Abstract: In an automatic bar and wire pointing machine, workpiece-feeding means comprises a carrier having two feeding wheels (38,40) mounted on a driving shaft (20). Each wheel comprises a circular pitch plate (42) providing four sets of six notches (N1, N2, N3, N4) spaced uniformly around its periphery; the notches form semi-circular recesses (R1, R2, R3, R4) of different diameters to accommodate different sizes of workpiece, and the recesses are all centered on a common pitch circle (P) of the pitch plate. The wheel comprises also a picker plate (44) comprising six lobes (66) which are spaced uniformly about the axis of the wheel and form radially-projecting edges (68) positioned adjacent to the notches of any selected one of the four sets of notches.

Abstract: Apparatus for stripping the insulation from the end of an electrical conductor, comprises a pair of clamping jaws for clamping the electrical conductor therebetween; a pair of cutting blades mounted to one side of the clamping jaws for cutting the insulation while the conductor is clamped by the clamping jaws; a drive for driving the clamping jaws and cutting blades; and displacing means driven by the drive for effecting relative movement between the clamping jaws and cutting blades in order to strip the cut insulation from the ends of the conductor. The pair of cutting blades are carried by a support pivotably mounted with respect to the clamping jaws. The displacing means pivots the cutting blades support away from the clamping jaws to strip the cut insulation from the end of the conductor.

Abstract: A continuous coil material is formed on flat unit coils alternating with coupling parts corresponding to coil receivers of a commutator. The coupling parts are coupled to the coil receivers of the commutator, and the unit coils are mounted on the unit coil positioning parts arranged around the commutator, alternately with each other in a predetermined positional order. The coupling parts and the receiving parts coupled to each other are electrically connected, and the unit coils overlapped in position around the commutator are connected at contact parts thereof, thereby forming an armature for a flat motor.

Abstract: A laminated amorphous-metal transformer core having four sides joined by corner regions includes (a) joints located in a joint region in one of its sides and (b) side portions between the joint region and two corner regions. After annealing the core and while restraining the core laminations in a core region remote from the joint region, the joints are separated by displacing each of the side portions into a position of approximate alignment with the side of the core interconnected therewith at a corner region. Then a splint is applied to each of the side portions and the aligned interconnected side, thus holding these two parts in approximately aligned relation. The splint is relied upon to facilitate insertion of the aligned parts into the window of a coil, following which the splint is slid off the aligned parts, and core-lacing is completed.

Abstract: A servicing machine for a steam generator is accurately set up in the generator channel head with a pivoted arm mounted for rotation in a plane parallel to the tubesheet. The angular position of the arm, the longitudinal position of a carriage mounted on the arm and the vertical position of a platform on the carriage are remotely controlled to maneuver a probe used in mapping the precise location of the thousands of holes in the tubesheet. Various operations are then performed at each precise hole location by tools carried by the arm mounted carriage to prepare for installation of new tubing. The operation of a pair of remotely controlled pivoted arms, one on each side of the channel head divider plate, is coordinated to automatically position the ends of U-shaped tubes in corresponding holes in the tubesheet on opposite sides of the divider plate and to secure the same in place.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly machine for loading an insulating housing having a plurality of parallel apertures with a plurality of contacts. It consists of a housing support for supporting the insulating housing; a table having a plurality of parallel channels at equal intervals and in registration with the parallel apertures for receiving the contacts; a pusher disposed over the table so as to be movable vertically and laterally along the parallel channels and having a plurality of grooves for receiving conductor sections of the contacts when the pusher is lowered. The grooves each have at the front edge a jaw portion for pushing forward crimped strain relief tabs of the contact.

Abstract: Apparatus for connecting a coaxial cable to a connector having a base for connection to a conductive shield of the cable via a solder ring within a heat-shrinkable tube, the apparatus including a first fixture for engaging an end of the coaxial cable and connector and a first heater mountable in a predetermined position with respect to the fixture for directing a controlled amount of heat to the solder and heat-shrinkable tube.

