Abstract: A device for the replacement of wheels on trains comprising a generally flat framework having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough, a first wheel receiving area rigidly affixed to the framework for abutting a surface of a wheel, and a second wheel receiving area rigidly affixed to the framework and disposed distal from the first wheel receiving area on the framework. The longitudinal opening receives the periphery of a train wheel. The framework includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member, and a transverse member rigidly connected across the longitudinal members for maintaining the longitudinal members in parallel alignment. The longitudinal opening has a width sufficient, in combination with the thickness of the longitudinal members, to cause the periphery of the train wheels to raise above the top surface of a railroad track.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved apparatus for joining a plurality of pieces of sheet metal or other sheet material items by first drawing and then laterally extruding portions of the material to be joined into an enlarged shape which will permanently mechanically interlock the sheet material pieces. The apparatus utilizes a novel die construction in which portions thereof are resiliently biased toward one another and pivot or slide laterally in response to lateral extrusion of the joining material, and which is applicable to conventional "lanced" type joints as well as to a novel leakproof joint. A method of forming a leakproof joint between a plurality of pieces of sheet material and a method of fabricating a novel die construction are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process and apparatus is disclosed for gapping a slide fastener chain to provide an element-free zone at predetermined intervals along a respective fastener stringer. The process essentially comprises cutting a connecting string interconnecting a series of discrete coupling elements secured by sewn seams to a support tape and simultaneously cutting a predetermined member of coupling elements, or alternatively cutting the string and arresting part of the coupling elements, followed by cutting the latter, so as to provide element-free tape zones with the sewn substantially in the form of an arch.

Abstract: A blanket with a weighted perimeter and a method of its use are disclosed herein. This blanket is used as a safety device which can prevent injury to a person cutting baling straps, that surround baled materials and that are under tension, by dampening the whiplash of the straps when cut.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for aligning and assembling disk-shaped works having projections on outer peripheries thereof. A vessel-shaped work is positioned and a plurality of disk-shaped works in a stacked condition are guided to a position on the opening edge of the vessel-shaped work by the work guide means, and then the pin provided for up and down movement on the rotary head is either inserted between adjacent ones of the projections of the disk-shaped works or contacted with and stopped by an upper face of one of the projections of the disk-shaped works. Also when the pin is stopped by the upper face of the one projection, as the rotary head is rotated, the pin is moved in the circumferential direction of the disk-shaped works so that it is disengaged from the upper face of the one projection and the engaged with an adjacent one of the projections of the disk-shaped work. Thus, the disk-shaped works are finally rotated in an integral relationship by the pin.

Abstract: An optical fiber material comprising at least one optical fiber and a wrapping material wrapping at least a part of the peripheral surface of the optical fiber in the axial direction of the optical fiber, wherein in its section taken at right angles to the axis of the optical fiber, the wrapping material holds the optical fiber tightly at its inside surface which face the optical fiber in the meridian direction of the optical fiber, or hold it tightly in at least three sites of its inner circumferential surface facing the optical fiber.The present invention provide also processes and devices for preparation thereof.

Abstract: An automatic coil winding and finishing machine. First and second bobbin conveying devices of the apparatus are capable of reciprocating on linear lines while holding coil bobbins, and of stopping the coil bobbins at predetermined positions. The first conveying devices allow the coil bobbins to be fed from a feeding device to a coil winding device and then to be discharged therefrom after the completion of the coil winding process. The second conveying device receives the coil bobbins from the first conveying device, and then allows them to be subjected to coil finishing processes in cooperation with devices for the coil finishing processes, as the coil bobbins remain held by the second conveying device. The intervals at which the conveying devices hold the coil bobbins may be determined in such a manner that the intervals are reduced when the coil bobbins are transformed from the first conveying device to the second conveying device.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly system is disclosed. One aspect of the system is the robotic end effector for gripping and inserting each component into the circuit board. The end effector includes a compliance mechanism which compensates for variations in body-to-lead configurations to permit components to be precisely placed without damage to the component body or leads. Another aspect of the system is a programmable lead clinching system for clinching leads of each component as the component is inserted into the circuit board. The clinching system includes a clinch element and a drive system for driving the clinch element through a predetermined series of strokes to clinch the component leads.The system further includes a component presentation module, with a plurality of component feeder devices for feeding a number of different component types, and a presentation robot for sequentially selecting each component to be inserted in the board and delivering the component to a part presentation station.

