Abstract: An apparatus for containment and alignment of wire terminations has a wire holder with a slidable retainer. The front of the wire holder has oval-shaped holes for partially receiving several oval-shaped wire terminations to be connected to electronic equipment, and for reducing rotational motion of the wire terminations. Smaller holes connected to the oval-shaped holes receive the wires, but prohibit further movement of the wire terminations into the wire holder so that wire terminations uniformly protrude from the wire holder. Slots at the back of the wire holder receive the wires, which wires are frictionally locked into place by the retainer.

Abstract: A method is provided of making a gate valve assembly. First, two dish-like stamped metal valve bodies are mated while capturing an actuating nut between the noted halves. Next, the halves are welded together. The metal valve body is cooled and heat-sensitive resilient discs are mechanically sandwiched against opposite sides of the valve body to leave circumferential margins of the discs exposed for sealing purposes. The valve body is then inverted and confined within a closed environment default 6, stamped metal housing components which, when welded together, form a completed gate valve assembly, while supporting, locating and guiding the valve body assembly within the closed environment with minimal contact with the stamped metal housing components.

Abstract: A flexible magnetostrictive hydrophone assembly carried by a multiconductor able and including at least one sleeve-like flexible hydrophone unit secured in place along the cable. The sleeve-like hydrophone unit has a flexible tubular support core dimensioned for a sliding fit on the cable. The tubular core is a sandwich constructed for pressure release. The core carries a helically coiled magnetostrictive flexible ribbon and a continuous length flexible conductor arranged toroidally around the ribbon helix. The ends of the toroidal conductor are connected to two conductors of the cable and the combination is hermetically sealed.

Abstract: A pressure sensor including a ceramic diaphragm which is deformable in response to a pressure applied thereto, a ceramic base associated with a periphery of the ceramic diaphragm, for supporting the ceramic diaphragm, and at least one resistor formed on the ceramic diaphragm. Resistance values of the resistor are adapted to vary depending upon a magnitude of deformation of the ceramic diaphragm, and thereby represent the pressure applied to the ceramic diaphragm. The ceramic diaphragm and the ceramic base consist of a co-fired body obtained by co-firing an unfired diaphragm member and an unfired base member.

Abstract: To electrically connect a plurality of connecting terminals of an electronic component, e.g., a liquid crystal display device (LCD) to a printed circuit board, a plurality of wiring patterns are first formed on the printed circuit board. These wiring patterns have similar shapes to those of the connecting terminals, and have a signal transmission function. Thereafter, a plurality of dummy patterns are formed outside both outermost wiring patterns on the printed circuit board. These dummy patterns have no signal transmission function. Finally, the connecting terminals of the electronic component are electrically connected via an anisotropically conductive sheet to both the wiring patterns and dummy patterns.

Abstract: A tool is provided for the purpose of allowing access to optical fibers held within a buffer tube. The buffer tube is held in a closed channel formed by the engagement of a clamp against a main body. A blade is inserted from the main body into the buffer tube so as to define a chord across the cross section of the buffer tube. The tool is drawn along the buffer tube so as to remove a portion of its protective covering threby allowing access to the optical fibers held therein.

Abstract: Blades for cutting and stripping insulated electrical conductors have alignment references thereon for aiding the set-up and adjustment of the blades. The alignment references comprise corners across the longitudinal edges of the blades. Each corner is formed by the intersection of the longitudinal edge and a first leg that is machined into the longitudinal edge and extends toward the blade interior. A second leg extends between the first leg and the longitudinal edge to create a generally V-shaped notch in the blade longitudinal edge. The first leg preferably intersects the longitudinal edge at a right angle to provide a sharp corner line. The second leg preferably intersects the longitudinal edge at an angle of less than about 45 degrees, thereby producing a rather blunt corner and permitting easy differentiation between the two corners.

