Abstract: A universal nest (1)) for accommodating a separate one of a pair of ribbon connectors (12 and 12') of heights h.sub.1 and h.sub.2, respectively, comprises an elongated beam (26) along which a first block (28) of a height h.sub.1 is slidably mounted. A slide (42) is slidably mounted on the upper surface (34) of the first block (28) for movement between a first position at which it overhangs a portion of the block to expose part of its upper surface, and a second position at which it overlies the upper surface (34). When the slide (42) is at its first position, the upper surface (34) will support an end of the first connector (12). The slide, when displaced to its second position, itself supports an end of the second connector (12'). A second block (60), having a pair of opposed shelves (66 and 68) of a height h.sub.1 and h.sub.2, respectively, is rotatably mounted to the beam (26) distant from the first block (28).

Abstract: An improved device for processing workpieces is provided having a lower tool which receives a workpiece and which can be moved against an upper tool where the workpiece can be processed. It also has a lifting frame with a lifting table and a separate tool frame which can be mounted on the lifting frame in an easily releasable manner. The present device uses a modular construction to enable the tool frames to be easily interchanged. The tool frame consists of a head plate upon which is mounted the upper tool, a base plate upon which is mounted the lower tool and a plurality of columns there-between. The base plate is detachably connected to the tool frame. When a tool frame is to be moved onto the lifting frame, the base plate must be attached to the tool frame. Then the tool frame can be placed onto the columns of the lifting frame.

Abstract: A motor is equipped with a magnetic structure, stator assemblies having a non-magnetic molding member for being incorporated in the magnetic structure and coils for being wound on the outer periphery of each stator assembly.The magnetic structure is provided with magnetic pole plate bodies, a recess provided in each magnetic pole plate body, bridge members incorporated in the magnetic pole plate body in such a manner as to surround the recess and a plurality of terminal elements whose base ends are coupled to the bridge members and whose free ends are extended toward the recess. The recess, together with the free ends of the terminal elements, is filled with the non-magnetic molding member. On the other hand, the bridge members are not embedded with the non-magnetic molding member but are subsequently cut and removed, so that the base ends of the terminal elements are arranged in such a manner as to project from the surface of the non-magnetic molding member.

Abstract: A method of assembling a wound rotor of a vertical type adjustable speed electric rotating machine at a power house of a hydroelectric power plant, with the method including a layer of a rotor body on its side into a pit in the power house with a top surface of an outer circumference of the rotor body extending from the pit to a height sufficient to facilitate a carrying out of field coiling assembling operations by working personnel from a foundation of the power house whereby it is possible to limit an increase in the height of the power house to a sum of an axial length of the assembled rotor body and a height of a crane lifting jig.

Abstract: A surface mount wirewound resistor having a conventional wirewound resistor embedded in a plastic body member with terminal axial leads of the resistor being severed at the opposite ends of the body member. A U-shaped metallic terminal pad and clip is secured to the ends of the body member and is in electrical contact with the severed ends of the axial leads. The upper and lower portions of the terminal pad are in coplanar relationship with the upper and lower surfaces of the body member. An alternate surface mount wirewound resistor has metallic tabs that extend from the resistance element embedded in the plastic body member, with the tabs being bent upwardly from the ends thereof and into coplanar relationship with the upper surface of the body member.

Abstract: A sub-miniature fuse for electrical protection includes an assembly of an outer tube and an inner tube made of insulating material. The inner tube has electrodes and a fusible metal link sputtered onto its outer surface. The assembly of inner and outer tubes is terminated electrically at its ends with axial leads, or with surface mounting pads, or with radial leads.

Abstract: In order to simplify production line layout and revision, a plurality of unmanned self-propelled vehicles are used. Some vehicles carry a work piece from station to station while auxiliary vehicles which remain at each station carry components and assembly robots. Transport vehicle are used to move new components from storage sites to the work place. To facilitate large scale operations a camera can be used to observe the vehicles and compare the movement pattern with a predetermined desired one in order to ascertain appropriate movement.