Abstract: A termination tool for terminating a conductor to a contact or terminal having a connecting section for connection with the conductor and a contacting section for contact with a mating contact. The connecting section has either piercing walls or clamp tabs and strain relief tabs. The termination tool consists of a fixed base or head for supporting the contact and a movable die movable toward the fixed base to terminate the contact by either piercing or crimping.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for mounting an electronic part (11) on a circuit board (28). When the part is mounted, a distance between the under surface of a part maintaining section (12) and the circuit board (38) is measured. Determination that the electronic part (11) is normally mounted on the circuit board (28) is made by comparing the measured distance with the thickness of the electronic part (11) measured in advance.

Abstract: The wire cutter includes a pair of elastomeric gripping members mounted in the throat of the wire cutter and having closely spaced, opposed, inner faces which extend generally perpendicularly to the cutting plane of the cutting edges and clamp a short segment of wire therebetween as it is clipped from a larger section of wire. The gripping members preferably are made from a polyurethane elastomer and preferably are cast or formed in situ by pouring a liquid mixture of a polyurethane prepolymer and curing agent in the pocket defined by the throat and, in some cases, a mold surrounding the wire cutter jaws.

Abstract: A flexible line trimmer for cutting vegetation can be converted to a blade cutting device. The trimmer has a motor driven rotatable head with a cavity defined by a wall of the head. The cavity receives a spool wrapped with line. The line has a free end extending through an aperture in the wall of the head. Drive lugs located in the cavity couple the spool to the drive head for rotation. The blade carrier replaces the spool and line. The blade carrier has a central portion that locates within the cavity while the spool is removed. The central portion has at least one drive member that is positioned to engage the drive lugs to rotate the blade carrier with the head. A plurality of blades are mounted to the periphery of the carrier. The carrier is fastened to the head.

Abstract: A saw guide (14') for controlling the linear path/direction of travel with respect to a reference on an object such as a board being cut, of a rotating saw blade is provided. The guide (14') includes a carriage (18') which carries a rod (44') along one longitudinal edge portion in the preferred embodiment. A travel control mechanism (50'), including a movable sleeve (78) slidably received by the rod (44') controls the direction of travel of the saw from a reference defined on an object to be cut. This mechanism (50') includes a protractor which is rotatably mounted on the sleeve (78). A mechanism for adjusting the rotational position of the protractor with respect to the rod is provided. The protractor can be readily stored above the carriage (18') as desired.This application is a Continuation-In-Part of application of Ser. No. 763,295, filed on Aug. 7, 1985, and due to issue on Nov. 25, 1986, with a U.S. Pat. No. of 4,624,054.

Abstract: A gauge pin holder including a straight handle with thickened end portions, each end portion having a transverse end slot, a pair of boots adapted to fit in the slots with sideways-directed wings, a passageway in each boot aligned with a pair of bores through each wall forming the slot, and a sleeve in each passageway for receipt of a gauge pin therein, wherein a threaded shaft containing a knurled end knob is threaded through aligned apertures in the handle and boot to force the sleeve and pin down in the passageway and the pin against the wings to hold the pin tightly therein.

Abstract: An apparatus tests rack teeth of a rack member for a rack and pinion vehicle steering gear. The apparatus comprises a support for mounting the rack member for longitudinal displacement and a helically toothed test pinion member having an axis. A carriage mounts the test pinion member for rotation about its axis and in driving engagement with the rack member. A resilient biasing spring urges the test pinion member into engagement with the rack member and provides a predetermined lateral spacing between the longitudinal axis of the rack member and the axis of the test pinion member. A screw adjusts the biasing force of the resilient biasing spring at the predetermined lateral spacing. A drive effects displacement of one of the rack and test pinion members to impart displacement to the other of the rack and test pinion members.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved removable gun sight for shotguns, rifles and other firearms comprising a single, light weight part for screwless, snap on attachment to the tubular part of a gun. The device is pocket size and portable and is easy to install and adjust on a firearm.

Abstract: The invention provides an instrument responsive to acceleration forces. In the preferred embodiment, a body of magnetic material is positioned in a cavity such that it moves to a central position in response to a magnetic field and moves along a preselected path in response to acceleration forces. Means is included permitting the position of the body of magnetic material to be determined. The position of the body of magnetic material relative to the structure of the instrument is an indication of the acceleration force applied to the instrument.