Abstract: A tool in the form of a clamp includes two handles which are articulated about a pin. The end of a first handle carries a longitudinal cutting element which comprises a sharp-edged blade and the corresponding end of the opposite handle carries structure for centering and supporting a cable. Guide elements are arranged upstream of the cutting element and are carried by each of the handles. One of the guide elements is fixed to the free end of an arm mounted on the corresponding handle so as to tilt. The tilting of the arm away from the clamp is limited by an adjustable stop device.

Abstract: A manually portable haircutting and trimming device comprising haircutting blades located in a tubular housing, a motor located at one end of the housing having the dual purpose of driving the haircutting blades and providing a vacuum source for drawing hair from the scalp of a user into the cutting blades and depositing cut hair into a hair storing compartment within the housing, thereby making the haircutting device fully selfcontained. Special air guide means are included to ensure that all hair that enters the hair cutting device, will be cut by the cutting blades. Releasably unidirectional, incrementally adjustable length control means are included to selectively control length of hair remaining on the scalp at various locations as well as means to facilitate crew-cuts, and taper cuts. Special means are included to permit Afro hair cuts without straightening out the curly hair before cutting. Cut-by-numbers means are incorporated permitting the use of hairstyling diagrams with preselected patterns.

Abstract: A rotary blade cutter (10) including a semitubular rotary cutting blade (12) rotatably mounted within a tubular housing (14). The tubular housing 14 includes an entrance slit (22) and a diametrically opposed exit slit (24) for insertion of a web into the cutting device. A first cutting edge (32) is formed along a first side of the entrance slit. The semitubular rotary cutting blade includes a first slit (36) nominally aligned with the housing entrance slit when the rotary blade is in a retracted position, and includes a second cutting edge (48) that is formed adjacent a second side (46) of the entrance slit to oppose the first cutting edge. The second cutting edge is tapered to spiral around the longitudinal axis of the housing. The rotary cutting blade includes a spiral groove (50) that coacts with a guide pin (52) projecting inwardly from the housing to constrain the rotary cutting blade to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the housing when the rotary blade is longitudinally advanced within the housing.

Abstract: A cover for a rotary blade of a power pruner having a grip portion connected to a transmission shaft for transmitting the torque of an internal combustion engine, and a rotary blade for pruning being disposed at the front end of the grip portion. The rotary blade cover has a cover portion facing at least a portion of a cutting edge of the rotary blade on the side of the grip portion and partially covering the upper and lower surfaces and the outer peripheral edge of the rotary blade so as to form a cavity in which a rotary air flow is formed.

Abstract: A device for the portioning of sausagelike food products, characterized by a substantially axially symmetric caplike body made of a material having flexural elasticity, and comprising a section which is formed by an approximately L-shaped slot extending from an edge of the body in the direction of its bottom and then substantially parallel to the edge and the bottom of the body, and which when not loaded extends tangentially to the body and is provided with a cutting nose directed toward the interior of the body and lying approximately in the plane of the edge of the body.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth for the precision aperture cutting through drywall in contemporary dwelling construction. The apparatus includes a self-contained, elongate housing defined by a rechargeable battery organization contained therewithin for selectively actuating a rotary cutting blade mounted by a rotatable shaft transversely of the housing, wherein the blade is offset relative to the housing and lies in a plane generally parallel to the axis of the housing. A modification of the instant invention includes a slidable positioning foot arrangement telescopingly receivable within a tubular sleeve for positioning the saw at a desired depth relative to the drywall and stabilizing the blade relative to the drywall surface.

Abstract: Attachments for a power source such as a rotary drill. Such attachments can be fixedly secured to the power source. Turning power on to the source drives a shaft which drives a gear mechanism which drives a utility woodworking head such as a circular saw or power sander. The power source may be turned on indirectly by a false trigger mechanism slidably attached to a housing so enclosing the drive shaft and assisting to support the apparatus.

