Abstract: A shrimp peeler and deveiner provides a hooked handle that fits over the hand of the user and further provides an upwardly angled, pointed cylindrical probe that is inserted into the shrimp to perform the peeling and deveining process. The probe is attached to the handle near the bottom of a grip portion that crosses the user's palm and is kept in ready, grippable position by the hooked part of the handle, allowing the user to open his hand for manual shell peeling without having to set down the tool.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for reducing bales of fiber which includes a tower that reciprocates alongside a row of bales. The tower has a cantilevered portion which extends transversely over the row of the bales and supports two milling rollers for removing fiber from the upper surface of the bales. The cantilevered portion has a generally horizontal fiber collecting channel for receiving fiber removed from the bales, and includes a closed chamber in which is located a single drive for driving the two milling rollers in opposite directions. An adjustable vent permits passage of varying amounts of the atmosphere through the closed chamber. The closed chamber is connected to the horizontal channel so that air currents created by suction through the vent convey fibers removed from the bales by the milling rollers to a fiber collection point within the tower.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus or arrangement for cleaning a set of flats of a revolving flats card has a pivotable brush for engaging the strips or strip accumulations of the flats and a suction device arranged behind or downstream of the pivotable brush considered with respect to the direction of movement of the flats. According to the invention, a suction nozzle of the suction device is reciprocable over the length or transverse extent of the flats. By means of this arrangement, there is obtained a suction action affording a great cleaning or stripping effect at the flats despite a considerable reduction in the energy required to create the suction action in comparison with heretofore known flat cleaning or stripper arrangements.

Abstract: A holder for supporting and securing such items as eyeglasses within a shirt or coat pocket is disclosed. The holder utilizes a hollow holder housing having opposed front and rear walls and relatively narrow side walls. A pivot arm is pivotally secured within the housing and has included therein a movable grip projecting through the front wall which engages a stationary grip secured to the external surface of the front wall. A spring member interconnected between the housing and the pivot arm urges the movable grip into closed position with the stationary grip which grips, in closed position, secure, for example, the temple piece of eyeglasses. A spring clip positioned on the rear wall of the holder housing secures the housing and such items as eyeglasses secured therein within the shirt or coat pocket of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding two ropes or corresponding elongated bodies together in a fixed relation to each other at a right angle or parallel to each other. The device is characterized in that it comprises two essentially identical halves (2, 11), each being provided with a recess (3, 12) into which the rope fits, and that these halves may be pressed together and be locked by means of snap locks (5, 6, 13 14) when pressed together, the axial or turning movement of the ropes in relation to each other being prevented by the force of friction, and according to a preferred embodiment, by pegs (4, 17) on the bottom of the recesses, and the separation of the ropes being prevented by the snap locks, and, according to a modification of the preferred embodiment, by a screw which extends through each of the halves of the device and thereinbetween through each of the ropes.

Abstract: An improved two element locking construction for releasably securing the side edges of a shower curtain to the outer surface of a shower enclosure to prevent leakage of water outwardly of the enclosure and reduce the inward motion of the curtain. The construction includes a first element which is secured to a surface of the enclosure using a suitable pressure sensitive adhesive, the first element forming a recess. A second element is secured to a surface of the shower curtain adjacent a vertical edge, and has a shaped longitudinally extending projection selectively engageable with said first element in an interstice leading to said recess. Disengagement of the elements is accomplished by manually flexing a resilient wall of the first element to temporarily enlarge the insterstice engaging the projection on the second element.

Abstract: A tapered tubular polyester sleeve as set forth. It has a large end 12 and a small end 14 with a length to be determined. The ratio of taper is also determined by scale factors. All the warp yarns extend to the large end 12. A requisite number of warp yarns 16 extend the full length of the sleeve. Other warp yarns exemplified at 18, 22, 26, 28, 30 and 32 extend from the large end but are terminated along the length of the sleeve. It is then woven with a filling yarn 40 which extends in a full circle along the full length of the sleeve to thereby define the tapered sleeve. The sleeve after fabrication is then placed on a mandrel 42, heated in an oven 44 and is thereafter placed on the arm or other limb of a space suit exemplified at 50.