Abstract: A ruler for fixed-distance movement which includes a guide member provided at one end of a linear ruler section and slidable at a specified angle along a guide section of a base plate; a leaf spring containing a projection, mounted at the same one end of the ruler section; a corrugated gear provided along the same guide section of the base plate, the corrugated gear having a plurality of recesses at regular intervals for engagement with the projection of the leaf spring. The projection of the leaf spring, when engaged with a recess of the corrugated gear, stops the movement of the ruler section, thus enabling the ruler section to move step-by-step over a fixed distance at a specified angle to the guide section.

Abstract: The measuring apparatus comprises a base plate member including a rotatable measuring object receiving station adapted to rotatably receive e.g. a tool to be measured. Besides the receiving station, a guiding column is arranged having a guiding rail along which a measuring carriage is movable upwardly and downwardly. The carriage is provided with a horizontally displaceable measuring rail, an end portion thereof being equipped with a measuring calliper assembly. This assembly includes a measuring calliper with a calliper head which may be brought into contact with the tool to be measured. The calliper head is displaceable with regard to a calliper portion fixed to the end portion of the measuring rail. A force acting on the calliper head in horizontal direction (e.g. towards the right) causes the same displacement of the calliper head as a force acting on the calliper head in vertical direction (e.g. upwardly). The displacement is determined by means of a measuring gauge.

Abstract: A gaging tool for checking the alignment of spaced apart holes located on a common axis, having particular utility for checking the alignment of bearing seats on half round yokes for universal joints. A pair of gage bushings are secured in the bearing seats by retaining straps. An alignment bar is passed through the internal gage bore of one of the bushings. When the bearing seats or holes are in alignment, the alignment bar will pass into the other of the pair of gage bushings.

Abstract: A pass-through station for conducting an air flow and for cleaning contaminated surfaces in the station with flowing air and preventing dust particles removed during the decontamination from undesirably reaching the room to be kept clean which is supplied through the pass-through station, includes a passageway for conducting an air flow having a substantially circular air flow cross section, a central axis, oppositely disposed segmental side walls and end surfaces, air chambers alongside the passasgeway having segmental inner walls forming the oppositely disposed segmental side walls, the inner walls of the air chambers having at least one pair of slit-like air outlets formed therein diametrically opposite one another with respect to the central axis, and at least one return air pipe coaxial to the substantially circular cross section at least at one of the end surfaces, for removing an air component corresponding to the inflowing air.

Abstract: A manipulation element for closing and latching a rear spoiler of boot on the leg of a skier. The manipulation element is journaled on the rear spoiler so that journalling of this element tensions a cable which closes the spoiler on the leg of the skier. The manipulation element comprises a U-shaped lever having an open space therein adapted to receive a second manipulation element which can, for example, lock the heel of the foot in the boot. In this way, two manipulation elements can be positioned on the dorsal zone of the spoiler. In another embodiment, the manipulation element includes two lateral ribs, each having a groove extending along the length of the rib for engaging and protecting the cable.

Abstract: The inner shoe for ski boots comprises an upper provided with a perimetral border at the end associated with an inner sole. The inner sole is furthermore provided with at least one raised portion and at least one perimetral tab facing and connected to the border of the upper. Advantageously, the central raised portion of the inner sole defines a perimetral edge having a thickness approximately equal to that of the border provided on the upper.

Abstract: Shoe sole having a relatively inelastic portion, and at least one peripheral portion adapted to extend laterally beyond the insole of the shoe to which the sole is to be affixed. The lower surface of the sole has at least one edge which defines a pivot axis having a generally longitudinal orientation relative to the sole around which the foot of the wearer is adapted to pivot. The edge is positioned to be cushioned by a relatively elastic portion of the sole.

Abstract: Improved backhoe bucket transport apparatus including an engagement member secured to a loader bucket and having an open hook for engaging and suspending the backhoe bucket by its pivot pin. Normal rolling motion of the loader bucket causes it to receive the backhoe where it may be securely held during transport. Unloading is carried out by reversing the steps.

