Abstract: A drapery traverse rod of the type having telescopically adjustable inner and outer rods each having a lengthwise extending trackway and a lengthwise extending dovetail shaped mounting rail at the rear side. A rod engaging bracket has a first pair of outer rod engaging jaws at one end adapted to engage a dovetail shaped mounting rail on the outer rod and a second pair of inner rod engaging jaws at the other end adapted to engage a dovetail shaped mounting rail on the inner rod. A mounting bracket is adapted for attachment at one end to a supporting surface and the rod engaging bracket can be selectively and reversibly mounted in the rod engaging bracket with either the outer rod engaging jaws or the inner rod engaging jaws positioned forwardly of the mounting bracket for engagement with the mounting rail on the respective outer or inner rod.

Abstract: A spring hinge for eyeglasses in which each bow can be swung out against spring force about a fulcrum spaced from the hinge axis so that the bow will resiliently bear on the temples of the wearer. A spring is secured on a plunger rod between a plunger head at one end of the rod and a stop ring, which is slidably mounted on the rod. The plunger is contained in and releasably locked to a receptacle which is provided on the bow. The plunger rod is connected to a bow-side bearing eye. Owing to that arrangement, the bow-side hinge member and the parts connected to it can be assembled and taken apart by access to only one end of the receptacle.

Abstract: Animal stunning equipment suitable for use with sheep or other small livestock includes a restrainer-conveyor (36) comprising one or more pair of continuous belt or slat conveyors having inclined operating surfaces facing each other to define a substantially V-shaped passageway in which an animal can be restrained and conveyed towards automatic stunning means. The stunning means is arranged so that one or more sets of electrodes (30) which are moveable between a stunning position and a withdrawn position, are set at rest to form a barrier in the path of the moving animal to stun the animal immediately it comes into contact with the waiting electrodes. The conveyor is temporarily stopped when the animal contacts the electrodes. After stunning has occurred, the electrodes are de-activated and moved to the withdrawn position of the conveyor path to enable the conveyor to be restarted and eject the stunned animal.

Abstract: An apparatus including a handheld tool having a pair of jaws at one end operated by an air cylinder and linkage for penetrating engagement with the animal's skull. The linkage is coupled to jaws intermediate the pivoted and distal ends of the jaws. A current flow is imparted to each jaw. Control means includes a tool mounted switch which closes relay means in a control box to initiate timer operation for a selected period during which a solenoid air valve pressurizes the tool cylinder. During this period a transformer provides increased voltage to the tool jaws and to a mat on which the animal stands. A tether on the tool is automatically retracted at the end of an electrocution cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for stuffing sausages.According to the method a sausage mix is loaded into the cylinder of a stuffing horn which has a piston operating therein with its piston rod extending outside the horn from one end and being provided with means to force the piston through the cylinder whereby the sausage mix is extruded through a nozzle in an end cap closing the other end of the cylinder into a sausage casing along said nozzle. When the casing is filled it is removed from the nozzle and severed into appropriate lengths.

Abstract: A bale opener includes a carriage arranged for floor travel along a travelling path; a tower mounted on the carriage for travel therewith as a unit and for rotation relative to the carriage about a vertical axis through 180.degree. at ends of the travelling path; an opening device mounted on the tower and projecting laterally therefrom; the opening device includes a generally horizontally supported opening roller arranged for rotation and for travel above serially positioned fiber bales for removing fiber tufts from top faces of the fiber bales. There is further provided a drive for rotating the tower through 180.degree.. The drive includes an rpm-controllable electric motor and a control arrangement operatively connected with the electric motor for setting predetermined rpm's therefor.

