Abstract: A base is arranged to be secured to the support frame of a planer and supports a slide for movement toward and away from the planar knife head. The slide supports a grinding stone, and a lever connected between the base and the slide is arranged to move the slide and the stone toward and away from the knife head. The guard for the knife head on the planer has an opening through which the present jointing apparatus works. An adjustable stop is provided between the jointer base and the slide to provide precision operation of the slide and the stone in jointing operations.

Abstract: A skylight adapted to fit within the opening of a roof or the like having a peripheral curb frame which is fixed to the roof about the opening. The frame is constructed of a plastic material and includes a retainer for securing the skylight cover over the curb frame. A header gasket is provided between the curb frame and retainer and interlocks respectively therewith.

Abstract: A controlled-environment entertainment system comprising a reclining chair entirely enclosed in a sound-proof rectangular enclosure, an audio-visual entertainment system, and a ventilation system. The enclosure is constructed of two modules arranged for quick disengagement. Retractable wheels on the enclosure provide an added measure of mobility.

Abstract: The vaulted building structure comprises a shell (1) made of a composite construction material and formed of arcuate elements (4) of a uniform width having their ends (5) mounted on a base (3). The shell (1) is shaped as a cylindrical vault of which the vertical axis of symmetry includes a vault ridge (2). The ends (5) of the arcuate elements (4) are hingedly braced to the base (3) for rotation about a horizontal axis parallel with the vertical plane of symmetry. The convex outer surface of each arcuate element (4) has its curvature gradually diminishing lengthwise of the arcuate element (4) towards its ends (5) and ridge (2) for levelling out strains generated in the shell (1) upon rotation of the ends (5) of the arcuate elements (4).

Abstract: The invention is for an anchor for securely mounting an article of furniture to a support surface. The anchor comprises a shank having a head at one end thereof and abutment means longitudinally spaced away from the head, and a mechanical fastener that is movably secured to the shank between the head and the abutment means. The anchor further comprises means for attaching the article of furniture to the shank, said means being adapted to be mounted to the article of furniture and having an opening received over the head of the shank. The anchor also comprises means positioned between the article attaching means and the head of the shank for selectively retaining the article attaching means on the shank. The mechanical fastener is adjusted to bear against the article attaching means to securely mount the article of furniture to the support surface.

Abstract: A frame construction suitable for sash and frame constructions, including incorporation as a heavy duty construction for a rolling or sliding (patio) door, is provided with corner reinforcement and securement members to hold bevelled frame members in mutually secured relation. The preferred extruded frame section, being generally of aluminum, has an enclosed rectangular or other hollow, shaped profile between the opposed side flange members of the section. A symmetrical shaped metal angle piece or pieces is driven within the hollow core portion of the two hollow profile sections being joined. The angle pieces have resilient, reversed end portions with sharp edged terminations, that slide freely on being entered within a respective section, due to the resilience of the angle pieces, but lock into engaged relation on attempted withdrawal, due to the reversed attitude of the resilient end portions and their associated sharp edges, to secure the sections against disassembly.

Abstract: A damping device has a liquid vessel into which the liquid is injected having the flattening wave motion water surface formed in such a manner that the wave motion direction of the wave motion water surface is a strecher one, damping members are provided in order to damp the sloshing of liquid in the liquid vessel, and wave dissipation devices are disposed at the portion which isn't always soaked in liquid in the liquid vessel. Accordingly, the vibration in a construction occurring by wind, earthquake and the like is absorbed by means of viscosity resistance occurring between liquid and damping member, and the vibration is restricted. Moreover, damping performance can be efficiently exercised by providing various kinds of installation forms.

Abstract: A damping device has a liquid vessel into which the liquid is injected having the flattening wave motion water surface formed in such a manner that the wave motion direction of the wave motion water surface is a strecher one, damping members are provided in order to damp the sloshing of liquid in the liquid vessel, and wave dissipation devices are disposed at the portion which isn't always soaked in liquid in the liquid vessel. Accordingly, the vibration in a construction occurring by wind, earthquake and the like is absorbed by means of viscosity resistence occurring between liquid and damping member, and the vibration is restricted. Moreover, damping performance can be efficiently exercised by providing various kinds of installation forms.

Abstract: A brick cladding assembly including a metal strip from which there is punched a plurality of mounting flanges, the mounting flanges receive "brick" tiles which have side slots which receive the mounting flanges in order to secure the tiles to the mounting plate.