Abstract: Apparatus for manufacturing thin metal strip from a cylindrical metal workpiece includes rotatable workpiece support structure for concentrically mounting the workpiece, drive means for rotating the workpiece about its axis, holder means for supporting a cutting tool adjacent the peripheral surface of the cylindrical workpiece on the workpiece support structure, a cutting tool secured in the holder means, the cutting tool having a sharpened edge that is defined in part by a rake face that has a length of less than one millimeter, feed means for advancing the sharpened edge of the cutting tool transversely of the axis of the workpiece to peel a continuous thin metal strip from the workpiece, strip tensioning means for subjecting the strip to tension as it is peeled from said workpiece, and strip direction control means between the cutting tool and the strip tensioning means for varying the strip exit angle of the tensioned strip relative to the rake face of the cutting tool as the strip is being peeled from th

Abstract: To obtain a plurality of laminated ceramic capacitors, in cutting a laminated body (14) formed of a plurality of ceramic green sheets (11) formed on their surfaces with electrically conductive films (12) to serve as internal electrodes, cutting is effected in such a manner that the electrically conductive films (12) are exposed on lateral surfaces (17), which are the surfaces that are not formed with external electrodes (22, 23). Then ceramic slurry (18) is applied to the lateral surfaces (17), thereby preventing the exposure of the internal electrodes (12) on the lateral surfaces (17) where connection to the external eletrodes (22, 23) is not desired. The invention makes effective use of the entire width of the ceramic layers forming the cut laminated body (16) so as to obtain electrostatic capacity in a space-efficient manner.

Abstract: A dual position chuck and turning machine method allow automatic shifting of a workpiece from a first to a second turning axis by actuation of a draw bar through the spindle of the turning machine. A linkage in the chuck drives a movable jaw assembly having peripheral fixed keys thereon in an arcuate keyway responsive to the draw bar movement. The arcuate keyway allows moving the workpiece to second axes which are not merely rotations of the jaw assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically manufacturing slide fasteners of a desired length from a slide fastener chain of a continuous length has a stop unit which is adjustably disposed in a travelling path of a grip unit downstream thereof and which includes a stop movable between an operative position to stop the grip unit and an inoperative position not to stop the grip unit.

Abstract: A method for making endless lengths of nylon coated metal tubing which coating has high mechanical strength characteristics and a low gloss surface finish. The method includes passing the formed tubing through a first powder coating region and applying a layer of nylon generally uniformly surrounding the circumference of the tubing. This first nylon powder coating is heated sufficiently to cause the nylon coating to achieve complete melt-flow into a continuous first nylon coating region which would have a relatively high gloss. The coated tubing is next passed through a second powder coating region with the surface temperature of the first coating still above the melting temperature of the nylon. At this second coating region a second powder coating of the same type of nylon is applied. The second coating is cooled below the melting point of the nylon before the second coating completely melts leaving the outer surface with a very low gloss surface finish.

Abstract: To increase abrasion resistance, a cast-iron roll is given a carbidic running-surface layer which has a defined depth of at least 1 mm and a fine-grained structure whose cementite dendrites have a length of at most 100 .mu.m and a thickness of at most 20 .mu.m. The fine-grained structure is produced by remelt hardening of the outer surface of the roll.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a unique method and apparatus for machining a bearing cap assembly of the type typically utilized in a universal joint mechanism. The bearing cap assembly includes an open-ended bearing cap having a closed end wall with an outer surface secured to a mounting plate located generally parallel to the end wall and having spaced apart opposite end portions extending outwardly past the bearing cap. The present invention is specifically concerned with machining the end portions of the mounting plate extending outwardly from the bearing cap to produce spaced apart machined surfaces which can be utilized to attach the bearing cap assembly to an associated yoke arm. In the method of the present invention, the open end of the cap is placed on a support pin having a stop surface adapted to engage the inner surface of the end wall of the bearing cap.

Abstract: A tool for inserting sleeve blanks in damaged steam-generator tubes of light weight capable of being manipulated by ROSA, a remotely operated service arm. ROSA permits the tool to be attached externally of the channel head of the steam generator.The tool includes a fixed gripper and a moveable gripper. The gripping member of each gripper is a flexible sheet or bladder which conforms readily to the surface being engaged. For insertion, the sleeve blank is mounted on a mandrel. The insertion is carried out by operating the grippers repeatedly through the following cycle until the sleeve blank is inserted into the damaged tube:(a) The moveable gripper is set in the lowermost position.(b) The fixed gripper is open.(c) The moveable gripper engages the sleeving assembly.(d) The moveable gripper raises the sleeving assembly to the uppermost position.(e) The sleeving assembly is engaged by the fixed gripper.(f) The moveable gripper is disengaged from the sleeving assembly.