Abstract: A control system for a web-laying machine having reciprocating carriage means laying a web in folds on travelling conveyor means comprises variable speed drive means driving one of said carriage and conveyor means, conveyor measuring means measuring the travel of said conveyor means between reversals of direction of said carriage means, and control means controlling said drive means in accordance with the measured travel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a swivel-head button comprising a button member with a cylindrical member upstanding from a flange and an attaching member with an opening in the center in which said cylindrical member is received, the bottom end of said cylindrical member being provided with a fulcrum part for swivelling head movement having an outer diameter larger than the opening of said attaching member.The swivel-head button is simple and minituarized in construction but retains a sufficient attaching strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for inflating a continuously moving length of tubular material, in which the nozzle tube is rotatable and an arrangement is provided which locks the nozzle tube in an angular position in which the nozzle is in contact with the length of material during the discharge of gas from the nozzle. Such apparatus is distinguished during the greater part of the production time by a considerable reduction in the friction between the length of material and the nozzle tube.

Abstract: A sabot arrangement is produced in accordance with an improved manufacturing method. The sabot arrangement includes a rotational symmetrical sabot body having a central axial bore and radial separating grooves or slots. The radial grooves or slots divide the sabot body into a plurality of equal segments. These slots nearly sever the sabot body into separate segments, so that a material bridge remains near a forward edge and a material bridge remains near a rear edge of the sabot body, which material bridges function as fracture zones.

Abstract: Electrode layers are formed on planes of a plate-shaped piezoelectric element to provide an ultrasonic transducer material. The ultrasonic transducer material is bonded to an electrically insulating substrate by electrically conductive adhesive. A plurality of conductors is provided on the substrate in the array direction and a direction perpendicular to the array direction. A printed circuit is formed on the backside of the substrate to connect the conductors. Notches are cut out in the ultrasonic transducer material to divide it into a plurality of transducer elements arranged in the array direction and a direction perpendicular to the array direction. A ground electrode connects the second electrodes of the ultrasonic transducer elements. The transducer elements are impressed with voltage through the printed circuit and ground electrode to issue ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying a pallet to a machine tool has two rows of pallet supports and a pallet carrier between the two rows. The two rows of pallet supports consist of one or more modules so that a change of the number of pallet supports can be easily achieved. The pallet carrier moves along and at a right angle to the two rows, and can be positioned under a desired pallet. The pallet carrier lifts the desired pallet and transfers it to the machine tool by only linear movement.

Abstract: Rasp blades for removing rubber from tire carcasses to prepare them for retreading. The improved blades have a unique arrangement of the teeth in the blade wherein a plurality of sets of teeth are formed in the working edge, and wherein each set is formed with two pairs of teeth disposed at opposite angles of inclination to each other, and with each pair having a lead tooth and a trailing tooth formed by a narrow tooth dividing slit therebetween which extends sufficiently inwardly beyond the depth of recesses on each side of the pairs of teeth to provide tooth settings which give greater strength and more effective cutting edge exposure.

Abstract: A roll, for use in the dewatering press of a paper machine or a calender roll, having adjustable zones. The roll has a non-revolving massive central axle, on which a substantially cylindrical roll mantle is journalled to rotate. Between the central axis and an inner face of the roll mantle, a loading piston-cylinder group or block arrangement is situated, having pistons which can be loaded by hydraulic fluid pressure against the inner face of the roll mantle so as to adjust distribution of pressure in zones along the roll. The loading piston-cylinder group or block arrangement comprises a substantially elongated or oblong cylinder group or block fitted into an axially-extending groove along the central axle, with the cylinder group or block being a separate component from the central axle itself. The cylinder group or block is supported only in the regions of the longitudinal ends thereof upon the central axle, by way of particular supporting arrangements.

Abstract: A clarifier composed of a plurality of upright supports, perforated pipes and angulated flow directioning members is disclosed. The supports, pipes and directioning members are adapted for detachable association to form a clarifier which avoids short circuiting of the flow path. The various components of the clarifier, being integer and subject to detachable association, provide a clarifier system which may be transported through and installed in environments which are spatially restricted.

Abstract: A hand-supported and hand-controlled machine for applying a T-molding strip to the edge of a surface such as a table or desk top. The machine includes a contact actuated air hammer and a pair of spaced handles to insure secure gripping while the projecting face of the hammer is progressively moved around the periphery of the supported surface.