Abstract: A device including a support base mounting a transparent plate thereon is provided wherein a pattern for knitting is secured between the transparent plate and the base. The base includes spaced upstanding wall bars wherein a left bar includes a lineal measuring gauge and the right bar includes a plurality of gauges and an associated slide for each gauge for accounting of the number of rows in a knitting procedure as well as the associated pattern utilized in a particular knitting procedure. The plate is secured within the base by a plurality of forward corner braces and rearwardly by utilizing fasteners directed through apertures formed within the plate received within the base. Further, a sliding gauge is slidedly mounted overlying the plate for effecting a counting of stitches utilized within a knitting operation.

Abstract: A hub for land surveying with an electronic distance measurement (EDM) instrument and a prism pole, the hub having a taper at one end and, at the other end, a surface marked with a series of parallel lines 0.01 feet apart. When the hub is driven into the ground at the approximate location of a second traverse point and one final measurement is taken from the top of the hub, the holder of the prism pole can quickly and easily obtain the exact location of the second traverse point with no additional measurements being taken. The hub may have a second set of lines at a 90 degree angle with respect to the first to help the prism rod holder locate the true traverse line, distinguish each line in the first series of lines, and determine the center of the hub. The hub may also have markings on the side of the hub serving as a specialized ruler to assist the prism rod holder in locating the approximate second traverse point before he drives the hub into the ground.

Abstract: An optical measuring instrument permits the user to adapt the handle position optimally to his individual wishes and habits while holding the instrument. An adapter is fixed to the limbus body. The adapter includes curved slots for accepting fixing screws that lie within bores of the head part of the handle. By loosening the screws, one may adjust the position of the handle through a preselected angular range, tightening the screws to fix a preferred handle position.

Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic field measuring system and method for generating a magnetic field signal representative of the Earth's undistorted magnetic field at any given spatial location over a measurement period. The measured undistorted magnetic field is substantially independent of distortions due to any magnetically susceptible material within the measuring system and is substantially independent of internal magnetic fields generated by magnetic field sources within the system.

Abstract: A piezo-controlled dynamic probe or feeler head for measuring installations and measuring machine, which is in an operative connection with a measurement evaluating or plotting unit and, selectively with a measuring machine control. The probe is constructed from two mutually independently operating measuring signal generating installations, which are equipped with mutually separate or independent circuits and which act in such a manner on the measuring evaluating or plotting unit and, selectively, on the measuring machine control, that upon the generation of a signal from the first measuring signal generating installation, stored data regarding the position of the probe can be recognized as being valid only at the presence of a confirmation or acknowledging signal from the second measuring signal generating installation.

Abstract: An inclination sensor is contemplated which includes case means having a cavity formed in the interior thereof, with this cavity having a longitudinal slope which is generally V-shaped in longitudinal profile, downwardly concave, and having a downwardly facing apex. A movable member is movable longitudinally along the slope within said cavity. A detecting means is operable to detect the inclination of a mounting body to which said case means is attached, in response to longitudinal movement of the movable member along the longitudinal generally V-shaped slope. A restricting means is provided by the apex and is operable to impede movement of the movable member out of the apex only until the case means undergoes a predetermined, longitudinal tilting movement.

Abstract: A trailer measuring system (10') for leveling a trailer during setup and for indicating deviations from an initial position of level of a trailer is provided. The device (10') includes a reservoir (16') and a plurality of measuring tubes (18') which can be secured to the frame (12) of a trailer (14) at horizontally spaced locations. Fluid communication is provided between the measuring tubes (18') proximate their lower end portions by tubing (20') and between their upper end portions by tubing (22) which connects the measuring tubes (18') in series or series/parallel to form a closed system. Fluid communication is selectively provided between the upper and lower end portions of the measuring tubes (18') and the upper and lower portions of the reservoir (16'), respectively.