Abstract: A toolholder is provided for a machine tool where a plurality of standardized toolholders, in particular steeptaper toolholders, can be picked up from a tool magazine by means of grippers and can be introduced into a spindle of a spindle stock. The toolholder comprises an annular flange having an upwardly converging outer conical surface. The gripper can be provided with an inner conical surface widening towards the top. The two surfaces come into frictional engagement with each other under the action of the own weight of the toolholder, during introduction of the toolholder into the spindle, while the surfaces are lifted off from each other when the toolholder occupies its fully engaged position in the spindle.

Abstract: An improved shaft mounted rotor assembly for an electric motor and method of manufacturing the same wherein a plurality of arcuate permanent magnets are positioned in angularly related adjacent positions to surround the outer periphery of a shaft mountable rotor core and a plastic molded sleeve encapsulates the exposed outer peripheral surfaces of the magnets to secure them in fast position on the core.

Abstract: A method for producing a magnetic transducer including a plurality of heads comprising placing p magnetic cores (such as 17-4), each provided with a winding (scuh as E4) extending over the entire length of the core, on a support plate (20), embedding these cores in an insulating layer (25), eliminating the spirals located at the ends of each core, and connecting the spirals (29, 30) located at the ends of the remaining windings to contact zones (52C, P1, P2, . . . ).

Abstract: A method of making a transformer having an amorphous metal core uses resin coated substrate to reduce amorphous metal contaminants in the transformer coolant. The face of an annealed wound amorphous metal core is covered with a resin coated substrate. The core and resin coated substrate are bonded by pressing the core face. The second face is then done in the same way. The resulting resin coated substrate and transformer core is a unit. The substrate prevents amorphous metal pieces from escaping into the transformer oil and becomes a structural member of the core.

Abstract: A pick and place machine having an electronic component feed device wherein the feed device feeds electronic components to various pick up locations with such high positional accurracy that alignment jaws on the pick up head are not necessary. Elevated tracks run parallel to a printed circuit board conveyor belt. These elevated tracks support an arm which in turn supports the electronic component pick up head. The feed device is positioned under the elevated tracks so that an operator can replenish the supply of electronic components in the feed device without reaching over the tract.

Abstract: An anode cap assembly comprising a stamped metal cap having a generally cylindrical inner section and a closed outer section. An anode rod formed of a metal electronegative to steel is disposed in the cylindrical inner section and the steel core wire of the anode projects outwardly of the anode rod and is electrically connected to the outer section of the cap. The outer section of the cap preferably has a smaller cross sectional area than the inner section and is formed with a plurality of external flat surfaces to receive a wrench or tool. After assembly of the anode rod to the cap, threads can be rolled in the outer surface of the outer section of the cap so that the cap can be threaded to a spud welded to the outer surface of a tank.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a series of leadframe strip carriers, the individual members of the series having common external dimensions to facilitate production handling equipment setup and internal slot dimensions which vary to accommodate the various widths of available leadframe strips. This new method of manufacturing leadframe strip carriers results in a much lower unit cost, as compared to carriers manufactured from aluminum extrusions. This has been achieved using an injection molding process employing a single mold which produces constant length, width and height dimensions throughout the series, and which has an internal form die, the position of which can be varied with spacing inserts that can be either removed or transferred to the other side of the mold cavity as the mold is modified for progressively-narrower leadframe strips. To ensure durability, highly-abrasion resistant, fiber-reinforced plastic material is used to create the carriers.