Abstract: Are disclosed a method of detecting a hold-position of an electronic component in which the component is held by an electronic-component holding apparatus, an electronic-component holding apparatus having a hold-position detecting device, and an electronic-component mounting apparatus for mounting an electronic component on a printed-circuit board. The above method includes the steps of emitting light beams in a direction toward the electronic component (W) held by the electronic-component holding apparatus (58, 70), so as to take a projection of the component, and of detecting a position of the projection, thereby detecting the hold-position of the component.

Abstract: A method and structure for assembling plastic parts is disclosed wherein a first part is formed with integral projections and each including a tubular shank and a plug attached to the shank by a frangible web. A second part having apertures therein which mate with the projections is secured to the first part by displacing the plugs into the shanks which are thereby caused to expand.

Abstract: A tripod universal joint includes a shaft with a forked end or tulip which is held in assembled relationship with a tripod spider by a spring clip having angularly spaced legs adapted to snap releasably into grooves in the tulip. The spider is located in a cup-shaped housing. To facilitate assembly of the tulip with the spider, a resiliently flexible washer is placed on the bottom of the housing and holds the spring clip upwardly in a position permitting the legs of the clip to interlock with the tulip when the tulip is moved axially toward the clip. After assembly of the tulip with the clip has been completed, the spacer washer is removed from the housing by pulling on a flexible retrieval wire which is attached to the washer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for effecting the assembly and arming a multisection perforating gun for a subterranean well. Each of the gun sections has a plurality of vertically and angularly spaced shaped charge containers disposed with the primer ends located in concentric fashion about the vertical axis of the gun, thus defining an axial passage communicating with the bores of hollow nipples which respectively effect securement of one gun section to the next adjacent gun section. In one modification, a continuous primer cord is stored on a reel below the lowermost gun section and is then pulled successively upwardly through each of the additional gun sections as they are assembled. In another modification, each of the gun sections is provided with a length of fusible guide tubing interposed between the inner primer ends of all of such shaped charges and the continuous length of primer cord is fed downwardly through the axial passage defined by such guide tubing.

Abstract: A blind fastener of the type having a fastener body, a threaded stem and a sleeve is provided with a deformable drive nut in abutting contact with the fastener body to provide a positive mechanical engagement between the abutting surfaces of the two elements. The underside of the drive nut has an annular ridge made of a deformable material adapted to deform into indentations in the outer surface of the fastener body. The positive mechanical engagement between the two elements minimizes the build-up of tensile load applied to the stem during setting of the fastener.

Abstract: A ball support structure comprises a ball and a ball support movably holding the ball. The ball support is formed with a ball receiving recess defined by a semispherical portion and a cylindrical portion. A through hole aligning with the ball receiving recess and passing through the ball support is formed. The ball is disposed in the ball receiving recess of the ball support and then the ball support is axially pressed at the peripheral of the ball receiving recess so that metal of part of the ball support flows to contact with the ball thereby to provide a partially spherical portion. The ball is pushed by a rod through the through hole when the partially spherical portion is formed, so that the ball and the semispherical portion has a small gap.

Abstract: A blind fastener is provided for connecting two workpieces together, comprising an internally threaded fastener body and an externally threaded stem passing in threaded engagement therewith. A drive nut is mounted on the stem in contact with the fastener body for preventing rotation thereof upon turning of the stem to install the fastener. The outer end of the stem has a cap nut to enable turning of the stem. Both the drive nut and cap nut are engaged by wrench components of an installation tool to cause turning motion of the stem relative to the fastener body to deform a sleeve around the fastener body into contact with one surface of the two workpieces. Although the fastener may vary in size depending upon the nature of the two workpieces to be connected together, the outer dimensions of the drive nut and cap nut remain constant for all fasteners regardless of differing stem diameters of different size fasteners.

