Abstract: A manual means for reducing the time and effort needed to retract a brake-actuation piston into a brake fluid-containment cylinder during a brake pad-replacement operation. A thrust plate has a threaded hole meshed with an elongated screw that is turnable manually to exert a retractive force on a brake-actuation piston.

Abstract: A method for removing metallic plugs from conduits such as the heat exchanger tubes in a nuclear steam generator is disclosed herein. In such tubes, plugs formed from a cylindrical shell of Inconel are radially expanded in sealing engagement with the open end of an Inconel tube mounted in a tubesheet by pulling down a cork-shaped expander element disposed in wedging engagement with the shell. The method of the invention removes such plugs by pushing the expander element from the open end back to the closed end of the shell, and then heating the shell to a temperature which substantially lessens its tensile yield while applying a tensile force along the longitudinal axis of the plug shell sufficient to elongate it. In the method, an electrically conductive push-rod is utilized which simultaneously conducts a substantial current of electricity through the plug shell while pushing against the closed end thereof.

Abstract: A method of inserting chip parts into a holding plate having through holes which method is constituted by providing an insertion apparatus having a plurality of individual through bores at positions corresponding to the through holes in the holding plate with the through bores each having a larger portion with an outer end communicating with one surface of the insertion apparatus and having a cross sectional size sufficiently large to hole one of the chip parts, and having a smaller bore portion extending from the inner end of the larger bore portion to the other surface of the insertion apparatus, placing chip parts in the larger bore portions, superposing the holding plate on the insertion apparatus with the through holes aligned with the through bores, and inserting pins through the smaller bore portions to insert the chip parts into the through holes in the holding plate.

Abstract: A method of making a cornice board assembly in which the assembly has a face board, a dust board, and a pair of side boards made of expanded plastic foam material. The boards are joined together by means of a water based cement, with their edges in alignment, and the assembly is mounted on support brackets by means of thumbtacks.

Abstract: A method for making a coil assembly for a metal detector of the type used for detecting metal fragments in foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals, the method comprising providing a frame of non-metallic material, the frame having an aperture therethrough for the passage of material undergoing inspection, winding coils of electrically conductive strands on the frame, applying a first plastic coating in liquid form to the frame and coils, less the aperture portion of the frame, applying metal in fluid form to the first plastic coating to encase the first plastic coating in a metal layer, and applying a second plastic coating in liquid form to the metal layer to encase the metal layer in a second plastic coating.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a transformer having an amorphous metal core. The face of the joint portion of the amorphous metal core is covered with an oil compatible porous pads. Pressure plates are disposed over the pads. A frame positioned generally around the plates secures the pads and plates to the amorphous metal core. Banding straps may be threaded about the core assembly to further secure the core assembly.

Abstract: A process for producing a heating element comprising a heating wire wound as a bifilar spiral and arranged in a plastic part that can be welded to a plastic pipe by supplying electric current to radially outwardly extending wire ends of the heating wire. The process can be implemented with little effort, and the apparatus for carrying out the process enables functionally reliable production of the heating element. The heating wire is arranged in a bifilar spiral groove in a surface of an injection mold with the windings of the heating wire spaced a distance corresponding to the radial spacing of the individual windings of the spiral groove. After closing the injection mold, plastic is introduced into preferably radial connecting grooves between the windings of the spiral groove so that the plastic at least partially surrounds the heating wire in the vicinity of the connecting grooves.

Abstract: An apparatus for fitting proper sizes of balance weights to the inner and outer rims of a wheel at proper positions. The apparatus includes a wheel balance measuring station and a balance weight fitting station arranged side by side. In the balance weight measuring station, the wheel is measured to detect unbalance of the wheel so as to determine sizes of balance weights to be fitted to the rims and positions at which the balance weights are fitted. According to the determination, weight size signals and position signals are provided and sent to the balance weight fitting station.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching each of a successive pair of wires (12) to each of a pair of contacts (13), seated in opposed recesses (14) in a connector (16), comprises a base (18) on which a connector-carrying carriage (26) is slidably mounted for movement along an axis (24). Each of a pair of ram assemblies (32) is mounted on opposite sides of the path of travel of the carriage (26). Adjacent to each ram assembly (32) is a wire guide (58) which has an upwardly inclined pin (74) which provides a path for pulling a wire into alignment with a separate one of the ram assemblies (32). Once aligned with the ram assemblies, the wires 12 are then rammed by the ram assemblies against the corresponding contacts (13).