Abstract: A tool, mainly for placing by remote-control a tensioning roller chain or a like tightening element around a flange, in particular in nuclear works, and thereupon to carry out tightening, the ends of the tensioning roller chain being connected by a tensioning system including a tightening bolt, characterized by gripper members to seize the ends of the tensioning roller chain and by gripper arms on which the gripper members are mounted and of which at least one arm is kinematically displaceable by a displacement system in such a manner that the ends of the tensioning roller chain can be guided around the flange and toward each other, and by a coupling at one of the gripper arms for detachably engaging the tightening bolt so that a tensioning motor may drive the coupling and thereby tighten the roller chain about the flange and so that the gripper arms may thereupon disengage from the coupling and the roller chain remain tightened about the flange.

Abstract: A wheel spindle puller for removing the front wheel spindle on four-wheel drive vehicles such as pickup trucks and similar vehicles. The puller includes a base plate having two hardened steel cap bolts mounted thereon and securely retained in place by jam nuts together with a puller bar movably guided on the bolts with the puller bar including a central, internally threaded bore receiving an elongated central externally threaded bolt having a swivel center point head at its inner end which is aligned with an enlarged aperture in the base plate.

Abstract: Apparatus for tramming the wheel and axle assemblies of railway trucks having sideframes and a transverse frame member supported on sideframes, the sideframes being supported at their ends on structures carried on the end portions of the axles, including a fixture having apertures defining the trammed positions of the journal boxes, vertical axis cylindrical apertures in the end portions of the sideframes adapted for general vertical alignment with the fixture apertures, cylindrical bushings rotatably mounted in the sideframe apertures and having off center internal apertures, pins rotatably mounted in the bushing internal apertures and having off center internal apertures, pins rotatably mounted in the bushing internal apertures and having an eccentric extension at their lower ends, whereby irrespective of misalignment of the sideframes, the pin extensions are alignable with and insertable in the fixture apertures, said bushings and pins being lockable in the resulting trammed positions and their eccentric e

Abstract: Methods for forming prestressed concrete members wherein a pressure-containing casing is disposed around the outside surface of the concrete member and is spaced therefrom so that a cavity is formed between the casing and the outside surface of the concrete member. A pressurized medium is injected into the cavity between the casing and concrete member at a pressure sufficient to apply the required prestressed compressive force to the outside surface of the concrete member. The pressurized medium changes form by hardening or solidifying after injection. Examples of solid pressurized mediums include cement-like grouts and plastic, and epoxy resin materials. When the concrete member is cast within the casing so as to be in intimate contact with the casing the cavity is then formed by peeling the concrete member and casing away from each other as the pressurized medium is injected therebetween.

Abstract: A wheel puller for removing, transporting, and replacing large vehicle wheels and their corresponding brake drums is disclosed. The wheel puller includes a U-shaped metal frame having a central front portion and two arm portions. Upright members are disposed on or near said central portion and a horizontal pivot bar is mounted between the upright members. The pivot bar is vertically translatable on the upright members. A plurality of wheels are mounted on the frame to support and transport the frame. L-shaped wheel lifting arms pivotably mounted on the horizontal pivot bar pivot from a wheel engaging position to a handle position. In the wheel engaging position, the wheel lifting arms reside within the U-shaped frame and are parallel to and extend in the same direction as the arm portions. In the handle position, the wheel lifting arms reside on the side of the central portion opposite the arm portions and extend in a direction opposite to that of the arm portions.