Abstract: An electrical connector having an insulating housing has a rear face with a plurality of electrical terminals extending therethrough. A sealant material in the form of a hotmelt material is placed over the ends of the terminals and the connector, including the sealing material, is thereafter heated to melt the material. The sealing material flows around the terminals and partially into the apertures of the housing to provide for a sealed atmosphere on the interior of the connector housing.

Abstract: A contact part is shaped to form a cavity in which a sintered or agglomerated block is placed before the assembly is placed on a welding press causing fixing and shaping of the block to form the contact pad. The protuberance of the pad may result from a deformation of the support in the course of the fixing operation, by a pin supported by the electrode of the welding machine coming up against the face opposite to the pad of the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaving apparatus comprising a housing which can be used as a grip and a shaving head comprising at least one shaving unit, the shaving unit being inclined relative to the housing, which shaving unit comprises a stationary shaving member with hair-entry apertures and a rotatable shaving member, the rotatable shaving member being coupled to an electric motor by means of a drive spindle comprising two portions which are pivotable relative to one another, i.e. a first drive-spindle portion coupled to the rotatable shaving member and a second drive-spindle portion coupled to the motor. The housing is provided with a bearing by means of which the first drive-spindle portion is held in an inclined position relative to the second drive-spindle portion.

Abstract: A levered tool includes two cooperating jaws, two cover plates pivotably mounting therebetween the jaws, two handles providing a levering function for the jaws, and two pivotally connected toggles each of which includes a first end pivotally connected to one of the jaws and a second end fixed to one of the handles, wherein the tool is further provided with an adjusting device connected between the toggles and capable of adjusting the distance between the first ends of the toggles.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for arranging and printing data containing a single line or a plurality of lines of text on a work piece utilizes a controller, a feeding mechanism and a printer to move the work piece from a receiving position to a printing position where the data is formed by printing on one face of the work piece. The feeding mechanism aligns an otherwise skewed work piece before the printing operation and thereafter the height and the width of the work piece are automatically determined. The data arranged on the work piece is both sized and located in dependance on the dimensions of the work piece and the amount of data to be printed.

Abstract: A hand-operated copying machine which can be efficiently operated to precisely perform copying process is including a frame assembly, a positioning adjusting mechanism and a vertical fixture assembly. The frame assembly includes a copying frame comprising copying tools and pilot rod efficiently controlled by means of a handle. The positioning adjusting mechanism which includes lock screw, scale knob, fixing element and locating element respectively mounted on the positioning holes of a front rod for flexible positioning control of working piece through the adjustment of the scale knob. The vertical fixture assembly includes three locating disc having mounted thereon fixed chuck element, movable chuck element arranged to match with screw bolt and jaw element served to firmily retain the working piece for performing copying process.

Abstract: An image projector is provided with increased light magnification through lenses positioned between the light source and the platen section of the projector. In addition to increased light magnification, increased image magnification is provided between the platen section and the mirror. Cooling air is directed separately over the light source and exhausted separately to dissipate additional heat generated with the increased magnification of light upstream and downstream from the platen section. The increased magnification and cooling air allows the clear projection of delicate items, such as photographs, which are otherwise not projectable by prior projectors.

Abstract: An archery bow sight mechanism for mounting to a bow stock, including a vertical base plate for connection to the bow stock. A pair of slider bars, or a single U-shaped slider having two legs, are affixed to the upper and lower ends of the base plate. A pin holder is provided, each end of which is slidably mounted to a respective one of the slider bars or legs. A plurality of sight pins are movably connected to the pin holder. A threaded lateral adjustment rod is affixed to the pin holder, and projects through the base plate. An adjustment knob is rotatably secured with respect to the base plate and threaded onto the lateral adjustment rod, such that the rod is moved laterally with respect to the bow stock by turning the knob on the lateral adjustment rod. Hence by turning the knob, the pins are moved laterally with respect to the bow stock, but are not moved at all with respect to each other.