Abstract: A new method for fabricating optical assemblies (OAs), which achieves increased throughput and reduced unit cost by mass producing optical subassemblies (OSAs), is disclosed. In accordance with this method, at least two OSAs are simultaneously produced by initially forming at least two corresponding sets of electrically conductive regions on the surface of a substrate. At least two optoelectronic devices are mounted on the surface of the substrate, with each device in electrical contact with one of the two conductor sets. Afterward, the substrate is separated into at least two parts, with each part including one of the optoelectronic devices and one of the conductor sets, constituting an OSA. Each OSA is then incorporated into an OA.

Abstract: Disclosed an improved technique for configuring printed circuit board panels containing multiple printed circuit boards. In configuring these printed circuit board panels, the printed circuit board's electrically conductive patterns are symmetrically arranged about a center-line of the panel so that identical printed circuit board patterns are in the same location if the printed circuit board panel is rotated through a 180.degree. angle about the center-line of this symmetry. This symmetry in the printed circuit board panel reduces by one-half the costs of tooling required to fabricate the printed circuit board and also allows components to be placed on both surfaces of the printed circuit board with a single set-up of an automated assembly line.

Abstract: The components used in the method comprise a heat-dissipating base plate, one or more three-layer plates (the top layer consisting of copper plates and strips) and a one-piece frame designed to constitute the terminals. After the chips have been soldered onto the upper plates and connected to the strips, the inner ends of the frame are soldered to points of connection with the chips. This is followed by the encapsulation in resin and the shearing of the outer portions of the frame, which, during the process, serve to temporarily connect the terminals.

Abstract: A method and terminal for mass terminating conductors with high reliability combines insulation piercing and solder technology. Terminals are formed with insulation piercing, conductor engaging portions which have a layer of solder integral therewith. Respective conductors are terminated by the terminals in an insulation piercing operation and the solder reflowed to form a permanent bond therebetween. The terminal slot is designed to clean the conductor surface as well as to fixture it for the solder reflow operation.

Abstract: A method of producing electrical connection members includes the steps of forming a carrier on a first electrically conductive member, etching holes in portions of the carrier to expose first electrically conductive member in the holes, and etching the portions of the first electrically conductive member which are exposed in the respective holes to form recesses in the first electrically conductive member so that each of the recesses has a diameter larger than the diameter of a corresponding one of the holes. The respective holes formed in the carrier are filled with second electrically conductive members, and then the first electrically conductive member is removed from the carrier. With this method, it is possible to easily produce electrical connection members in which high density electrical connecting portions can be provided and in which the reliability and security of electrical connections can be improved.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus is provided which comprises a housing with a holder for at least one shaving unit, which shaving unit comprises an external shaving member with hair entry apertures and an internal shaving member which is rotatable relative to the external shaving member, the holder comprising a support with a resilient element which acts on the external shaving member. The apparatus comprises an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the stiffness of the resilient element.

Abstract: In a dry-shaving apparatus comprising at least one shutter (4) which is slidable on the apparatus housing (3) for optionally covering or exposing a shear foil, the shutter-wall surface (14) which faces the apparatus housing is spaced from the apparatus housing, at least one sliding guide means (15;16) acting between the shutter and the apparatus housing to provide localized areas of contact between the shutter and the apparatus housing in the sliding direction of the shutter.

Abstract: A cutting head for reciprocatory-type shavers comprises a mount frame carrying a shearing foil and an inner cutter driven to reciprocate in shearing contact with the shearing foil. The mount frame has a pair of opposed side bars between which the shearing foil extends in a convexly shaped manner to have its longitudinal axis extending along the apex of the shearing foil and in parallel with the side bars. The inner cutter is driven to reciprocate along the longitudinal axis and is mounted to be movable to a limited extent laterally towards the side bars. The opposite lower end or the lateral end portions of the shearing foil are secured to the outside surfaces the side bars, respectively such that each of the side bars is interposed between the inner cutter and the lower end portion of the shearing foil.

Abstract: A razor for trimming and shaping of beards, mustaches, sideburns and the like is disclosed. The razor comprises an elongated handle, a tapered offset neck on one end of the handle and a razor head pivotally attached to the neck by a ball and socket joint interposed therebetween. A pivot lock locks the razor head in a desired attitude with respect to the handle and is controllable from the neck of the razor. The razor head carries a blade having opposed arcuate cutting edges, marginal edges of which extend from opposed arcuate surfaces of the razor head. The ball of the ball and socket is a center-cut ball presenting a path therethrough. The pivot lock is slidable into the center path of the ball to expand the ball, thus, locking the razor head in a fixed attitude to the handle of the razor.