Abstract: A method of assembling a refrigerator having an outer metal casing, an inner plastic liner and foamed-in-place thermal insulation between the casing and liner bonding them together including a high stress area in the liner that can cause the liner to crack due to a difference in expansion and contraction relative to the outer metal casing. The method comprises forming the metal casing, vacuum forming the liner from plastic material, placing at least one elongated slot open at one end and closed at the opposite end in the liner located in the high stress area, placing the liner inside the casing in spaced relationship thereto, and foaming the space between the casing and liner to bond them together.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of providing an injection molding heated nozzle with an improved electrical terminal. A plug is seated in a radial opening in the collar portion with heating element extending through it and the rear end of the heating element projecting a minimum distance from the front surface of the plug. The insulation and casing are stripped from the projecting portion and the exposed resistance wire is welded to a flat surface on a larger diameter threaded conductive stud. A sleeve having a threaded and broached inner surface is mounted over the stud with the outer end of the stud projecting beyond the outer end of the sleeve. The plug and sleeve are integrally brazed in place during the brazing step forming the rest of the nozzle. A liquid ceramic insulating material is poured to fill the space between the stud and the surrounding sleeve.

Abstract: A disk insertion apparatus for inserting a disk into a rim element of a disk wheel. The disk insertion apparatus includes a first disk inserting machine for preliminarily inserting a disk into a rim element and a second disk inserting machine for completing the insertion of the disk into the rim element to a predetermined, final position. The second disk inserting machine is mounted downstream of the first disk inserting machine along the rim flow lines.

Abstract: A rod mounting system for mounting expander rods in tube expander machines is disclosed. The mounting structure includes an opening in a header sized to receive the end of a mounting rod. A key extends into the opening from one side thereof. The rod end is provided with two longitudinally extending keyways and a peripheral groove. The first keyway extends from the end of the rod to an end face aligned with the peripheral groove. The second keyway extends from a location spaced from the end of the rod in both directions beyond the peripheral groove. The rod is installed in the header by longitudinal movement in an installation and removal orientation in which the key is aligned with the first keyway. When the rod engages the inner end of the first keyway, it is rotated to position the second keyway and the key in alignment. In such orientation, the rod is locked within the header for movement between two limits of longitudinal movement.

Abstract: A method of joining metallic layers of foil is disclosed. The layers of foil are spaced apart from each other a desired distance. A metallic component disposed between the layers of foil is in selective contact with each of them. The metallic component is selected to be in the semi-solid condition at a desired processing temperature. The assembly is heated to the processing temperature. The the assembly is cooled so that the metallic component is bonded to the metallic layers of foil.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of making an electrical connector. A longitudinal extent of tubing is provided which is flattened along the central extent. The central extent is then bent to place the ends at an angular disposition. One end of the tubular extent is formed into a connection terminal for connection to an external electrical device and the other end forms a barrel connection for crimping to a bared end of an electrical cable.

Abstract: A device for handling packaging containers having a parallelepiped shape, made of cardboard or a similar material, which have a folded closure on a frontal surface, outer corners of which, projecting beyond sides of the frontal surface, form a folded triangle, the base of which corresponds to one edge of the frontal surface and the tip of which is attached to a lateral surface of the parallelepiped. A guide slit holds part of the closure fold and a cutting blade overlaps the guide slit. A frame surrounds the parallelepiped at least partially on four lateral surfaces and has a handle aligned approximately vertically to the plane of the frame on one frame section and a catch to engage under one of the folded triangles folded down against the lateral surface of the parallelepiped. The frame also has the guide slit with the knife in another frame section.

Abstract: Apparatus for attachment to a boom of a backhoe or other mobile material handling machine, having a stick member pivotally attached to the boom, a first jaw and shear pivotally attached to the distal end of the stick member, and a second jaw and shear pivotally attached to the first jaw and shear, so that power actuation of one jaw causes opening and closing of the jaws and permits interleaved jaw engagement and shearing action between the jaws near the closure position. A heavy duty shear for a backhoe including a lower jaw having a shear blade and a guide blade lying along each other and tied together at their outer ends, an upper jaw defining a shear blade and having a wear plate or guide to engage and slide along the guide blade of the lower jaw, the guide blade of the lower jaw having is edge recessed below the level of the cutting edge of the shear blade of the lower jaw.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved combination fork and knife which includes a fork portion having a plurality of tines, a knife portion including an elongated cutting edge and a tab structure located on a side thereof opposed to the cutting edge, which tab portion is designed to be engaged by the index finger of the user to aid in applying pressure when using the cutting edge. In a further aspect, an indicator is incorporated into the utensil which is designed to enable the user to discern the exact location on the utensil where the cutting edge begins so as to avoid cutting of the user's mouth.