Abstract: A three-dimensional displacement gauge comprising a housing, a probe rotatably and slidably mounted on the housing, the probe is slidable along a first direction and having a contact member attached at one end thereof, two emitting members mounted on the probe each for emitting a light beam, two-dimensional measuring member such as a position sensor fixed to the housing for detecting the light beams, a biasing spring for biasing the probe toward the contact member, and a limit switch attached to the housing for detecting whether or not the probe moves in the first direction. The two-dimensional measuring member detects the light beams struck thereon so as to measure a small displacement of the contact member of the probe either in the first direction or in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: An apparatus including a series of rectangular frames of various sizes to accommodate each of the letters of the alphabet. The framework includes three horizontal centering lines dividing the rectangular framework, with the centering lines equally spaced adjacent a rectangular center space defined by the framework. A single vertical line bisects the rectangular space and is directed through each upper and lower side of the rectangular framework. The apparatus further includes magnetic strips mounted adjacent each corner of the framework upon a bottom surface thereof to receive a stencil adherably thereon to align the stencil in use, and wherein each framework further includes hook and loop fastener members to secure adjacent frameworks in a side-by-side relationship. Fiber optic transmission lines are directed through the framework in a modification thereof in lieu of the centering lines to illuminate the centering lines and appropriately divide the center space during light conditions for use by individuals.

Abstract: A position measuring device including an adjusting device for a sensing device of a graduation. The sensing device is adjustable relative to the graduation by the adjusting device. For the adjustment, the sensing device has three oblong holes whose longitudinal axes extend perpendicularly to each other. A cylindrical pin fixed in the adjusting device engages in one of the oblong holes. Two adjusting screws which have eccentric portions and engage in the oblong holes are used for adjusting the adjusting device in radial and tangential directions, so that the sensing device can be adjusted exactly relative to the graduation of the position measuring device.

Abstract: A tape measure having sidewalls spaced apart a distance slightly greater than the width of the tape to define a small clearance at opposite edges of the tape with the sidewalls. The sidewalls define midway therebetween a center plane. A peripheral portion of the sidewalls adjacent the peripheral wall of the housing defines guide means adjacent the tape-passing opening for causing the centerline of the tape, as it is passed through the opening, to be accurately at the center plane, thereby effectively minimizing edge wear of the tape in the use of the tape measure.

Abstract: A power returnable tape rule has an improved connection between the outer end of the power spring and the inner end of the coilable rule blade provided by interengaging element thereon. The rule blade has an elongated aperture adjacent its inner end with the margins of the blade defining the aperture including opposed inwardly extending finger portions. The tongue is configured with spaced transversely extending shoulders facing in opposite directions, and it extends along the upper surface of the rule, downwardly into the aperture under the fingers and upwardly from the aperture and forwardly thereof along the upper surface of the rule blade. The shoulders on the tongue of the spring abut the margins of the aperture adjacent the finger portions in either direction of relative longitudinal movement to limit such movement and retain the two elements in assembly.

Abstract: A pair of pivotally connected crossed arms define tongs having handles at one end and recessed jaw parts at the other. The recesses in the jaw parts are of a size to receive therein the pointed end tips of a crab shell whereby a crab may be easily lifted without danger of being clawed. One of the arms carries a scale and the other a pointer such that when the tips of a crab shell are engaged in the recesses the distances between the tips is instantly indicated and a determination made whether or not the crab is above a minimum size to be kept.

Abstract: The linear measuring device comprises two rails (2 and 3) arranged in parallel to each other and joined together, a measuring head (15) with measurement pickup, an adjusting element (14) connected with the measuring head (15) by way of a spring coupling, this adjusting element being fixedly attachable to the rail (2) by clamping, an adjustable counter stop element (11), and two supporting elements (12 and 13) displaceably arranged on the rail (3), these supporting elements being freely guidable past the elements mounted on the rail (3) over the entire length of the device. Thereby, the measuring device can be adapted to any posed measuring task in a simple way.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for regulating drying kiln airflow by disposing within drying kiln wall 1 one or more inflatable baffle bags, such as top bag 10, bottom bag 20, side bags 30, or end bags 40. Inflated baffle bags engage a stack of product 2 in such a way that drying airflow directed through the drying kiln flows through product stack 2, and not around it.