Abstract: A method of producing a motor for electric motor comprises a step of forming a heat radiation fin by bending a rectangular metallic plate, a step of forming a dummy fin having electrical conductivity, a step of disposing the heat radiation fin and the dummy fin on the outer circumferential surface of a frame body which has been formed in a cylindrical form so as to be symmetrical with respect to the axial centerline of the frame body, a step of disposing upper and lower core electrodes in the frame body so as to be in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the frame body and to respectively oppose the heat radiation fin and the dummy fin, a step or respectively connecting movable and stationary electrodes to the heat radiation fin and the dummy fin, and a step of melt-bonding only the heat radiation fin to the frame body by projection welding.

Abstract: A method of winding coils in one and the same wire size, so that they can be tailored to prevailing circuit requirements, includes, for example, when a lower resistance is required, a partial winding is first wound in one direction from a first connection to a second connection, the wire then being wound from the second connection in the opposite direction for joining to the first connection.

Abstract: Magnetic cores are manufactured from blanks of magnetically permeable sheet material that have core preforms including strip elements that are partially separated from adjacent portions of the blank. Stabilizer strip elements are provided at opposite sides of the preform and are partially separated from adjacent portions of the blank. A tube is attached to one end of the blank and a weight to an opposite end of the blank. After removal of portions of the blank adjacent to the strip elements, the strip elements are wound upon the tube while tension is applied to the strip elements by virtue of the weight. After the winding, the strip elements of the core preform define a core configuration, and the remainder of the blank is removed.

Abstract: An assembly device for assembling a member having plural and spaced end segments thereon to a workpiece having plural and spaced sets of end segment receiving openings thereon, the spacing between the end segment receiving openings in each set corresponding to the spacing of the end segments from each other. The assembly device includes a frame on which is mounted a transport device for transporting the member from a supply thereof to a workpiece mounted on a workpiece holder. The member is oriented so that the end segments thereon are vertically aligned with the end segment receiving openings on the workpiece to facilitate an insertion of the end segments into the end segment receiving openings upon a movement of the transport structure into a working zone. Thereafter, the member is released by the transport mechanism to enable the transport mechanism to return back to its initial position thereof to await the receipt of a new member therein.

Abstract: A tool for aligning contacts of an electrical connector with conductive areas of a circuit board comprises a base member with comb means movably secured thereto. The comb means are movable between a first position and a second position to cooperate with the contacts of the connector to insure that the contacts are precisely aligned as the circuit board is inserted into the connector. Securing and alignment means are provided to allow the comb means to easily adjust to the contacts of individual connectors. As the comb means is brought into engagement with the contacts a space bar is provided to prevent the contacts from entering the recess into which the circuit board enters. The contacts are maintained in position as soldering occurs, ensuring that a positive electrical connection is affected.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a pair of sliders for application to a slide fastener chain comprises, in combination with a plurality of angularly spaced slider supports intermettently movable successively through a slider receiving position and a slider applying position, an auxiliary slider support mounted on a frame of the apparatus and disposed in lateral alignment with one of the slider supports which has been brought into the slider applying position. The auxiliary slider support is reversible in position relatively to the one slider holder in such a manner that the distance between the one slider support and the auxiliary support varies upon reversal of the auxiliary slider support.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing conductive bridges to electrically couple discrete electrical conductors arranged on opposed surfaces of a common substrate. The method and apparatus utilized includes subjecting the bore or opening in the substrate to the force of vacuum applied through a vacuum diffusion barrier. The substrate is exposed to the vacuum source through a plurality of spaced-apart bores of relatively small diameter, with the vacuum diffusion layer being in the form of a web of filter paper tracking and moving in synchronism with the substrate. Conventional silk screening techniques are utilized to form the conductors and bridges, with polymer thick conductive fluids being employed as the printing medium. Multiple layers of conductors may be formed, with dual-sided circuitry being applied to the substrate.