Abstract: A hand-held power cutting tool has a generally cylindrical casing, which can be grasped in the palm of one hand, and whose rear portion housed an electric driving motor disposed in the casing with its axis of rotation lying along the longitudinal axis of the rear portion. Reciprocated by the motor via a drive transmission system is a cutter carrier mounted for reciprocatory movement in a bearing support structure. The cutter carrier carries a clamp by which a cutter is attached to the carrier. The carrier is reciprocated at a rate of between 4,000 and 12,000 movements per minute and with a stroke of from 4 to 12 mm for rapid cutting of thin material. The cutter may have a generally U-shaped blade.

Abstract: A device for facilitating patent drafting comprises a base sheet, and a second sheet to which the drafting medium is affixed, the sheets having magnetic properties to maintain the base and second sheets in an alignable relationship with each other, the second sheet being transparent in some areas. Guidelines on the base and second sheets permit ready alignment of patent drafting requirements and to commonly used drafting angles. In one embodiment, the magnetic means are positioned to cause the sheets to maintain alignment at commonly used drafting angles.

Abstract: Vehicle body measuring apparatus having first and second extendible members for positioning on opposed sides of a vehicle body. A longitudinal member is connectible between the upper ends of the first and second members. First and second pointers are slidably mountable on the longitudinal member. Connecting means are provided for pivotally connecting the first and second members relative to the vehicle body and clamping means are provided for clamping the first and second members in a fixed position relative to opposed sides of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A telescope (10) is precisely pointed by a detent mechanism (32) in a sighting direction (18) after a motor (22) generally positions the telescope. The detent mechanism includes a roller assembly (60) precisely journalled at one end of an arm (38) which is biased into contact with a precisely formed V-groove (36) on the telescope by a spring 72.

Abstract: A device for ascertaining the camber and caster positions of vehicle front wheels including a base frame having a depending plate freely pivotal on an axis normal to the base frame and a depending pointer freely pivoted to the plate on an axis normal to the first axis. A scale is adjustably mounted on the lower end of the plate and a lock is provided on the base frame for securing the plate from pivotal movement while not in use. The outer ends of the base frame are provided with extension plates for engaging the side of relatively small wheels, and flange members are removably mounted on the extension plates for engaging a wheel rim of relatively large wheels. A handle is connected to the base frame so that the device may be manually placed against the vehicle wheel.

Abstract: A correction apparatus for an azimuth calculation system which includes an azimuth sensor mounted on a moving body for producing two mutually perpendicular magnetic field components relative to the earth's magnetism acting thereon, and wherein the azimuth sensor is moved in a full circle so that an azimuth circle is formed by the two magnetic field components.

Abstract: A biplane goniometer including a platform having a first planar surface thereon. An indicia mark on the side of the platform is disposed in plane parallel to the first planar surface. A flexible, stable arm is pivotally attached to the platform and the stable arm is disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first planar surface. The stable arm has a reference line disposed longitudinally thereon. Measuring data, including calibrated numbers, is disposed on the stable arm in an arc about the axis for measuring the arc between the indicia mark on the platform and the reference line on the stable arm.

Abstract: Deviations in flatness on a horizontal surface are measured by running over the surface, at a constant driven speed, an instrument sensitive to slope and which generates a continuous voltage signal corresponding to a continuous slope measurement. The continuous voltage signal is filtered to remove extraneous high frequency voltage signals thereby to produce raw continuous analog slope data which is digitized and calibrated to provide calibrated digital slope data from which other flatness data is computed. Procedures are described for calibrating the instrument and for eliminating or compensating for distortions in the measurements.

Abstract: A system for removing trapped air layers is disclosed for use in a measuring apparatus such as a length measuring apparatus for measuring dimensions of a test object supported on a measuring surface. According to this invention, the measuring surface defines in the region beneath the resting surface of the test object a plurality of openings which are connected to a source of subatmospheric pressure in order to draw off any trapped air layer present between the measuring surface and the resting surface of the test object. In the illustrated embodiment, these openings are connected with an external suction line by means of channels defined in the measuring table.

Abstract: A layout designating sheet is placed on a layout designating sheet receiving panel and light is emitted from one side thereof to illuminate illustrations provided on the layout designating sheet on to an original receiving panel overlapped there on. Being overlapped with illuminated illustrations of the layout designating sheet, angles of originals corresponding to the illustrations are adjusted on the original receiving panel. Angle data marks are applied by angle data mark supply guide means to the angle-adjusted originals or to auxiliary sheets adhered to the originals. With reference to the angle data marks, the originals are adhered to a cylinder of an input scanner. Thus, the originals can be quickly adhered to the cylinder of the input scanner at required angles.