Abstract: A method of producing an embossed structure on a workpiece includes applying texturizing components to a carrier surface of a pressing member and causing the texturizing components to form the embossed structure on the workpiece by pressing the pressing member and the workpiece against one another with the carrier surface facing the workpiece. The texturizing components may be connected to the pressing member by gluing, soldering or welding. An apparatus for performing this method includes two pressing belts which are being pressed against the workpiece passing therebetween, at least one of such belts being provided with the texturizing components at an outer surface thereof by an applicator apparatus arranged upstream of the location at which the belts come into contact with the workpiece. The texturizing components may be removed from the belt after each or after several embossing operations.

Abstract: A method of making a leadframe useful in packaging semiconductor devices eliminates silver bleed between adjacent leads of the leadframe. This is accomplished by leaving excess leadframe material along the edges of the leads prior to silver plating the flag area and the portion of the leads adjacent to the flag area. After the plating operation, this excess leadframe material is removed thereby leaving silver free leads which will be exposed outside of a resulting encapsulated semiconductor package.

Abstract: An LRM connector is joined to printed circuit boards and secured to cover plates of the LRM at an end thereof to be mated with mother board connector mounted within a black box. The LRM connector is float mounted within cover plates on said LRM and aligns itself with the mother board connector when the LRM is inserted into the black box while maintaining sealing engagement with the cover plates. A metal shroud of the LRM connector provides EMI shielding and engagement with the metal shroud of the mother board connector even if the two metal shrouds are slightly misaligned with respect to each other. A method for assembly includes forming separate contact subassemblies having dielectric material molded around body sections; rearward contact sections on free ends of elongated cantilever beams remain joined to carrier strips until being soldered to conductive pads of the VHSIC circuit cards; then the carrier strips are broken off.

Abstract: Method for the simultaneous manufacturing and testing of a cable harness assembly having one, or a plurality of spaced apart connectors, of the insulation displacement type, terminated to a planar multi-conductor cable. The system can be programmed to cut or shear the cable immediately after a test thereof fails to verify an appropriately terminated connector or continuity in the cable, or after the cable harness assembly length is reached. By such a system, a minimum of cable is lost to scrap due to the failed electrical testing thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaving apparatus comprising a housing, at least one shaving unit and a trimmer, which is movable relative to the housing between an operational position and an operating position by means of a push-button, a spring being arranged between the trimmer frame and the housing. The housing is provided with a pivotable catch having a hook-shaped end which engages behind the latching projection on the trimmer frame in the rest position, and which is situated before the latching projection in the operational position, and around the latching projection the trimmer frame is provided with guide walls which define a forward path and a return path for the hook-shaped end.

Abstract: The invention relates to safety razor units of the disposable type. The razor blade cartridge, which may house one or two blades, is connected via a swivel-type hinge to a handle. The blade cartridge and the handle engage by means of a snap-action closure means. The razor unit provides a good shaving comfort; it is simple and inexpensive in production.

Abstract: A pipe splitter having an elongated frame, a first end and a second end is disclosed. A first roller and a second roller is rotatably positioned proximate the first end and the second end of the elongated frame, respectively, to rotatably support the elongated frame when positioned in use into the bore of a pipe to be split. A first coupling means is securably positioned at the first end of the elongated frame to enable the elongated frame to be pulled along a longitudinal dimension of the pipe to be split. A cutting wheel is positioned between the first end and the second end of the elongated frame to enable a cutting engagement of the pipe in order to split the pipe along a single longitudinal path thereof.