Abstract: A longitude finder for locating the longitude on the earth of a defined location at which the user of the device is positioned. The device includes a reflective surface for viewing an image of one body in the solar system, such as the moon or a planet, while directly observing another body such as the north star. One specific form of the device is a mirror having side panels secured perpendicular to the mirror in parallel spaced relation to permit the user to directly view the north star above an image in the mirror of the moon or a defined planet. The other form of the device includes a sphere such as made of glass with side panels and handles for supporting this sphere whereby the first body in the solar system such as the north star is observed directly and a first reflection of the moon or a planet is seen in the outer surface of the sphere and a second reflection from the inner surface of the sphere while directly observing the north star in vertical alignment with the reflections.

Abstract: An attachment for connection with an elongated carpenter's level for forming an enlarged squaring tool, the level having a central web portion with spaced apart bubble indicators and parallel flanges at opposite end edges of the web portions. The attachment has an elongated arm member of rigid material with a connector arm fixed to and extending from it at a right angle. The connector arm has an elongated slot means forming a pair of spaced apart connector members, each having a peripheral cross section similar to but slightly smaller than the cross section of pockets located on opposite sides of the level web portion so that the connector members can be moved axially into said level pockets to firmly, but temporarily, secure the attachment to the level.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a probe and method for measuring the radius of curvature of a bend in a section of tubing. The probe includes a member with a pair of guide means, one located at each end of the member. A strain gauge is operatively connected to the member for detecting bending stress exrted on the member as the probe is drawn through and in engagement with the inner surface of a section of tubing having a bend. The method of the present invention includes steps utilizing a probe, like the aforementioned probe, which can be made to detect bends only in a single plane when having a fixed orientation relative the section of tubing to determine the maximum radius of curvature of the bend.

Abstract: Apparatus for indicating level of material comprises a cable vertically suspended so as to contact and be surrounded by the material. The cable is suspended from a cam follower mechanism that engages a cam coupled to a motor for selectively introducing slack in the cable, such that the upper portion of the cable unsupported by the material engages and is suspended from a load cell. Circuitry is responsive to cable weight measured by the load cell for indicating level of the material. The motor comprises a rotary electric motor having a horizontal axis of rotation perpendicular to the vertical cable. The cam comprises a cam plate coupled to the motor to rotate about the motor axis and having an asymmetric periphery surrounding the axis of rotation. The cam follower mechanism comprises an arm pivotally mounted in fixed position adjacent to the cam plate and supporting a roller that engages the cam plate periphery.

Abstract: Probe for use in apparatus for checking linear dimensions of mechanical pieces including a support, an arm-set carried by the support and having a movable arm carying a feeler for contacting the piece to be checked, and a protective diaphragm coupled to the support and the movable arm; the protective diaphragm includes a cloth core and a rubber coating.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for drying or otherwise treating materials within a controlled environment are provided. Included is a combination of features that imparts a fluidized state to particulate materials on a foraminous conveyor belt, which features also permit selecting other modes of operation including downflow of treating gas to and through the foraminous conveyor belt and upflow of treating gas to and through the foraminous conveyor belt. By this arrangement, a single apparatus can be used to accomplish a plurality of different treatments by selectively adjusting treatment variables.

Abstract: A heating device for ski boots comprising an insole, provided with an electric resistor and temporarily associable with the boot, below which there is rigidly associated a rigid inner sole having, preferably at the heel region, an accommodation for one or more accumulators. Electric conductors are furthermore provided which extend from the insole and are connected to a support, provided with at least one switch, temporarily associable with one of the components of the ski boot.