Abstract: A hot air drying system for drying automobile bodies, comprising a drying chamber including a transport device for transporting the automobile bodies having closed bottoms, and a hot air supplying device for supplying hot air into the drying chamber to heat and dry paint applied to the automobile bodies transported by the transport device. The hot air supplying device includes hot air delivery nozzles for directing the hot air toward inside surfaces of the automobile bodies through openings of the automobile bodies.

Abstract: A boot cover fits around the top of a boot and closes the gap or space between the top edge of the boot and the cover. In one form, the cover is made from plastic and has a groove that fits around the top edge of the boot. In another form, the cover comprises a deformable insert made of plastic, or like a bag filled with soft foam, plastic, with a skirt which can be removed to cover the opening at the boot edge.

Abstract: A deflectable heel insert for use in the heel portion of a footwear. The heel insert includes at least one load-bearing plate which is deflectable under loads exerted by the heel of a shoe wearer. The plate is supported above a plate support surface as part of the heel or a base plate forming part of the laminate heel construction.

Abstract: A sport boot such as ski boot which is both water-proof and air permeable and which is comprised of an outer sheath formed of thick impermeable material, frames provided integrally in suitable portions of the side, upper or sole part of the outer sheath and having hollow axial through-holes, air permeable members fitted into the through-holes and having ventilation through-holes providing ventilation between the inside and outside of the outer sheath, and water-proof air permeable sheets made of porous synthetic fabrics provided in position to cover the top ends of the air permeable members.

Abstract: A musical shoe comprises an upper portion attached to a sole portion including a heel and a movable band attached to the upper portion of the shoe for holding it to the foot of a wearer when the band is moved to a closed position, and for effecting removal of the shoe from the foot when the band is moved to an opened position. A circuit panel is mounted on the upper portion of the shoe for producing a speaker drive signal when activated. A speaker is mounted on the shoe and is responsive to a speaker drive signal produced by the circuit panel, for producing an audio signal. A power supply, in the form of a photovoltaic cell, is provided for activating the circuit panel only in response to movement of the band to its opened position.

Abstract: A system is provided for mounting a flat, display item such as a photograph, on a surface such as the pages of an album, a book, a report, or any other substrate. The system includes a one-piece, transparent pocket folded to define an upper display surface and an opposed lower surface. The pocket is open along at least one side edge to permit insertion of the item between the opposed surfaces. A layer of adhesive material is provided over substantially the entire lower surface of the pocket for adhesively mounting the pocket to the surface. The adhesive material, preferably a thermoplastic, pressure sensitive, medium tack adhesive, is initially releasable but after a period of time, forms a permanent bond between the pocket and the surface.An album for displaying such flat, display items is further provided. The album includes a plurality of pages for mounting the display items and a plurality of these one-piece pockets.

Abstract: A logic control linear drive magnetic motor is used to reciprocate approximately 180.degree. flat panels which make a display board. Each panel of the display board is connected to a pulley which is in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal dimension of the vane. A continuous drive cord is connected to each end of a shuttle cylinder of the motor and is wrapped around the pulley drum. The pulley drum is provided with self-alignment by providing slippage between a plate connected to the vane and the drum proper.

Abstract: A frame for mounting a flexible sign and said brake comprising an arrangement of extruded aluminum frame members of relatively simple arrangement.

Abstract: A sign comprising a reinforcement member adapted to be located on a post and a waterproof cover located on the reinforcing member. The sign is easy and cheap to make and is weatherproof.

Abstract: A revolver uses removable cylinders for fast reloading and has cylinder fastening elements which permit reloading of the revolver only when a revolver hammer is in an uncocked position. The revolver cylinders have, in their rear ends, cartridge holding elements which prevent cartridges from falling out of the cylinders when the cylinders are outside of the revolver frame.

Abstract: A handgun handle construction including a handle frame, elastomer grip element portions positioned on the sides, including as desired on the front and back sides, of the handle frame. The elastomer grip element portions have recesses to each receive a non-deformable insert element. Fasteners hold the frame, grip element portions and inserts together.