Abstract: The exterior/interior system for insulating the walls, top, and floor of a typical gas or electric dryer of the type having an interior drum which rotates, and in which electric or gas heat is provided into the drum, for drying the clothes contained within the drum. The two systems would provide a plurality of insulated panels, each of the insulated panels comprising a layer of insulation in the form of a rectangle. The exterior system comprising a durable outer exterior colored surface. Each of the insulated panels conforming to the width and length of the six sides of a dryer, i.e., the side portions, front and rear portions, the top of the dryer and the floor portion of the dryer. There would be further included an insulated panel for placing on the exterior door wall or between the interior-exterior door walls of the dryer, which gives access to the interior drum.

Abstract: A radiant wall drying oven that includes a first wall and a second wall situated in spaced apart relation to define an air conducting passageway. Heated air is supplied to contact the first wall, and a selected amount of heated air is allowed to pass through inlets into the air conducting passageway. Sliding dampers positioned at a predetermined site relative to the second wall control the amount of heated air contacting a portion of the second wall, and consequently regulate the amount of radiant heat emitted by that portion of the second wall.

Abstract: A hair-drying system for use primarily in homes and other locations which employs a central forced air blower to disperse air through an air ducting system to air terminals disposed primarily in bathrooms. The air terminals are covered over when in the non-operative position. Upon physical and electrical coupling of a hair-drying unit to the air terminal, which hair-drying unit is comprised of a dryer and a flex tubing, air will be delivered through the flex tubing to the dryer, since the flex tubing is in fluid connection with both the air ducting system and the dryer. An optional damper(s) can be employed to limit air flow. Heat is applied to the air by a dryer mounted switch controlled resistance heater. The electrical energy to operate the dryer is obtained from a grounded electrical outlet mounted adjacent the cover plate of the air terminal. If 110 volt AC is used to power the dryer, the electrical connection would be via a ground fault interrupter to prevent injury.

Abstract: A multi-cylinder dryer for a paper machine having several drying groups situated one after the other, in which drying cylinders are situated one above the other in stacks, preferably in vertical stacks. In subsequent groups, a web is passed from one drying cylinder onto a next drying cylinder by way of a single-wire draw, so that the drying cylinders in the single-wire draw groups are situated outside the loops of their respective drying a wires. The web is passed as a supported draw from one single-wire group to a subsequent single-wire group by using at least two transfer-suction rolls. A first one of the transfer-suction rolls is situated inside a loop of a drying wire of the preceding single-wire draw group. The second or final transfer-suction roll is situated proximate to the first suction roll and inside a loop of a drying wire of the latter or subsequent single-wire draw group, proximate to a first drying cylinder in this subsequent group.

Abstract: A protective shoe is disclosed herein for use in the martial arts. The shoe provides a protective shoe upper and an elastic strap which is wrapped partially around the foot to snugly secure the shoe to the foot.

Abstract: A protective foot covering arrangement is set forth wherein a polymeric covering is provided for overlying an individual's shoe upon entering a dwelling. The covering includes an embodiment provided with a "V" shaped slot formed within a top panel of the shoe terminating from a rear edge of the panel and terminating to the toe portion of the shoe. A flexible tab is secured to a heel portion of the covering. Variations of the instant invention include a mesh top portion or a Spandex covering overlying the sole of either a continuous one-piece upper portion or of an interlaced mesh construction. The sole may include openings for receiving dirt and the like to direct such debris from the shoe to an interior portion of the sole.

Abstract: An athletic shoe with rebound characteristics thereof formed by a first class of hollow core spheres (32, 34, 36) of high resilience mounted in pockets (30A, 30B, 30C) of selected sole regions and a second class of hollow core spheres (38) mounted in exposed heel end pockets for visibility and affording a non-resilient absorption shoe as a whole being very lightweight with the inclusion of such hollow spheres and readily manufacturable therewith.