Abstract: The thrust coupling has a thrust frame formed of three tubular sections which is mounted on the underside of a vehicle. The front of the thrust frame is suspended by chains from the front of the vehicle and can be raised and lowered by hydraulic cylinders connected to cross arms attached to the chains. The rear of the thrust frame is connected by a parallelogram arrangement of links in which a shock absorber is connected to dampen motion of the parallelogram arrangement of links.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and kit for ironing wrinkled fabrics or clothes without using heat or an iron is disclosed. A board is covered with furniture grade velour, bristle side facing upwards. The wrinkled article to be pressed is spread out on the upwardly facing velour bristles. The hands of the user are then placed against the article, palms down, and the article is pressed by the palms against the bristles. The article is then "ironed" using the operator's hands in a spreading motion to move wrinkles from the center of the article radially outward to the perimeter of the article. In this "ironing" process, the palms and fingers of the hands keep a downward force on the article as the wrinkles are spread to extinguishment at the perimeter of the article. When all of the wrinkles have been spread to and extinguished at the perimeter of the article, the article is lifted from the velour bristles and will be wrinkle free. In some instances, sprinking water on the article facilitates the ironing process.

Abstract: A license plate assembly on a motorcycle includes a stay by which a license plate is erected from a rear cover over a rear wheel behind a seat, and an illumination device embedded in the rear cover below and behind the license plate for upwardly emitting a light beam to illuminate the license plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a permanent grave marker employing a photograph laminated front and rear with a light stable abrasion resistant film secured in a molded picture frame having a flat back and a recessed opening complemental to the photograph. An aluminum plate complemental to the recessed opening in the back of said picture frame fused to the laminated photograph by a rubber-vinyl adhesive. There is means sealing the back of said picture frame and aluminum plate flush to the permanent grave marker with the picture exposed forwardly of the marker in place in the frame with a silicone rubber adhesive sealant. There is provided anchoring means for securing the frame and picture to the permanent grave marker flush with each other in a water repellant sealed condition.

Abstract: The picture frame described herein is particularly sturdy and economic in as much as the framework (1) and support plane (2) on to which the image (3) is placed and the transparent plane (4) are held together by blocking elements (7) independently of the framework (1), and the framework (1) and all the other components are attached to one another by means of coupling elements (6) which by gripping onto the support plane (2) constitute the coupling elements for supporting the entire frame.

Abstract: An invasive anchor of a fish tag includes an anchor element for initial mechanical attachment and an element of inert material for adherence with the tissue of the fish through cellular growth.

Abstract: A portable yard sign has an upstanding rigid post with a longitudinal slot extending downwardly from its top edge, and a main sign panel having a foldable side edge corresponding to and insertable into the slot for securing the panel to the post. The post on its bottom end may have a ground stake and foot plate assembly for penetration into a soil bed upon application of foot pressure on the plate. The panel remote from its side edge is free of connection to the post and is bendable at the side edge responsive to wind and other pressure against the panel. The slot may be arranged on one side of the post and the post may be triangular in cross-section. The panel side edge is of a width suitable to permit it to be lodged against the post when it is secured in the post slot.

Abstract: A display sign has a panel supported on a horizontal arm which is cantilevered on a vertical post. A slot is formed in the horizontal arm and the panel is supported in the slot. The horizontal arm includes a pair of parallelly extending, spaced-apart channel members and a pair of spacers, one of which is inserted at each end of the channel members. The spacers span the channel members and join them together. The slot in the horizontal arm is formed by a gap between the spaced apart channel members. One type of panel which has an upper portion with a width greater than the width of the lower portion is supported in the slot by the spacers. Another type of panel having a lower portion greater in width than in its upper portion and a neck portion with a pair of cutouts is supported in the slot by pivotably mounted plates which engage in the cutouts.

Abstract: A two-piece plastic signholder and subassembly therefor. The signholder includes a bracket having a floor and inclined bearing edges which bear against the assembled two substantially identical plastic pieces. The bracket and pieces are designed to provide a bias to ensure a top bearing surface between the upper portions of the two assembled pieces to securely hold signs therebetween. The pieces include positive engagement elongated mating slots and posts along the bottom edge of the pieces, which also include inner and outer inclined or angled bottom edge pieces and the pieces can be curved or warped toward one another to aid in the biasing of the pieces. The pieces alos include a stepped recess and flat support surface in the bottom edge to maintain contact between the bottom edge and the floor of the bracket to resist tipping from side blows.