Abstract: A frame and strip assembly for mounting an edge portion of a panel. The assembly includes a frame member having a channel-like recess for receiving the edge portion of the panel and a mounting strip adapted to be received in the recess. The strip includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls defining a generally U-shaped cross section. The upper portion of each of the side walls of the mounting strip defines a transversely extending wing-like flange. The flanges and the side walls of the mounting strip are in a substantially continuous and coextensive engagement with the frame member adjacent to the recess and the panel to suspend the edge portion of the panel in the frame member and to firmly secure the edge portion of the panel in the mounting strip, thereby both preventing contact between the panel edge and the frame member and movement between the panel edge and the mounting strip.

Abstract: A method of installing a roofing fastener including a screw and a stress plate into a multilayered roofing structure involves bonding the outer surface of the screw to the inner surface of the plate. Such a bond may be formed by spin welding as the screw is installed in the roofing structure. The fastener is thereby installed and bonded in the same operation. A fastener assembly useful in the foregoing method includes a screw and plate having welding surfaces made of a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A system for forming either horizontal or vertical walls characterized by a plurality of beam elements, an arrangement for holding the beam elements to extend parallel to each other with a desired spacing between adjacent beam elements and a filler strip or element inserted between adjacent beam elements. The filler strips have a U-shaped configuration with a crease forming a catch surface for engaging an external shoulder on an edge of each of the beam elements to hold the filler strip with the edge of the leg of the filler strip engaged on a flange of the leg of the beam element. Thus, the mounting of the filler strip is the same regardless of the height of the element relative to the face portions of each of the beam elements. The beam elements can have a flat face portion or be provided with a longitudinally extending depression to subdivide the face portion into two parallel extending subportions.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus is disclosed for a roofing system which uses an improved standing seam joint such that the roofing system can be used for flat roof applications. A standing seam is conventionally formed and then compressed in a press fit manner by compression apparatus. Provisions are made to apply a gasket material to the compressed sections of the standing seam prior to compression which material is deformed when the seam is compressed to provide a sealed joint which is significantly stronger than the conventional standing seam.

Abstract: A patio cover gutter facia is adapted with two substantially elongated side members which are provided with a complementary mating mechanical design for forming a box beam from interlocking two opposed identical gutter facia. One of the elongated sides of the gutter facia is provided with a screw groove for attaching to a roof panel in a common gutter application. The same side provided with the screw groove is also provided with a first lock member of an interlocked joint. The other one of the elongated sides is provided with a second lock member of an interlock joint. The method of fabricating the gutter facia of the is preferably from a low cost extruded aluminum process which will yield a quality product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reinforcing the buried end of a wooden utility pole. The method uses elongate curved elements which are spaced about the periphery of the pole and driven into the ground so that their lower ends are buried. Bolts which pass through the pole are used to firmly clamp the members to the pole.

Abstract: A reinforced concrete building structure (10) and method of forming, including first forming a steel framing form (18) of cold formed channel shaped structural steel members of a thickness between 1/32 inch and 3/8 inch including vertical framing members (19,20,21,22) and horizontal connecting members (30A-30E), then connecting a backing form (74) by connectors (76) to flanges (26) on only one side of the vertical framing members (19-22), and only adjacent the lower side of the horizontal connecting members (30A-30E) spaced at least 3/4 inch from the steel framing members. Concrete is then applied pneumatically against the backing form (74) for the vertical side walls (12) with the channel shaped framing members (19-22) comprising the primary steel reinforcing and with opposed flanges (26,27) being covered outwardly by concrete at least 3/4 inch in thickness. The steel framing for a roof of a relatively large span is shown in FIGS.

Abstract: A non-skid holder for shingles for use on a pitched roof and method of making it. The holder is made from sheet metal and has one end upturned to a position at right angles thereto in order to guide shingles placed thereon. A handle is secured to the upturned end and to the underside of the metallic sheet. The handle provides additional lateral support for the holder when positioned on a roof in the event of tipping of the holder. The holder is provided with a non-skid undersurface by securing a rubberized or plastic material thereto. Preferably, the non-skid surface material is adhesively bonded to the undersurface of the holder and is wrapped in continuous fashion around the corner between the upturned end and the bottom of the holder. In one form of the invention, the non-skid surface covers the entire bottom surface of the holder and in another form the non-skid surface is applied as strips along the marginal undersurface of the holder.

Abstract: Cups or lids for packaging foodstuffs and the like in a sterile environment are sterilized in the packaging machine by passing them through a sterilizing chamber to be contacted first by the hydrogen peroxide and then by hot air. The packaging elements are initially moved apart rapidly and are than brought toward one another without contact, periodically in the sterilizing chamber to improve the contact of the sterilizing and drying fluid with the surfaces.