Abstract: A flexible high heel insert that is manufactured from a flat cushioning material. The flat cushioning material is cut so as to have a semicircular rear portion, a rectangular central portion extending at an acute angle from the rear portion, and a tapering end portion extending from the central portion. The insert generally has an adhesive back for placement in a high heel shoe. When the insert is placed in the shoe, the adhesive side of the rear portion is pressed into place in the heel area of the shoe, and the adhesive side of the tapering end portion is pressed against the inward side of the shoe so that the insert has an overall twisted configuration. The twisted configuration provides a ridge for support of a wearer's longitudinal arch and helps prevent sliding and toe pinch.

Abstract: A high top athletic shoe has partial quarters terminating in spaced relationship to each other, in combination with a rear subassembly with inner and outer portions. The inner portion includes a substantially rigid lower counter portion and a soft, flexible Y-shaped upper rear portion forming a tendon engager, integral with but movable relative to the lower portion for flexing thereof between a forward foot-engaging position and a rearward foot entry position. The outer portion comprises a relatively rigid, U-support element pivotally mounted on both sides of the shoe, and movable between a lowered position beneath the counterpoint of the foot and spaced rearwardly of the inner portion, and an upper position snugly engaging the inner portion being retained in this latter condition by a connectable tensile strap extending around the U-support at the rear of the shoe.

Abstract: A sign carrying device. A cylindrical base section vertically mounted in a footing has an upper cylindrical section extending upwardly therefrom. A first collar extends radially outwardly between the sections for rotatably receiving a sign carrying support structure. The support structure is formed from two (2) frame members connected together by horizontal supports, one of which is connected to a second collar which is rotatably received on the first collar by providing bearings therebetween. A pulley rotatably mounted in the upper cylindrical section and dual pulleys mounted on a brace extending from the upper cylindrical section have a cable threaded over and therethrough respectively. One end of the cable is rigidly attached to the sign carrying support structure and the other end is attached to a counterweight suspended inside the axially-aligned bores of the cylindrical base section and the upper cylindrical section.

Abstract: A sheet of book index tabs has a backing with a release coating and a plurality of index tabs on the backing sheet separated from each other by die-cut lines. Each index tab has a transparent film layer and transparent pressure sensitive adhesive which is temporarily attached to the release coating. Each tab has a centrally located, substantially opaque band of ink extending across the tab. Stripes of dark ink are printed along each edge of the band with each stripe being an equal distance from the adjacent edge of the tab. A score line on the bottom of the backing is centered opposite the center of the band of ink to facilitate creasing of the backing and index tab. The tab takes a permanent set along the crease and separates from the release coating along the set to facilitate peeling from the backing. Upon folding the index tab along the crease, the dark stripes are superimposed for placement along the edge of a document page as an aid to alignment.

Abstract: A plant coding system used by retail establishments includes a plant wall chart color coded according to groups of plants requiring certain amounts of sunlight, cards similarly color coded and located at the display area for plants of a similar variety requiring a predetermined level of light; and plant tags associated with each plant and color coded to correspond to the light required and shown also on the card.

Abstract: An automatic firearm of especially simple construction and easy maintainability, having an adjustable cyclic firing rate. The firearm has a receiver with an upper and lower portion. The upper portion defines a cavity in which a bolt assembly reciprocates. The reciprocation is maintained by a single compression spring in the cavity, and the length of the cavity, and compression of the spring, are adjustable to vary the cyclic firing rate. The firearm includes an especially simple trigger group arrangement. The lower receiver portion is structured to protect the trigger group. Also disclosed is an especially simple, yet practical ejector mechanism.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a revolver that completely disables the weapon when in the locked position. The mechanism includes a set screw that is inserted in a small hole drilled in the side of the revolver side plate behind the trigger. The set screw has attached to it a small button such that when the mechanism is in a locked position, the button located on the screw acts as a hammer block and also acts to prevent the cylinder release bar from unlocking the cylinder. When the mechanism is in an unlocked position, the weapon functions as originally intended by the manufacturer.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth comprising a first base member spaced from a second base member, wherein the first base member includes plural pairs of foot members including elastomeric surfaces to support the first base member, wherein the first base member includes a forwardly positioned hinge housing to hingedly receive a pivot platform thereon adjacent a forward edge of the pivot platform. The pivot platform includes a rear edge with a second hinge housing coextensive with the rear edge of the pivot platform. A "V" shaped support is pivotally mounted to the second hinge housing with an upper hook mounted to the "V" shaped support, and a lower hook supported adjacent a rear edge of the first platform, with a turnbuckle threadedly receiving threaded ends of the upper and lower hooks to vertically reposition the "V" shaped support. The rear support includes a "U" shaped mount including a resilient cushion laminated therewithin to receive a butt stock portion of an associated rifle.