Abstract: A magazine is provided for housing a predetermined number of rim-fire cartridges in a double column configuration with minimal magazine width and length requirements. The magazine is configured so that the rims of the cartridges are automatically placed in a nested or staggered relationship when they are inserted and are maintained in that relationship as they move through the housing, so as to prevent cross over of the rims and jamming. The nested, side-by-side positional relationship of the cartridges in the magazine is changed to a single file relationship while the lateral force exerted on the cartridges is controlled and jamming caused by friction or deformation is prevented. The magazine has an arcuate shape with one end wall having a portion defined by a radius of about 5.29 inches. Three rails are positioned on the upper portion of one side wall. Rails and baffles are configured to avoid or reduce interference of debris or wax build-up.

Abstract: A contoured gunstock for fixed hand engagement includes a sideways projecting portion for accommodating a user's trigger hand in combination with an adjustable arm or back engaging attachment fixed to the butt of the gunstock. The sideways projecting portion allows one to most conveniently absorb the recoil of the rifle. The forearm of the rifle may include elongated recesses or grooves to accommodate a user's front hand. Alternately, the forearm of the rifle may advantageously include a flared out hand gripping portion at the front end of the forearm, the hand gripping portion having an increased height and width over the rest of the forearm.

Abstract: A gun universal support lift provides for sand bag adjustable rapid manipulation up and down, together with adjustable swiveling about an upright axis, and also adjustment to controllable V-shape, to support different hand guns in different positions, during shooting; also dual support of sand bags at two different levels, with swiveling, is provided.

Abstract: A totally portable fishing equipment device to facilitate the clean and self-contained preparation of cut bait for the sports angler comprising a solid octagonal cutting block whose perpendicular planar sides coact with the sloping inner walls and bottom of the permanently attached tub or reservoir while the invention is being used aboard a sport fishing vessel moving from one fishing location to another. The interaction between the octagonal cutting block and the sloping inner walls and bottom of the tub or reservoir prevent the standard angler's cutting tool from bouncing or leaping out of the trough of the tub or reservoir when the invention is sustaining vibrations caused by the motion of a sport fishing vessel without the attention of the mate or angler.

Abstract: A casting net is disclosed constructed of a circular net with a ring-shaped element fitted in its center. The circumference is fitted with a bottom rope holding weight elements, weight blocks or chain-weight chains. The cast-net hanging from its central ring-shaped element drops to form a conical cast-net when retrieved. During casting, the integral net element spreads to become a planar net shape which differs from that of the traditional cylindrical cast-net. This invention reduces seam stitching and makes it easier to spread for maximum effect. Moreover, the central ring-shaped element, i.e. the lower and the upper retaining ring elements, can be easily fitted to the meshes in the center of the cast-net in a secure simplified manner.

Abstract: An ice fishing signaling and reporting device is disclosed having an audio alarm with a button for activating and deactivating the alarm. The button on said audio alarm is biased to its off position, and a cantilever is hingingly connected to the alarm for depressing the button, activating the alarm, when tension is applied to a fishing line guided over the cantilever.

Abstract: A flexible fishing lure designed for use as a "trailer" on a host lure or with a jig head, which flexible fishing lure includes a body portion provided with at least one set of oppositely-disposed legs and designed to fit inside an elongated, hollow sleeve member having a blunt head and tail segments provided on the opposite end thereof. The core member is inserted inside the companion sleeve member with the core member legs protruding from openings located in opposite sides of the sleeve member and the hook element of a host lure or a jig head may then be inserted through the sleeve member and the core member, in order to facilitate retrieval of the fishing lure as a trailer or a primary lure. The flexible fishing lure may be retrieved according to a variety of techniques which cause the core member legs and the sleeve member tail segments to undulate or flutter in the water and attract fish.

Abstract: A semi-weedless fish lure that produces a natural swimming motion with either a hair-like tail or natural bait around the hook; the proper combination of weights, hook length, size of a circular clear plastic deflector plate and hook eye location is necessary.