Abstract: A shoe sole including an outsole (5) and an insole (1). The latter includes a plurality of ribs (2) which run along the entire width of the sole, are directed transversely relative to the longitudinal direction of the sole, and are covered at the side facing the foot (10) with a perforated base layer and possibly a covering (6) of leather or fabric. The ribs (2) include a base part which has approximately the shape of a trapezoid, whose shorter base is at the bottom, so that grooves (3) occur between the ribs (2). The insole (1) is located on the upper side of an outsole (5), which upper side faces the foot. The special shape of the ribs (2) results in a reinforced reciprocal rolling effect and consequently in an improved massaging and foot aeration.

Abstract: A crampon removably attached to a shoe having a plurality of teeth oriented in an angled, noncolinear fashion, such as on the faces of a polygon, on both a heel and toe portion of the crampon. The toe portion of the crampon further includes a plurality of slots which receive a plurality of pick elements selected from a variety of interchangeable pick elements. The variety of pick elements includes a double flat pick, a single reverse angle pick, a flanker pick, a tooth claw pick and a novel tubular pick. The crampon according to the present invention provides enhanced traction by inhibiting a skating action resulting from the substantially linearly disposed teeth of prior crampon designs, while providing a maximum flexibility by interchangeably receiving a variety of pick elements.

Abstract: The shoe sole incorporating spring apparatus comprises a shoe sole with a cavity in its upper side, the planform of the cavity being essentially that of the foot of a wearer of a shoe incorporating the sole. Two elliptical springs are situated entirely in the cavity, one spring located under the heel of the user, termed the heel spring, the other under the ball of the user's foot, termed the toe spring. The springs are contoured in planform to fit snugly but freely in the cavity. A flexible bridge piece fits over the springs. The planform of the bridge conforms closely to that of the cavity, allowing free motion of the bridge to the cavity. The springs and bridge are made of acetal plastic. The spring rates of the springs are attuned to the weight of the wearer, reaching full deflection under forces which are a factor times the weight of the wearer. The factor ranges from 1 to 4 with 3 being a preferred factor for the heel spring and 1.

Abstract: There is disclosed a resilient heel support for a ladies' shoe which, most preferably, is convertible to heel supports of varied heights, thereby permitting the altering of the height of the heels, at the wearer's whim. The shoe is formed with a conventional upper having a toe and heel portion and a continuous flexible sole. The sole is bifurcated and has an upper arm that extends rearwardly from the instep, following the shoe arch and the contour of the inner sole of the shoe. The lower arm of the bifurcated sole is coplanar with its forward portion terminates in an upwardly directed vertical recess. A convertible heel support is attached to the undersurface of the first arm of the sole at the heel area and this heel support extends into a sliding reception within the vertical recess. The support is pivotally attached to the undersurface of the heel of the first member to permit changing the height of the heel supports.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing innersole for use in footwear, which innersole comprises an innersole body composed of a substantially nondeformable elastomeric-type urethane cellular polymer, having a contoured molded heel and arch section and a substantially flat sheet containing a ball and toe section, the innersole having one or more shock-absorbing inserts in the innersole positioned in the heel, ball or both areas of the innersole, the insert composed of a solid elastomeric polymer which has greater shock-absorbing properties and greater surface tack than the elastomeric urethane of the innersole body.

Abstract: A boating shoe, comprises an upper unit, a midsole and a high traction outsole attached to the bottom of said midsole. The upper unit includes a padded tongue made of a substantially nonabsorbent material and an inner lining having at least two plies. The outer ply adjacent the wearer's foot is made of a hydrophobic material and the inner ply is made of a hydrophilic material with good wicking characteristics. A bottom sock made of a fabric material through which water can flow freely is sewn to the bottom of the upper unit. The midsole is molded from a plastic material and includes forward and rear drainage cavities, each having a plurality of upstanding projections for supporting the wearer's foot. Drainage channels extend from each of the cavities through the midsole to its outer surface so that water flowing into the cavities of the midsole will be drained from the shoe.