Abstract: A device for preparing cases for filling (2) comprises at least one tubular cutting element (20) and one means for separating the case from the core (52) cut by the element (20) from a fruit or a vegetable. This separating means is comprised of at least one of the following mechanisms:a transverse blade,a depression means,serrations inside the element (20).

Abstract: A steel plate cutter has a pair of stationary arms arranged with a predetermined gap therebetween, and a movable arm arranged between the stationary arms. An intermediate portion of the movable arm is pivotally supported by the stationary arms. Stationary and movable ends of a hydraulic cylinder are pivotally coupled to the proximal ends of the stationary arms and the movable arm. A pair of base blades that oppose a shearing push blade fixed to the distal end of the movable arm are fixed on the distal ends of the stationary arms. When the movable arm is driven by the hydraulic cylinder to approach and separate from the stationary arms, the shearing push blade of the movable arm enters or escapes from the gap between the base blades of the stationary arms. When the shearing push blade slides between the base blades, it cuts a steel plate in a belt-like strip by coaction with the base blades by a shearing force. The cut strip of the steel plate is bent in a direction away from the steel plate.

Abstract: A drywall scribing and scoring tool for a typical wallboard is provided in which a knife holding unit and scribe units can be adjusted along a scale on an elongated arm of a T-square member. When the short head portion of the T-square member is slid along one edge of the wall board by a person the tool will cut a score into the wall board for breaking to a predetermined size and mark center lines for wall stud nailing locations simultaneously upon the wall board allowing easy installation of the wall board to the wall studs.

Abstract: A guide bar for a motor-driven chain saw is disclosed wherein the guide bar is provided with a center cutout extending in the longitudinal direction of the bar which is filled out with a bonded fiber material made of plastic and reinforced with long fibers. The guide bar reduces the weight and facilitates manipulation of the chain saw equipped therewith while at the same time providing a high strength and the capacity to take up bending and torsion loads.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of typography. In this field, it is desirable to quickly and efficiently determine certain key ratios between cap height and type size of a letter in a particular typeface, in order to create various aesthetic results. In situations where variations in typeface height normally cause problems, such as: matching specimens of typeface; filling vertical spaces; and dropping caps, among others, the task of determining this ratio is complicated by the fact that typefaces with the same point size may actually differ in height, and typefaces of the same name may vary in size according to the typesetting system which produces them. In such situations, the instant invention is particularly useful.

Abstract: An orthopedic pillow having a block made of deformable material, the block having a substantially quadrilateralperimeter, an upper surface of the block having a substantially airfoil-shaped reverse curved surface, and a groove being provided in the upper surface, the groove being sized and adapted to accommodate the cervical vertebrae of a user of the orthopedic pillow. A sizing kit for determining an appropriate size of orthopedic pillow for use by a patient is also described.

Abstract: In order to measure the surface profile of a workpiece, a yoke having two fixed feet is held in contact with the surface as the workpiece is rotated. A dynamic probe is mounted on the yoke by means of a transducer which outputs a signal dependent upon the position of the dynamic probe relative to a transducer datum. The fixed feet and the foot of the dynamic probe have a similar shape and size so that they detect irregularities in the workpiece surface with equal sensitivity. Fourier analysis of the signal caused by movement of the dynamic probe directly by the workpiece and also by movement of the yoke enables the profile of the workpiece to be determined. In order to improve the frequency response of the transducer output over the range of harmonics considered, the angles between the dynamic probe and the fixed probes are unequal. The apparatus does not require a precision spindle type machine to rotate the workpiece and is therefore particularly suitable for in situ measurement of workpiece profiles.

Abstract: A high pressure conditioning system apparatus and control network. A direct fired steam generator supplies a mixture of super-heated steam and oxygen-deficient non-condensable gases to a pressurized conditioner constructed for heating, mositurizing, and conditioning matter including cereals, grains, beans, full fat soybean, barley, and seeds for a selected period of time. The high pressure conditioner is adapted for homogeneous interaction of the direct fired steam, non-condensable gases and the matter to be conditioned. A pressurized resting chamber is used statically steam the conditioned matter. A myriad of chemical changes are advantageously induced by the utilization of high pressures, controlled time, temperature, direct fired steam, moisture content, and the homogeneous interaction thereof.