Abstract: A cutting device for plastic pipe for use principally in the aid of plumbing, swimming pool and spa installations. The pipe cutter is designed specifically to be used or attached to a hand held drill motor of the type which tradesmen commonly carry and use for drilling holes and setting screws. The pipe cutter includes a body which is attachable to the front of a drill motor and houses a dual directional linear actuator such as an epicyclic ball screw with bi-directional brake. The epicyclic ball screw linear actuator responds to the chuck or rotating shaft of the drill motor. The housing defines or holds a U shaped recess or cradle for receiving a plastic pipe extending transverse to the length of the housing or more particularly on center or to the axis of the drill motor shaft. A guillotine type of cutter blade is driven by the screw actuator to move through a slot into the cradle to be driven through the side wall of the pipe and therefore sever the pipe within the cradle.

Abstract: A tool support inclues clamping members for holding the handle of a conventional tool and leg members for urging the clamping members together to secure the tool handle between the clamping members and for supporting the tool at the desired height. In one embodiment, the clamping members are two identical members with arcuate central portions having flanges, wherein the leg members are rods that extend through holes in the flanges and have threaded ends for accepting nuts to urge the clamping members together with the tool handle therebetween. In an alternate embodiment, one of the clamping members is modified, each leg member has a L-shaped end, and the clamping members and L-shaped ends of the leg members cooperate to prevent the clamping members and legs from twisting.

Abstract: With motor-driven chain saws, there is the danger that the chain saw will be thrown upwardly and rearwardly when it is applied to wood by the user with a forward thrust. Serious injuries can then occur. The invention is directed to a saw chain which is so configured that the cutting forces are automatically reduced in response to the occurrence of excessive reaction forces so that the reaction force is immediately reduced to a tolerable amount thereby eliminating the kickback effect. The drive links of the saw chain which engage into the nose sprocket of the guide bar are so dimensioned that they can further pivot in the tooth gaps of the nose sprocket out of their normal position and, in this way, take the cutting links with them in such a manner that the free angle .alpha. of the cutting teeth is reduced.

Abstract: An electronic measuring rule wherein the rule tape is formed integrally with a magnetic recording tape imbedded therein along the longitudinal axis of the tape rule. The recording tape which has spaced indicia signals recorded thereon is molded into a recess along the longitudinal center of a vinyl tape so that the vinyl tape covers the outer edges of the magnetic recording tape and the back thereof. A thin protective resin layer covers the recorded side to protect it from abrasions during use. Visible indicia are printed on both sides of the vinyl tape, top and bottom, on each lateral side so that the tape may be "read" visually in the usual manner from either lateral side, both top and bottom.The recording tape portion of the measuring rule is "read" directly by a pick-up head located within the case adjacent the location where the tape exits the enclosing case.

Abstract: A clinometer includes a cyclindrical cavity having a conductive cylindrical wall and a vertical annular wall having a high resistance resistor uniformly distributed thereon. A freely moving, heavy conductive ball seeks the lowest point in the cavity. The conductive ball contacts both the conductive cylindrical wall and a point along the resistor, thereby defining the resistance between a terminal connected to one end of the resistor and another terminal connected to the conductive cylindrical wall. This resistance is a function of the inclination of the clinometer. A reference voltage is applied to the end terminal of the resistor. The terminal connected to the conductive cylindrical wall is coupled to a circuit that converts a voltage across the resistance into a digital voltage that represents the inclination of the clinometer.

Abstract: A carpenter's level is described which includes an inclination indicator mounted in the web of an I-beam shaped frame. The inclination indicator includes a pair of transparent window panels affixed on each side of the web to enclose an aperture in the web, the window panels having interiorly directed sockets for holding the pin upon which a pendulum swings. Indicia is imprinted on the inside face of the window panels so that it will not wear off. Bolt holes through the window panels and web positively seat the window panels in alignment with the level's faces. Adjustment screws through the pivot shaft apertures at the center of each of the window panels enable axial adjustment of the pendulum and pivot shaft.

