metal window which is so constructed as to receive an interior snap-on plastic window. Exterior metal framing members are provided with tracks or openings which can accommodate various width panels such as single-glazed panels, double-glazed panels, screen panels or other panels as desired. Interior plastic framing members are also provided with suitable tracks for receiving sashes or glass panels. When the interior plastic window is attached to an exterior metal window, an insulated or thermal barrier window construction is provided.

Abstract: In a pane guide for a sliding window capable of being lowered into the window shaft (8) of an automobile, the windowpane (1) is laterally guided on windowframe components (4,5), in which back-cut guide channels (18,18') are provided, in which slide elements (23,23') are displaceably guided. The slide elements are connected with the windowpane (1), covering the windowframe components on the outer side of the vehicle, by carrier elements (19 to 22). Due to the mounting of the windowpane outside the windowframe, a projectionless lateral glazing of an automobile is made possible. At the lower end of at least one of the lateral windowframe components (4,5), the guide tube (11, 11') of a cable/tube window winder is connected in alignment with the guide channel (18, 18'). The threaded cable (12, 12') of the window winder extends into the guide channel (18, 18') and is fixed at least to one of the slide elements (19 to 22) situated therein.