Abstract: A crimper in which jaws are swung into crimping engagement with a bottle cap in response to downward movement of a plunger. Downward movement of the plunger is effected by a lever which is located below a handle joined to the body of the crimper. When the handle and the lever are squeezed, the lever is pulled upwardly toward the handle to actuate the crimper and, at the same time, the handle and the body are pressed downwardly to keep the crimper stable on the bottle. The length of the stroke of the lever may be changed by varying the setting of an adjusting screw which is carried by the lever.

Abstract: A method for producing bundles of tags from a stack of die cut sheets and an apparatus for stripping bundles of tags from a stack of die cut sheets and tying the bundles. The disclosed method includes clamping portions of a stack of die cut sheets on opposite sides of a common cut line adjacent the cut line and rotating the portions about the common cut line with respect to each other about an axis parallel to the cut line. The method causes the portions to separate sequentially for individual sheets in order to substantially reduce the stripping force required. The method may further include imparting a force in a direction transverse the sheets during the rotating to further enhance the sequential separation of the sheet portions. An apparatus is disclosed including gravity feed means for feeding stacks of sheets into a dual stripping assembly having alternatingly-actuated stripping members.

Abstract: A method for packaging electric wiring by using a grasping tool to assist in ensleeving the wiring in a plastic sleeve. Subsequent to ensleeving the grasping tool is disengaged. The sleeve with the enclosed wiring is folded over to form a neat compact package which is secured and ready for storage.

Abstract: A container, for example for herbicide, is manufactured by securing a flexible wall (8) to a rigid housing part (2), and subsequently deforming the flexible wall (8), in a plastic manner, into a predetermined configuration. A further housing part, possibly complementary to the housing part (2), may then be applied to the housing part (2) in order to provide a closed chamber which is divided by the flexible wall (8) into two compartments. The flexible wall (8) is preferably deformed into a configuration which enables it to lie, unstressed, against the internal surface of the housing part (2), so that herbicide contained in the cavity between the housing part (2) and the flexible wall (8) can flow substantially completely from the container under gravity.

Abstract: An apparatus for aseptically filling and sealing bottles with a liquid preparation includes a plurality of treatment stations in which bottles are successively placed in bottle holding devices, evacuated and flushed or rinsed with an inert gas, filled with the liquid preparation, sealed and removed from the bottle holding devices, all in a system which is sealed from the exterior. The transporting system is adapted to provide a successive, relative movement between the bottles in the holding devices and the treatment stations. The system, which is sealed from the exterior, is provided with known sealing lock arrangements for the sterile introduction of empty bottles, liquid preparation and connections for the discharge of filled and sealed bottles, all while maintaining sterile conditions in the apparatus.

Abstract: An appartus and method for packaging citrus fruit or discrete articles in a tightly packed pattern or arrangement closely resembling that of a hand packed box. A two-part telescoped box is conveyed in inverted position to a box filling and counting station, the box including an box inner part in which the side and end flaps are in open relation at the box filling station. At the counting station, fruit is being oscillated transversely of their path of travel so as to singulate the fruit into a plurality of counting stations arranged in a row and in a valley. When the row count has been satisfied, all of the fruit in the row are lifted upwardly for discharge into the open box. When the full count is satisfied, the filled box with fruit extending above the top of the outer box is moved to a box handling station in which the inner box is lifted to a height where the side and end flaps of the inner box may be folded over the top fruit.

Abstract: Form and fill packaging apparatus including a vacuum thermoformer where a first plastic web is formed to provide receptacles for receiving articles, a filling station where articles are placed in the formed receptacles, a sealing station where a second web is placed over the filled receptacles and sealed to portions of the web around the receptacles, first web drive means for driving the first web through the thermoformer, filling station and sealing station, and a feed mechanism for positively feeding the second web to the first web at the sealing station synchronously with driving of the first web.

Abstract: A powered mower has a cordless electric power source defined by a rechargeable battery and a solar panel. The rechargeable battery is connected to a direct current motor for driving the mower blade and drive system for the powered mower. The solar panel supplies the rechargeable battery with additional voltage and current to assist the battery in maintaining its functional operating level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for picking pulse crops, said device being provided with a frame, with a picking drum having teeth, which is supported by the frame and which is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis of rotation, and with a guide plate extending around the drum and co-operating therewith, as well as with transport and cleaning means for the picked pulse crop. Furthermore the frame is provided with coupling means for coupling the frame to the three-point hitch of a tractor or the like. The construction is such that during operation the drum will be located beside the tractor, seen in the intended direction of movement, while the transport and cleaning means will be located at least largely behind the tractor.

Abstract: A leaf raking attachment for a conventional lawn mower includes a frame adapted to be releasably mounted to a lawn mower, the frame in turn being adapted to releasably receive a leaf pusher. The frame may be comprised of a welded frame having a pair of spaced apart vertical guide channels, and the leaf pusher may be comprised of a frame covered with iron mesh, and having a pair of vertical guide rods adapted to be received in the guide channels. The side edges of the pusher are curved forwardly in order to enable the attachment to catch and hold a large quantity of leaves.