Abstract: The main object of the invention is the limiting of corrosion in vapor-phase reflow soldering machines. Liquid chlorine and fluorine are used in the device for soldering in vapor phase. The decomposition of these elements by heat releases ions which, when brought in the presence of water, form hydrofluoric acid and hydrochloric acid. These acids corrode the tank through which the soldering method is used as well as the metallic elements of the soldered components. The device which is the object of the present invention eliminates water from the secondary liquid by isolating the vapors of these liquids from the atmosphere, preventing water from penetrating into the water-removal cartridge and providing for the water-removal process before fresh secondary liquid is brought into use. The invention applies mainly to reflow soldering in vapor phase.

Abstract: A sole for shoes is provided which provides a resilient, shock-absorbing and gradual impact of the foot with the ground. The insoles on the surface facing the foot, has a plurality of parallel, mobile blocks, supported by springs, preferably spiral springs, of different stiffness, preferably in the ratio 9-4-5 corresponding respectively to the heel, the plantar arch and the metatarsus areas, located within cavities made in the rigid or semi-rigid sole. The outsole, which is connected to the insole by glueing or molding and which faces the ground, is made of an elastomeric material and has three protrusions connected transversely and arranged the first beneath the joints, the second under the metatarsus and the third under the heel respectively. The insole group containing cavities, springs and blocks is kept in position by an annular welt fixed to the sole by screws. Any type of vamp, especially the open type suitable for sandals, may be used with the sole.

Abstract: A novel sole construction (16) comprises an outsole (20) and a cleat layer (34) disposed above the outsole and having a plurality of cleats (22) depending therefrom. A plurality of perforations (38) are formed in the outside (20) each perforation (38) receiving a respective cleat (22) for insertion therethrough. Thus, the exterior bottom surface (18) of the sole construction (16) comprises a flexible, light weight outsole (20) with more durable cleats (22) disposed at strategic points therein.

Abstract: A ski boot system includes a rigid outer boot having contoured support surfaces for supporting and suspending any one of a plurality of varying sized pliable inner sport shoes. The inner sport shoe is provided with rigid engagement surfaces formed to complement the support surfaces of the outer boot. In this manner, a relatively inelastic and rigid connection is provided to positively secure the shoes within the boot.

Abstract: A flatiron is provided with a plane plate (2) onto which a heating coil (5), a tubular coil (8) as evaporator means, and a capillary tube-sensing element (15) in a tube (14) are soldered. The bottom of the tubular coil (8) is provided with bores (12) in alignment with orifices (12) in the plane plate (2), which serve as outlet orifice for the evaporated fluid. The heating coil (5) and the tubular coil (8) are arranged in mutual heat-conducting contact. The plane plate (2) is connected to a casing element (3) and a handle (4) in a way that there will not arise any thermal bridges between the plane plate (2) and the casing or the handle, respectively. A thermostat for regulation of the temperature of the plane plate (2) is provided with a capillary tube-sensing element (15) leading to a regulating switch means arranged in the handle.

Abstract: A partially transparent mirrored screen extends continuously over a preselected area and contains a distribution of reflective material which varies in optical density to define regions of differing optical transmittance to light. A plurality of regions are selectively backlighted to reveal two-dimensional or three-dimensional images embodied within media behind the screen. The densities of the regions are chosen so that the images are displayed clearly when the regions are backlighted and disappear in the absence of backlighting, leaving the screen uniformly reflective of environmental light in an "off" condition. In a preferred embodiment, the reflective material includes a front layer of uniform optical density over the preselected area and a rear layer of nonuniform optical density. The front layer corresponds to the density required for a first object or image-bearing sheet located behind one region of the mirror and the rear layer provides a different density for a sheet located behind another region.

Abstract: This invention relates to a firearm having an improved catch arrangement for retaining a magazine in a well in a grip portion of the firearm. A single spring (56) operates simultaneously pivotally to urge a catch member (18) into a magazine engaging position, to retain the catch member on a pivot and to urge outwardly catch release buttons (19 and 20) which can be depressed to engage inclined cam surfaces (18G and 18H) to cause retraction of the catch (18F) from a magazine detent engaging position.