Abstract: A clasp knife has a pivotally mounted blade which can be swung between an operative extended position and a shrouded position within a body and handle using only one hand. The knife incorporates an actuating lever carrying a latching dog which locks the blade to the lever when the blade and the body are swung from the closed position to the open position while a release member is in a locking position. When the body is swung to the extended position while the release member is in the release position, the latching dog is released from the blade and the blade is detained in the body as the body is swung back to the inoperative closed position.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a pocket knife. The pocket knife comprises a pair of bolster linings superposedly fixed to each other and defining a space therebetween, a cutting blade slidably mounted in the space relative to one of the linings and adjacent thereto, a leaf spring fixed to the other lining in the space, one end of the leaf spring adapted to abut against the end of the blade when the latter is projecting partly out of the linings, a knob connected to the end of the blade and extending out of a slot provided through the first lining, the knob being pivotingly connected to the end of the blade and adapted to push on the leaf spring and retract the latter from abutment with the end of the blade.

Abstract: A hand held trimmer for cutting heavy vegetation such as hedges or the like is disclosed. The trimmer includes a handle having a plurality of hand grips thereon. The handle includes mounting means for a conventional cutting means at one end and a convention motor at the other. The trimmer cutting and trimmer motor are preferably disposed at substantially opposite ends of the handle such that the weight of one substantially counterbalances the weight of the other. A resilient drive shaft means is disposed within the handle and extends between the motor to the reciprocating blade drive means so as to substantially avoid damaging the motor and the drive means should the trimmer reciprocating blades become temporarily jammed during operation.

Abstract: A string trimmer providing an incremental indexing of line when the head is stopped and started. The preferred embodiment of the string trimmer head includes a spool member within the body member, the spool member being coaxially positioned within the body member and being rotatable therewith. The spool member includes a grooved end face with a cam channel having at least one switchback and one arcuate segment. A connecting means attached to the body member includes a connector which runs within the cam channel. Upon starting the rotation, the connector runs along an arcuate segment of the cam channel (permitting relative rotation between the spool member and the body member thereby indexing a length of line) until contacting a switchback stopping point. The connector is biased to move along the switchback and resets along the switchback upon stopping of rotation.

Abstract: An improved axe maul apparatus that uses minimum resistance penetration points to initiate the primary split of the block of wood which allows for less sticking once the axe maul enters the block of wood. A series of rounded ribs provide an area of less resistance as the axe edge enters the block of wood and then the flaring wedge forces the split edge of the blocked wood to be rapidly exploded apart. The areas between the rounded ribs are carved out to further minimize the resistance encountered by the apparatus.

Abstract: A device for determining the position of a workpiece face comprising: a body having a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal bore concentric with the longitudinal axis; an extendable member having a first end movable within the bore along the axis, an arrangement on the member for moving the first end of the extendible member, a coupling member fastened to the first end of the extendable member for movement therewith, an arrangement for relesably securing a second end of the extendable member within the bore, a sensor head, a resilient member for attaching the sensor head to the coupling member, an essentially spherical contact tip attached to the sensor head and aligned with the axis for travel along an axial path in conjunction with the movement of the first end of the extendable member, and a deflecting arrangement for deflecting the tip out of alignment with the axis, the deflecting arrangement being attached to the body at a known angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and positioned in the path of th

Abstract: A glare shade for a rifle scope that may be manually removably mounted and is comprised of extensible sections containing light admitting apertures.

Abstract: A portable stand having a frictionally adjustable receiver for a surveyor's rod permits plumbing of the rod and maintains the rod vertical and stationary with respect to a point on the ground.

Abstract: A closed type device for line marking comprises a box-shaped body and a circular partition wall dividing the inner space of the body into a space for a bobbin seat and a closed space surrounding the outer surface of partition wall for the storage of Chinese dark ink as an ink space. The ink space is stuffed with an ink absorbent material and the bobbin seat is adapted to receive the bobbin in concealed manner. A flexible thread of absorbent material is wound onto the bobbin. The closed ink space prevents the ink from leaking out of the line marking device. The closed arrangement for the body and bobbin make the device easy to operate and convenient to carry by the user.