Abstract: A mole trap and the like comprising a base adapted to be placed on the ground, a pair of spring loaded levers pivoted to said base and movable from a latched position to an unlatched position, a flexible loop associated with each lever and adapted to extend into the ground transversely of a mole tunnel and a lever projecting into the tunnel and engageable by the mole in its travel through the tunnel to unlatch either of the levers and permit the spring associated with a lever to move the loop and engage and trap the mole.

Abstract: A shellfish trap comprises a cage like mesh enclosure having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a peripheral side wall. The side wall has at least one entrance passageway extending from it towards the center of the enclosure. At least one ring for defining an escape vent is formed in the mesh of the enclosure, with ribs forming part of the mesh extending across the ring. A pilot indent is provided at the center of the ribs extending across the ring for receiving a drill bit to cut out the ribs to form an escape vent.

Abstract: There is disclosed fishing gear which includes a device for suspending an object, such as fish hook, weight or chum basket, from a trot line, wherein the chum basket is made up of molded plastic body sections secured to one another at their enlarged ends.

Abstract: A pack of seedling plants includes a sealed, sterile dish containing an agar gel in which seedlings have been raised from seed sown in the gel. The pack may also include a growing tray for which a pack of compost may be provided, and a transparent cover which together form a propagator into which seedlings may be transplanted from the dish. The dish may be fixed to a backing and the various components of dish and backing, tray and cover snap fitted one with another to form a convenient package which also has the advantage of being rearrangeable to provide a robust package for the mail-order market.

Abstract: An improved casement window sash unit includes a pair of track and hinge assemblies, each being secured to one of the upper and lower horizontal window frame members of a window opening in a building. Each track and hinge assembly includes a track having a toggle hinge pivotally and slidably secured thereto and to the sash. The track for each assembly has a pair of elongate longitudinally extending openings therein, each accommodating an attachment screw therethrough, each opening being of a size to permit slight longitudinal shifting of the track relative to the window frame. Each track and hinge assembly includes a cam positioned within a cam opening in the track and secured to the track and window frame by an attachment screw. Each cam is selectively shiftable in either direction from a centered position to slightly shift the track longitudinally of the window frame before the attachment screws are tightened to adjust the position of the hinge relative to the window frame and thereby overcome sash sag.

Abstract: A securing device for casement windows or the like includes an abutment member secured to the master frame in the path of motion of an engaging member. The abutment member extends away from the master frame a greater distance at the end of the abutment member nearer to the inner side of the window. The engaging member is mounted to the casement frame and extends away from the casement frame a greater distance at its side closer to the outside of the window. Both the abutment member and engaging member include non-planar contacting surfaces which mate when the window is in its closed position. This arrangement of the abutment member and engaging member also prevents the casement frame from bulging away from the master frame under wind pressure. The securing device is mounted along one side of the window.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a weather-strip to be used for doors or windows having sliding panels, more particularly on the meeting uprights of the panels. The weather-strip consists of a rigid base in the form of an inverted T from which two sealing wings run, generally parallel, each comprising an inner portion connected to the base, an outer portion and a curved intermediate part which connects the inner portion to the outer portion. The outer portion is offset in relation to the inner portion, in a generally transversal direction to the wings.

Abstract: A protective structure comprises a plurality of individual sections each one of which coacts with adjacent sections on both sides that are arranged seriatim to form an elongate unit. A closure at one end is removable affording access and egress from the structure and a closure at the other end is fixed in position. The individual sections are made, preferably, of FIBERGLAS that are spray-coated on the inside with a plastic.

Abstract: For a tile-like ceramic element provided on its visible side with an electrically conductive surface glaze which, when the tile-like ceramic element is laid with a plurality of such elements to form a covering for lining walls or floors, communicates conductively with a substructure which diverts electricity and is to be provided below the covering, its laying to form a flooring can be performed utterly independently, so that a joint material can be selected which completely meets all requirements to be met by such a material in terms of its scuff resistance, its elasticity and hygienic properties, and allows for at least part of the side of the tile-like ceramic element facing away from the visible side to be coated with a material having good electrically conductive properties which communicates with the surface glaze in electrically conductive fashion.