Abstract: An improved wild game decoy which uses aerodynamics to simulate life-like movement of wild game birds. The mounting stake allows for placing decoys in feeding or sentinel (guard) positions without changing decoy heads or using another decoy. The decoy can easily be transformed int a water buoyant decoy with the insertion of a flotation device. The present invention is inexpensive, stackable in assembled form and simulates real wild bird movement.

Abstract: A mechanism for supporting a fishing rod in an inclined upright position suitable for attracting (catching) fish. The mechanism includes a balancing post that can assume an operating position contacting the ground surface or a storage position extending along the undersurface of the fishing rod.

Abstract: An alarm for indicating when a fish strikes bait at the end of a line associated with a fishing rod. The alarm includes a plastic housing defining a receptacle with a rim and opening through which the fishing rod is and a separate compartment where a sound generating unit is stored. A movable receptacle part is integrally hinged to the housing and in a rest position defines a part of the rim against which the rod is rested. The receptacle part is deflected outwardly to a strike position when the fish takes bait, but is otherwise restored to the rest position by the resilience of the plastic forming the hinge. The sound generating unit is mounted on a plastic carrier which has a pair of prominent terminals connected to a speaker drive circuit. A pair of conductive clip elements within the compartment serve both to retain the carrier in a releasable snap fit and to electrically contact the circuit through the carrier terminals.

Abstract: A cold illuminated fishing jig which comprises a hook with a flexible holder in which a ball of light emitting material can be detachably mounted. The lighted ball may be actuated by breaking a pellet containing a substance which is to be mixed with another substance within the ball to produce light or there may be a glass partition in the ball which is broken so as to mix the two material. Fiber optics fibers may extend from the light emitting ball to the hook. Also, a small ball may be covered with an luminous paint and surrounded with a glycerin transluscent or transparent material which contains a gelatin type fish scent.

Abstract: The assembly comprises a cable clamp that is connected directly to a fishing downrigger cable thereby making a semi-permanent connection that is affixed to the downrigger cable and the system weight. The clamp has a rigid control rod attached which has a series of blades strung along in series to attract attention of the fish. At various positions along the rigid control rod prior to the rearmost blade, a crosspiece with multiple connection vertical stabilizing units is positioned. This mechanism allows the fisherman to add to the unit as desired for their particular situation. The rigid control rod allows the fisherman to use oversized blades, if necessary. This design allows the fisherman to have the fishing line above the blades and have no fear of having tangled lines as the blade rod is kept rigid no matter what the situation is.

Abstract: A tackle holder for fishing tackle such as fishing lures or the like. The tackle holder includes a base portion and a tackle storage structure comprised of a plurality of tackle storage cells for individually retaining and storing the fishing lures. The tackle storage cells are formed by a plurality of corrugated partitions movably mounted to the base portion and aligned in opposite mirror image pairs. The fishing lures are suspended by their hooks on the partitions with each lure contained within an individual storage cell. Hook retaining means and a cover may be provided for closing the storage cells and for retaining the lures within the cells. An alternative embodiment is an open framework supporting the partitions. This is inserted into a compartment of a larger fishing tackle box.