Abstract: An improved adaptor capable of coupling a theodolite target with respect to an aperture extending through tooling, the adaptor comprising a cylindrical disk having an exterior surface of a size to be received within the aperture of the tooling, the disk having an interior surface formed as an opening to define a space in which a theodolite target is to be received, the disk having a hole in the interior surface extending radially with respect to the axis of the disk, the hole being of a size to receive the cylindrical base of the theodolite target to be received, a threaded aperture extending through the disk into the hole, and a set screw mounted in the threaded aperture for fixedly securing the theodolite target in position in the disk for viewing from either or both sides of the tooling. Also disclosed is the method of using such an adaptor.

Abstract: The drafting instrument of the invention generally comprises a triangular integrally formed substantially planar construction having three perimeter legs, interconnected end to end to form the triangular configuration and define an open space in the interior of the body, and one interior leg extending across the open space to form interior complementary angles to the angles formed at the respective intersections of the perimeter legs. The instrument is provided in two primary embodiments, the first adapted as a 30/60 degree triangular instrument and the second as a 45 degree triangular instrument. The instrument includes a plurality of glide points extending outwardly from one or both faces of the instrument to support the instrument slightly above the surface upon which it is used, and further includes a handle assembly disposed near the intersection of two of the perimeter legs of the instrument.

Abstract: An end measure comprises at least one linear support having a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of touching surfaces extending substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the support and spaced from one another by predetermined distances, the support being formed as at least one pipe provided with a plurality of plates which are spaced from one another in direction of the longitudinal axis and form the touching surfaces.

Abstract: A metrological scale for use in optoelectronic scale reading apparatus comprising a tape made of spring steel and having a surface layer of copper. The scale has scale marks constituted by a zig-zag or other profile impressed into the surface layer by a rolling process. During rolling, the relatively soft copper is readily deformed to accept the profile while the spring steel resists plastic elongation of the tape.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for drying a web coated with a coating composition containing an inflammable organic solvent which comprises, drying the coated web by passing through a closed-type oven where a hot inert gas is filled, recovering the organic solvent from the exhaust gas of the above oven by condensation, heating the exhaust gas of the condenser by incinerating the organic solvent remaining therein and/or a waste solvent discharged from the coating apparatus, and returning the heated exhaust gas to the oven, and apparatus for the same.

Abstract: A sole protector attachment for securement to the bottom portion of woven or knitted socks or slippers includes a sole-shaped thin flat pad formed from a wear resistant material such as vinyl or leather. A narrow edging extends around a periphery of the pad and has an upper surface provided with hook fastener portions of cooperating hook and loop type fastening strips. The hook fasteners engage in the intersticial portions of the fabric of the woven or knitted sock or slipper and serve to secure the sole protector to the bottom surface thereof. In a second embodiment, a plurality of transversely extending elongated rods are sandwiched between the pad and an outer sole member for providing a massaging effect to a wearer.

Abstract: A shoe including an arch support device that operates under tension to cradle the foot and lift the arch. In a preferred embodiment, the arch support arrangement includes an elastic strap attached on one end to the lateral portion of the top surface of the sole and on the other end to the upper by means of the lacing structure of the shoe and held in tension when the foot of the wearer is in the shoe and the lace is tightened. The degree of arch support can be adjusted by adjusting the tightness of the lacing. In another preferred embodiment, an insole with arch support padding may be placed into the shoe between the elastic strap and the foot of the wearer so that the strap and insole cradle and support the arch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe inner sole, particularly an insole or welt for working or safety shoes, with a binder and a non-woven fabric optionally containing fillers, for preventing electric charges to the shoe wearer, the non-woven fabric containing a fibrous blend with between approximately 1 to 10% by weight of electrically conductive fibres.