Abstract: The machine for flaw-checking and drying stockings and the like comprises a rotatable platform which has elements for supporting stockings, comprising a plurality of vertically arranged fork-like elements each having an elastically contractable base. The platform is actuated intermittently at a station for inserting stockings on the fork-like elements and for checking for the presence of flaws. The fork-like elements are moved into a drying station inside a chamber provided with heating elements, and finally, through a station for removing stockings from the fork-like elements.

Abstract: A handheld cordless hair dryer utilizes a battery powered fan for directing a flow of air through a nozzle body portion within which a heat exchanger is disposed in heat exchange relationship with respect to both the airflow and heat generated by a gas combustion device. To provide a highly efficient transference of heat from the gas combustion device to the airflow, while avoiding high temperature conditions in exhaust gases discharged or at the peripheral wall of the nozzle body portion, the heat exchanger is comprised of a heat conductive inner duct and an outer duct between which conductive vanes extend, the outer duct being in spaced relationship with respect to an inner surface of the peripheral wall of the nozzle body portion and the inner duct serving as both a combustion tube and an exhaust duct for the gas combustion device.

Abstract: An alpine ski boot has an cuff mounted on a shell base for forward and rearward pivotal movement about a transverse axis. An element is mounted on the cuff in frictional engagement with an element mounted on the shell base so that the elements move relative to each other in response to pivotal movement of the cuff relative to the shell base. Control means, in association with the elements, are responsive to relative movement between the engaged elements such that the force required to move the elements relative to each other is dependent on the direction of pivotal movement of the cuff relative to the shell base.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing trees, bushes, and other plants for transplantation and other purposes consisting of an elongated, concave scoop mounted on a rigid frame. This apparatus may be adapted for attachment to any standard hydraulically-operated loader. Providing support to the scoop and increasing the rearward carrying capacity of the scoop are gussets which are affixed at the point at which the scoop attaches to the frame.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for continuously dredging sludge deposited on an underwater bed, at a high density of the sludge, according to which digging and scooping devices are placed in an airtight hood opened at its bottom, which is applied on the intended underwater bed and into which air is then introduced to obtain a condition in which water is removed out of the hood, and the digging and scooping devices are then put into operation, whereby dredging is effected at a high efficiency in that the content of water in sludge being dredged is suppressed to a minimum, the sludge being transferred under pressure in a state of containing substantially no additional water than it naturally contains.

Abstract: A tooth point having key slots top and bottom wherein the rear walls of the slots are outwardly convergent relative to the front walls to permit receipt of a curved locking pin.

Abstract: A rounded pressing board substantially providing a line or point contact surface between the iron working surface and the bottom surface of a flat iron, thus reducing the force required to operate an iron and shortening the ironing time. The pressing board body is molded into a hollow shape by blow molding and the iron working surface of the pressing board body has a large number of projections to facilitate the application of steam to the cloth which is to be ironed and to provide the line or point contact surface.

Abstract: A license plate frame assembly is disclosed for displaying and projecting a vehicle license plate or identification tag. The assembly includes a generally rectangular frame with a rearwardly extending wall portion and an open center portion. A transparent plate abuts the frame and is confined within the wall portion to cover the open center. A rear panel, also confined within the wall portion, sandwiches the license plate between the transparent plate and the rear panel. The frame is secured from the rear portion thereof, fasteners being extended through a generally planar surface thereof, thereby preventing its unauthorized removal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sign holder comprising a housing including a back wall, opposed and spaced side walls extending from the back wall and opposed and spaced top and bottom walls extending from the back wall and from the opposed side walls, a first panel of light transmitting plastic removably supported by the housing and providing a second panel of light transmitting plastic removably supported by the housing in closely adjacent but rearwardly spaced relation to the first panel and in forwardly spaced relation from the rear wall to provide an illumination space, an indicia on the second panel preventing light transmittal there-through, and a light bulb in the housing rearwardly of the second panel for illuminating the space between the second panel and the rear wall, whereby the indicia on the second panel is visually observable by being outlined by illumination.