Abstract: The weapon barrel comprises a liner and at least one jacket tube. The liner is made of a highly wear-resistant material, like a cobalt or nickel base alloy, and the jacket tube is made of a tough alloy, like steel. In the manufacturing process the liner material is packed into the jacket tube in the form of a powdery material which may be pre-pressed or pre-sintered. The packing is arranged such as to leave a central free space in the jacket tube, and the jacket tube may be surrounded by an encapsulating tube. The jacket tube or the encapsulating tube is closed either before or after evacuation, and the closed tube arrangement is subjected to a combined heat and pressure treatment at temperatures of at least 900.degree. C., but below the melting point of the relevant materials and at pressures of at least 900 bar. The compound body thus obtained is formed with a full-area metallic bond between the liner and the jacket tube.

Abstract: A fishing assembly adapted to prevent an ice hole from freezing over. The fishing assembly includes a plastic tubular hollow elongated sleeve for fitting inside the ice hole and a flat annular flange which extends integrally radially outwardly from the sleeve, for retaining the fishing assembly in position inside the ice hole. A plastic cover is secured removably to the upper end of the sleeve for sealing it. The cover includes a slit-like slot for defining an entranceway for the fishing line to extend therethrough into the ice hole. A flag assembly is secured moveably to the cover, for providing a visual indication to the user that a fish has struck the bait. An internal ridge supports the cover entirely within the hollow interior of the sleeve at a substantial distance from the upper edge thereof, thereby to prevent inadvertent dislodgment thereof. The cover is therefor disposed closer to the water surface for providing a better insulation thereto.

Abstract: A method of assembling a fishing rod including a rod member, a conic enlargement on the rod member, and a foregrip having a generally conic inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface with a part thereof being eccentric with respect to the conic inner circumferential surface. In practicing this method, the conic inner circumferential surface of the foregrip is wedged into engagement with the conic enlargement on the rod member, and the eccentric part of the outer circumferential surface of the foregrip is arranged in a preselected angular position therefor extending generally circumferentially outwardly from the rod member.Other methods of assembling a fishing rod and other fishing rods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing lure assembly in which at least one steel ball, or like structure, is moveable in a closed, hollow container, and the container is disposed in a proximate relationship to a hook so that when the assembly is moved through water, the movement of the steel balls in the cylinder generates a noise that attracts the fish.

Abstract: A portable, battery powered elongate strip is provided for deployment at the boundary of an area to be protected from crawling slugs and pests. The strip is formed by an elongate base of dielectric insulating material for placement on the ground or other boundary surface. Electrical conductors are mounted in parallel spaced apart relationship on the base in the elongate direction. The upper surfaces of the conductors are exposed for contacting a crawling slug or pest passing over the strip. Odd number conductors are electrically connected together through a first coupling and even number conductors are electrically connected together through a second coupling to provide parallel open circuits which are closed by crawling slugs or pests passing over the strip. The end of the strip is secured to a reel hub which rotates within a portable reel and reel housing for storage of the strip in rolled up position in multiple turns around the reel hub inside the reel housing.

Abstract: A slug trap device for use in a garden area or the like for luring and trappingly collecting slugs comprising: a container means for receiving and containing a non-toxic slug bait therein and for receiving and containing slugs therein which are attracted to the bait, having a circular bottom wall and an upstanding generally cylindrical sidewall integrally formed with the circular bottom wall and an outwardly and downwardly extending annular lip integrally formed with the sidewall at an upper portion thereof, the bottom wall and the sidewall defining a cylindrical container cavity; lid means for covering the container means for shielding the container means from rain, the lid means comprising a generally conically shaped wall adapted to extend a substantial radial distance beyond the container means annular lip for making the device resistant to be overturned by an animal, wind or the like; lid attachment means for releasably attaching the lid means to the container means comprising a first and second latch me

Abstract: A landscape edging has a plurality of sections engaged adjacent to each other on a length of strip material, each length of strip material having two longitudinal edges, one of the longitudinal edges preferably having a cylindrical-shaped bead-like projection. The strip engages in a similarly shaped slot cut through one end of each section, forming a length of landscape edging. The sections are preferably log sections.