Abstract: A connection for connecting compressed-air lines arranged on the body of a floating dredge leading to measuring devices, control devices or the like, with measuring air lines mounted on a suction pipe of the floating dredge used for suction pipe position measuring units for the operation of pneumatic drives of throttle valves or the like arranged on the suction pipe. The measuring air lines are connected to a coupling component which is fastened on the sliding plate of the suction pipe elbow. A coupling countercomponent is fastened to the body of the dredge in the region of the sliding plate. The compressed-air lines lead from the coupling countercomponent to the devices arranged on the body of the dredge.

Abstract: A medicament regimen control device is provided which prompts a patient to take the correct medication to a predetermined regimen. A liquid crystal display is used to display the numbers of doses of medicaments which are color and alphabet keyed to specific bottles of the medication.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of covers for smoking accessories. In a first embodiment, a covering device is provided designed to be snapped into place over the opening of the socket for a vehicle cigarette lighter. The covering device may have a design thereon providing an anti-smoking message. In a further embodiment, a plate is provided designed to cover an ashtray and to attach over the opening in the ashtray by a snapping connection with the cigarette holder thereof. Again, the upwardly facing surface of the plate may have an anti-smoking message thereon.

Abstract: A rifle exhibits a cage axially movable in the barrel direction, a triggering system, except for the firing lever, being attached to this cage. Preferably, the cage is located within a base box through which extended cage axles are guided in slotted holes. By means of a safety including a cocking and, respectively, uncocking position, two conditions can be set from the rifle stock. In the safety position, the operative connection of the firing lever to a trigger sear lever is interrupted. Additionally, a pin at the trigger sear lever is caught in a slotted hole in the wall of the base box. When a shot is fired, the striker member overcomes a detent at the end of the catch lever because the catch lever can yield in the downward direction. During loading or repeating, the striker member is retracted, and the catch lever is again supported by the trigger sear lever (independently of whether a cocked or uncocked condition prevails).

Abstract: A manually actuated safety mechanism for a hand gun particularly of the type incorporating a rebound slide which is activated by a small hinged pin mounted on the trigger assembly to force the rebound slide back. The rebound slide has a small indentation in front to receive the pin, to in turn posiiton an internal safety or firing pin block accompanying the gun structure when manufactured, thereby blocking the hammer from engaging the firing pin. The safety mechanism is mounted within the handle of the hand gun and includes minimal moving parts and is disposable and configured to prevent travel of the rebound slide from a blocking position to a release position thereby preventing cocking of the hammer to accomplish proper positioning of the hammer, trigger assembly and firing pin block for the next firing cycle.

Abstract: A mounting device for fixing an instrument onto a weapon. The device comprises a body that is adapted to carry an instrument. The body has a surface featuring at least an attachment edge or surface which is intended to mate with the surface of one side of the weapon. A pivotal lateral leg is mounted on the body in order to mate with the surface of the weapon on the side which is opposite to the one where the attachment edge or surface fits. The pivotal lateral leg has a cut for allowing a pressure shoulder. A locking means is mounted on the body in order to keep the pivotal lateral leg in a state of pressure on the weapon. The locking means is comprised of a lever jointed on a pivot mounted on the pivotal lateral leg, the lever has surface to mate with a pressure shoulder arranged on the body when the lever is in the clamping position.

Abstract: A quick glide lure has in a vertical longitudinal cross section a shape which corresponds to the shape of half of a falling water drop with a front downwardly convex portion and a rear downwardly concave portion of a lower edge.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a V-shaped body, wings, tail and a hook designed to glide very slowly to the bottom of the water resembling an injured bait fish. The body and wings allow the lure to glide through the water, and the hook, acting as a keel, and the tail stabilize the lure to keep it from rolling and adds vibration to the lure as it descends through the water. The lure also has a weedless quality in that its flat design allows it to slide over thick weeds, lily pads or brush.

Abstract: A snag-proof safety fishing lure includes a J-shaped hook having a barb at a curved end and an eyelet at the other end. A shield is pivotally connected to a shank of the hook below the eyelet to cover the lure when it is not submerged. When the hook sinks, submersion of the shield is limited to effectively lift the shield from the sinking barb. When the lure is lifted from the water, the weight of the shield causes it to be lowered onto the barb, effectively covering it to prevent snagging.