Abstract: A ski boot having a shell base and an upper. The upper includes a front cuff and a rear spoiler which are independently pivoted on the shell base. The rear spoiler is mounted in such a manner as to allow two types of movement. The rear spoiler can rotate to a rearward, open position to provide a large opening for insertion of a foot. The rear spoiler can also move in a substantially vertical direction so that, when it is tightened to the front cuff, the upper can rotate as a monoblock assembly around the pivot for the front cuff.

Abstract: A boot liner, preferably for use with a ski boot of the rear-entry type, including an exterior envelope and an interior sock, having an injection cavity therebetween. Within the injection cavity, a filling product is designed to be injected for retaining the foot of the skier within the boot liner and within the ski boot within which it is adapted to be used. The exterior envelope and the interior sock are sealed along a lower peripheral edge defining a sole portion of the boot liner. The peripheral edge is engageable within a peripheral groove in the internal wall of the exterior envelope to thereby seal the injection cavity from the sole portion of the boot liner to thereby prevent the filling product from flowing beneath the sole of the foot positioned within the boot liner. The injection cavity is defined by respective surfaces of the external envelope and the interior sock.

Abstract: A ski boot including a rigid shell base and a cuff journalled to the shell base. A manipulation lever for adjusting the fit of the boot, the manipulation lever being positioned at an upper zone of the shell base. At least one flexion element having a space for receiving the manipulation lever, the flexion element being associated with an upper surface of the shell base and cooperating with the cuff. The flexion element being mounted transversely to a longitudinal axis of the boot and being adapted to extend over at least a portion of the periphery of the foot of a skier using the boot over a zone extending along the flexion fold of the instep of the skier. The cuff having a lower edge adapted to cooperate with an upper surface of the shell base via at least one flexion element, the flexion element being in continuous supporting contact with the lowered cuff edge at least along the longitudinal axis of the boot. An internal foot tightening apparatus for adjusting the fit of the boot.

Abstract: A device for attaching various earth-working tools to a bucket of excavating equipment, such as a front-end loader, backhoe, or excavator. A frame has two spaced parallel plates, each having a wedge-shaped notch on one side. A stabilizing bar, adjacent to the open end of the notches, connects the plates. The tool, such as an asphalt roller or cutter, is attached to the bottom of the frame between the plates. At the top of the frame, a clamping mechanism, having a pivoting arm, is mounted between the plates. To use the device, the excavator bucket is inserted into the wedge-shaped notch, with the device holding the bucket in place against the edges of the wedge-shaped notch, the stabilizing bar, and the pivoting arm of the clamping mechanism.

Abstract: The boot is comprised of a shaft (12, 13) joined along a transverse axis (11) to a shell-base (10), and of a mechanism for controlling the stiffness of the pivoting movements of the shaft (12, 13) in relation to the shell-base (10). This mechanism incorporates, in the form of a double girder, two flexion arms (1,2) joined at one end, respectively, and attached to the shaft (12, 13) or to the shell-base (10) by means of an anchoring piece (3). The other end of each strip cooperates with an operating device (5) carried on the shell-base (10) or on the shaft (12, 13), respectively. The device (5) elastically produces variations in the degree of separation of the strips (1,2) in response to the force exerted by pivoting movements of the shaft (12, 13) in either direction.

Abstract: A manually operated implement for performing a variety of tasks when equipped with a removable and replaceable utility device, includes a wheeled chassis having an elongate, longitudinal, chassis structural member extending forwardly and rearwardly in the implement centrally of the width thereof and a transverse chassis structural member rigidly attached to the rearward end of said longitudinal chassis member. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted at opposite ends, respectively, of the transverse chassis member. A slide member is mounted for sliding movement on the longitudinal chassis member and includes a clamping screw for clamping the slide in an adjusted position along such member. Handle structure, preferably of V-shape, is pivotally secured to the slide member and slopes upwardly and rearwardly with its upper, rearward end bifurcated to provide transversely spaced hand grips.