Abstract: A movable decoration capable of being moved to exhibit unexpected motion or variation in configuration while maintaining a conventional ornamental effect in a stationary state, resulting in a viewer taking much interest and exhibiting lots of imaginative power. The movable decoration includes a power supply, to which a sensor switch is connected. Also, the decoration includes a motor connected through the sensor switch to the power supply, a drive mechanism connected to the motor so as to be actuated thereby, and a core in the form of a wire operatively connected to the drive mechanism so as to be rotated depending on actuation of the drive mechanism. On the core is loosely fitted a hollow element such as a artificial plant, a doll or the like so that it may be meanderingly moved depending on and separate from rotation of the core.

Abstract: A pivotal adapter includes a mounting bracket adapter for attachment to a bipod bracket pivotally attached to a base adapted for attachment to a firearm. A spring assembly is included to provide biased engagement between the mounting bracket and the base. The spring assembly biases against pivotal movement between the mounting bracket and the base for inhibiting unintended pivoting and rattling of the mounting bracket.A mounting assembly for removable attachment of a bipod to a firearm includes a base for cradling of the forestock of a firearm. A strap releasably attaches the base to a firearm by encircling of the firearm. A clamping assembly allows the strap to clampingly engage the firearm.A bipod adapter for attaching a bipod to a semi-automatic firearm includes an adapter base which is associated with the firearm in a generally perpendicular manner. A portion of the adapter base engages the barrel for inhibiting rotational movement of the bipod adapter.

Abstract: The device comprises a support (4, 8, 9) fastened by gripping to engagement surfaces (14, 15) of a weapon (1) to which there is attached, by articulation around a hinge (5), a container (6) which in a swung-down bottom position covers the loading handle (2) and the window (3) for the ejection of the cases of the cartridges fired. The container (6) has an inner case-retention wall (13, 17) rising up to the window (3). A system for the immobilizing of the container (6) by ratchet (10, 11, 12) in three positions (18, 19, 20) makes it possible temporarily to maintain the container in a bottom position (18) in order to collect the cases (21), in an intermediate position (19) in order to permit the handling of the loading handle (2) and possibly of the members concealed in the bottom position without losing the cases collected, and in a top position (20) in order to recover the cases collected, which fall by gravity, and in order to permit easy inspection of the cartridge chamber.

Abstract: A fishing rod comprising a hollow rod body and a grip coupling with the bottom rod at the rod body, the grip being provided with a short first grip portion and a long second grip portion, and with an insertion control positioned between the first and second grip portions and setting the insertion position into the rod body, so that the grip is turned over to be inserted into the rod body to be changed in length, thereby making the fishing rod adjustable of its entire length.

Abstract: A fishing jigger is shown having a paddle wheel rotatably mounted in a cavity of the jigger body about a transverse axis. A crank member is pivotally mounted on the paddle wheel eccentrically of the transverse axis and is reciprocated along a crank port by rotation of the paddle wheel induced by water impacting the paddles. A lure or bait attached to the crank member is thus jigged back and forth as the fishing jigger is pulled through the water thus increasing its appeal to a fish.

Abstract: A device to attract fish is provided and consists of a bucket held within a net suspended downwardly from a float into a body of water. The bucket holds frozen fish chum so that open top of the bucket is at right distance below water line allowing pieces of defrosted fish chum to be dispensed from the bucket and float on the water to attract the fish.

Abstract: Fish bait comprising a body of fish bait material which dissolves in water. The dissolvable body is provided with a mechanism for attachment of the body to a fishing implement, such as a hook, fishing line or bait fish.

Abstract: A device for protecting growing plants constructed from corrugated plastic and folded in the form of a straight or tapered hexagonal column having two hinged lid panels which may be opened to provide ventilation or closed to provide protection for the plant.