Abstract: A safety sinker includes a sinker connected to a fish line through a sinker coupler, wherein the sinker coupler may be pulled, by means of a fish line, to disconnect the sinker from the fish line when the sinker is squeezed in between rocks or somethings during fishing. The sinker coupler includes a fork end having two semi-sphere members made thereon for connecting the sinker when they are squeezed to form into a spherical configuration and inserted into the inner chamber of the sinker. The two semi-sphere members may be squeezed to form into a spherical configuration again, by means of a pull force through the fish line, so as to slip away from the sinker and to disconnect the fish line from the sinker.

Abstract: A T-shaped animal trap having entry ports and sliding doors at opposite ends of its head portion and a platform resting on a dowel in its leg portion. A magnet is on each end of the dowel outside of the trap which can magnetically hold to each magnet a flexible metal wire when the entry ports are open, which wire extends into the head portion and is attached to one sliding door. When the platform is moved over the dowel, the dowel partially rotates and the wires are released from the magnets, thereby permitting the sliding doors to close the entry ports. Atlernatively, the animal trap may be tunned shaped with entry ports and sliding doors at opposite ends and a platform resting on a dowel near the middle of the tunnel.

Abstract: A low pour point crude oil composition is prepared by incorporating in a waxy crude oil an effective pour point depressant amount of an oil soluble ethylene-acryonitrile copolymer or terpolymer. The copolymer or terpolymer is usually added as a solution. In one aspect the invention relates to the pipeline transportation of the low pour crude oil composition.

Abstract: A seeding machine has a drum and roller urged together to define a seed trough. Bristles close one end of the trough and a hopper adjacent that end feeds a continuous supply of seeds to the trough. The seeds flow along the length of the trough and are discharged at the opposite end of the trough which is open. A funnel collects the discharged seeds and returns them to the hopper. The drum is provided with a series of axially extending rows of holes which are coupled to a vacuum source as each row passes through the tumbling seeds in the trough. A single seed is attracted to each hole and is carried by the drum to a discharge location where the hole in question is disconnected from the vacuum source and instead connected to a source of pressure which then acts to eject the seed from the drum.

Abstract: A method for hydroponics comprises submerging the lower region of a bulb and its hair roots for a selected period of time and for another selected period of time, lifting the bulb out of the water to expose to air the lower region of the bulb and an upper portion only for the hair roots of the bulb.An aquatic float comprises a vessel having a floatable coaster in juxtaposition thereto, means temporarily securing the coaster to the vessel and a seed or bulb bed means disposed at least at one end of the vessel, the seedbed means including a plurality of passages through the walls of the vessel.

Abstract: A tubular membrane plant growth unit is described. The unit includes a tubular pipe with an opening in its wall. A tubular porous member is situated inside of the pipe. The member and pipe are arranged to provide a space between them for a seed to be positioned so that the stem of the plant grows outwardly through the opening and the roots of the plant grow in the space between the member and pipe. The unit is useful for hydroponic growth of the plant.

Abstract: A box for cultivating plant such as turfs which can be mounted on the roof of the building is disclosed. Such box comprises a box body made of a bottom plate and a circumferential wall integrally connected to the periphery of the bottom plate, hollow ridges formed by elevating a part of the bottom plate, the hollow ridges having the upper surfaces thereof disposed below the upper end of the circumferential wall of the box body and a soil for cultivating plant filled in the box body, wherein the hollow ridges having water drainage apertures on the upper surface thereof and such water drainage apertures communicate with water drainage grooves defined on the rear surface of the hollow ridges. Due to such construction, the box can make the roof of the building being greenery which can be used for various purposes while protecting the surface of the roof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for propagating plants is illustrated wherein provision is made for aeration and drainage of the root plug with increased air flow to the upper or leafy parts of the plants extending across a growing tray in a predetermined pattern. Provision is also made for filling the compartments of a growing tray with growing medium in a predetermined pattern to permit air flow across the tray from the bottom. Provision is also made to support strips forming a growing tray permitting horizontal movement of the strips as well as rows of compartments containing the plants, and a shelf is provided in the strips or partitions of the trays extending for a limited distance over a minor area of the compartments to confine the growing medium within the trays while permitting insertion of a member for pushing the plant upwardly from the bottom out of the respective growing containers.