Abstract: In a press wherein an expandable buck and a heated pressing plate are utilized, provision is made for the expansion of the buck without interrupting the overall press finish of garments of varying dimension. The expandable buck includes a thickened longitudinally extending central buck member and two side members. These two side members telescope outwardly from the central buck member. In operation, a garment such as a shirt is passed over the expandable buck. The buck is then expanded at the side members until the garment at its full girth is stretched over the buck. The pressing plate is configured to coact with the buck. It includes an indentation that is configured to coact with the central buck member and thus effect pressing of that portion of the full girth of the garment that overlies the central buck member. It further includes side pressing surfaces designed for cooperative engagement at the expandable sides of the buck protruding beyond the central member.

Abstract: A steam iron having a pump mechanism (14) comprising a piston (15), a piston chamber (16) in which the piston is capable of moving, inlet and outlet ports (17,19) for the piston chamber, a return spring (31) and a control member for moving the piston in the opposite direction so as to pump water. To obtain a simple pump mechanism in the piston chamber (16) a cup-shaped valve member (22) of a resilient material includes a delivery valve (24) formed by two flexible wall portions (25, 26) of the valve member, the wall portions separating in the event of overpressure in the piston chamber so as to form a slitted aperture (27), the valve member further having a flexible wall portion (28) which flexibly bears against a wall (29) of the piston chamber and acts as a suction valve. The pump mechanism is preferably located in the steam needle with the object of pumping an extra quantity of water to the steam chamber (steam surge).

Abstract: An ironing board apparatus includes an ironing board member mounted on a pedestal. The ironing board member has a main portion and a foldaway corner portion pivotally connected to the main portion by a hinge. A retractable sleeveboard is connected to the ironing board member for movement into position with respect to the ironing board. A flat iron tray is retractably mounted to the ironing board, as well as a laundry tray which is pivotally connected to the ironing board member.

Abstract: A rotary music box adapted for use on special occasions, such as baby showers, birthdays and weddings. Space is provided on the rotating music box for displaying photographs or cards pertinent to the event being celebrated.

Abstract: A sign carrying device having a rotatable super-structure with panels pivotally mounted therein and which pivot in response to wind pressure applied on their surfaces. A footing has a base section mounted therein which rotatably receives an upper section with the superstructure mounted thereon. Shear pins placed between the upper and base sections prevent rotation of the upper section until a predetermined rotational torque is placed thereon. The superstructure mounted on the upper section has a plurality of panels pivotally mounted thereon with spring hinges which allow deflection of the panels in response to wind pressure on the panel surfaces to allow the wind to pass through the superstructure and reduce the risk of damage to the device. The spring hinges cause the panels to return to their normally closed position when there is little or no wind.

Abstract: This invention is directed at a three piece pop-up adapted to be folded together for mounting in a periodical or the like and having a support portion which can be adapted to provide a free standing decorative piece. The showing surface of the pop-up can have a reproduced scene positioned thereon.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding a sign a distance above the ground includes a first hollow member having a ground penetrating end, an upper end, and a length. A second hollow member is reciprocally removably attached to and parallel to the length of the first member. Impact is provided from reciprocating movement of the second member on the first member. The second member is fixed to the first member at a selectable position along the length of the first member. The second member has an enclosed sleeve attached to the upper end thereof. A third member is removably, perpendicularly attached to an upper portion of the second member and slidably movable through the enclosed sleeve. At least one sign is secured to the third member by a tab having a downwardly extending flange for receiving a sign-hanging hook. A pair of upwardly extending flanges define a groove into which an upwardly extending sign may be placed. The tab has an aperture portion for receiving the third member therein.

Abstract: A stake is drivable into the ground for holding a sign post. The stake has a clamp at its upper end so that the stake can be driven into the ground, then a conventional sign post can be clamped for support. The stake includes a flange, of rods, used to stabilize the stake and prevent rotation. The clamp may also include holes to received small flag poles as an additional attraction to the sign.