Abstract: A sterile plant growth system and a method of use including an upper plant growth container and a lower reservoir container and fluid communication through a wick from the reservoir to a plant growth medium in the plant growth container. The system is sealable and autoclavable, unbreakable, and reusable to provide sterile growing conditions.

Abstract: A partition for a corner or circular shower, comprising at least one stationary wall-element adapted to be connected to a wall, at least one guide-rail which on the one hand is connected the wall-element and is carried by the wall-element, and on the other hand, extends over an entrance-area located at one side of the wall-element, and at least one door-element adapted to move along the guide-rail in order to open and close the entrance-area, this guide-rail and the door-element being curved. At least one pivot-lever has one end hinged to the one door-element, and this pivot-lever, in a closed position of the door-element, lies adjacent, behind and substantially in parallel with the wall-element. The pivot-lever has another end remote from the door-element which is secured to the wall-element.

Abstract: A hinge joint for windows, doors, or the like which can especially be provided on the swing out arm of a disengagement device for rotary/tilt wing. An angular intermediate piece 14 is swingably held in a bearing block adapted to be fixed at a blind frame. It is connected with a supporting arm 15 which is swingable by 180.degree. around an articulated axis 19--19 through a pivot pin connection. The supporting arm engages the wing as a holding element and is fixable in position with respect to the angular intermediate piece 14 in two swiveling positions offset by 180.degree.. The end of the supporting arm 15 facing the angular intermediate piece 14 exhibits a fork shape having two parallel fork legs 38 adapted to pass laterally along a bearing eye 28 on the intermediate piece 14 wich encompasses the articulated axis 19--19.

Abstract: A device for motorized opening and closing of pivotable body panels of motor vehicles, especially the rear trunk lid or rear hatch and/or the hood of automobiles, has a motor-actuated lever system engaging in an articulated manner, on the one hand, with the body panel, and on the other hand, with the body. The body end of the lever system is articulated at a slide block guided slidingly in a guide track. The slide block is operatively connected to a driver that is secured to a control cable. The ends of the control cable can be wound onto or off a common cable pulley actuated by an electric motor.

Abstract: A guide arrangement for a sliding window of a vehicle includes a generally "U" shaped guide rail secured in a frame of the window opening and a runner slidable in said guide rail and which straddles and is fixed to the an edge of the window. The runner has a thin web disposed between the outer surface of the window and an outer leg of the guide rail in which the runner slides, so that the outside surface of the window is almost flush with the outer surface of the vehicle. A weatherstrip like seal mounted on the frame of the window opening engages the window.

Abstract: Slicing machine having a handle to be driven manually to generate command pulses. By revolving the handle, a feedtable is moved at the operator's command, enabling the positioning of a semiconductor material at the right position to start slicing. The thickness of the first wafer cut off from the material as well as other wafers, has a predetermined thickness, so that no wafer is wasted.

Abstract: A sharpening stone holding device is for supporting a plurality of sharpening stones. The device is adjustable for holding stones of different lengths.

Abstract: A method of grinding rough-shaped spherical objects to a finished spherical form comprising the steps of freely supporting the rough-shaped spherical object on one end of a vertically oriented tube. This one end is open and has an inside diameter such that a segment portion of the object lies within the tube. Next, an abrasive is applied to the surface of the object, and the object is ground by vibrating the tube axially at a frequency in the range of approximatelly 20-25 KHz, whereby the surface of the object is ground to a truer spherical shape.

Abstract: An abrasive product comprising abrasive grains bonded together or bonded to at least one major surface of a backing sheet, by a binder formed from a precursor comprising an aminoplast resin having on average at least 1.1 pendant .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl groups per molecule. The binder is formed by curing the precursor at the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated site of the carbonyl group, by radiation energy or by heat, in the presence of an appropriate initiator system. The aminoplast resin can also contain pendant amino or hydroxy functional groups, which allow polymerization with condensation curable resins, such as phenolic, melamine, urea, urethane, and furfural resins. Polymerization at the unsaturated site of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl group can be effected either by radiation energy or by heat, and curing at the sites of the amino or hydroxy functional group can be subsequently effected by heat.