Abstract: To mow even soft grass more tidily in shearing mode without kicking pebbles, a pair of two grass cutting wheels are pivotally driven by an engine in two mutually-different directions. One cutting wheel is slidably fixed relative to the other cutting wheel for safety. The mowing machine can be used in common to shear off grass on the ground and trim a garden tree by adjusting an angle between a hollow grip pipe and the machine cutting surface.

Abstract: A machine for shaking Christmas trees to remove loose needles therefrom. The machine includes a frustoconical holder for receiving the trunk of the tree and adapted to be orbited by a power-rotated shaft in order to shake the tree. A flexible belt is connected between the holder and the housing of the machine in order to prevent the holder from spinning about its own axis as it orbits. The holder is inclined upwardly from horizontal to facilitate loading of the tree into the holder, to reduce the effort required to retain the tree in the holder during shaking and to avoid burying of the machine with needles. A guard shields the holder to help protect against injury and also serves as a cradle to support the tree prior to loading of the tree into the holder. The machine may be converted for driving by the power take-off of a tractor or for driving by an electric motor.

Abstract: The ring spinning machine has separate drives for the spindles, the delivery rollers and the other rollers of the drafting device. The inverters of the corresponding drive motors are fed from a D.C. intermediate circuit so that all the drives stop simultaneously, thus obviating thread breakages. A disc brake is electrically coupled to the intermediate circuit to prevent rotation of the delivery roller of the drafting device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided which are capable of independent adjustment of the heat and power in a combined system. Intermediate heat and pressure exhaust is extracted from an intermediate point in the main turbine system. This exhaust goes to a regenerator and then an auxiliary turbine. The exhaust that is not extracted continues to power the main turbine system and flows from the low pressure end to the turbine system to a waste heat boiler.

Abstract: A lightweight rigid turbine engine frame incorporates a one piece annular cast outer casing formed with a circumferential polygonal reinforcing section. The outer casing is separated and spaced from an inner ring by a plurality of radially extending spacer struts. The spacer struts are clamped in compression between the inner ring and outer casing by tensioning members such as bolts. A thermally free floating heat shield is mounted to the bolts in a manner which minimizes thermal stresses by avoiding all undesirable constraint of the heat shield by the engine frame.

Abstract: A fuel control system for gas turbine aeroengine includes an overspeed limiter unit operative to limit fuel flow when engine speed exceeds a predetermined safe value. It is conventional for such overspeed limiters to be activated only in the event of an overspeed, so as to obviate the possibility that the limiter unit may fail unnoticed while the unit is dormant, the invention utilises the limit unit as an active part of the fuel control system on a continuous basis. Specifically, the overspeed limiter unit is used to control the pressure drop across a fuel metering unit as a function of engine speed, except when it is actually performing its overspeed limiting task. Specific means of accomplishing this are disclosed. In this way, any failure in the limiter unit will be immediately apparent due to its effect on the functioning of the system, and appropriate action can be taken.

Abstract: A particulate trap system for use in the exhaust system of an internal combustion engine has an exhaust conduit with a main branch, a bypass branch, and a diverter valve disposed therebetween for selectively diverting exhaust gas through one of the branches. A particulate filter is disposed within the main branch, and a burner assembly having an outlet disposed upstream of the filter is operable to raise the temperature of the filter to a level sufficient to incinerate particulates thereon. A burner supply conduit extending between the exhaust conduit and the burner, having a metering orifice disposed therein, supplies exhaust air to the burner when the diverter valve closes the main branch and channels the exhaust flow through the bypass branch during the regeneration cycle of the system.

Abstract: A dual master cylinder for a vehicle brake system includes a housing having a housing bore with a open end and a closed end. The open end has a piston stop. Two pistons are reciprocably received in the housing bore and define therewith a first pressurizing chamber between the pistons and a second pressurizing chamber between the second piston and the housing bore closed end. Each piston has a piston cavity opening into the respective pressurizing chamber. A first locator member and a second locator member are respectively received in the pressurizing chambers and slidably mounted in the piston cavities of the respective pistons. The first locator member projects into engagement with the rear wall of the second piston and the second locator member projects into engagement with the housing to establish the pistons at respective normal rest positions enabling fluid communication through the port between the fluid reservoir and the respective chambers.

Abstract: A diaphragm for a vented master cylinder reservoir which further includes means for opening the slit thereby assuring venting of the master cylinder reservoir is provided. The slit opening means are configured in such a manner that contact of the slit opening means with the master cylinder cap will cause the diaphragm to be stressed and to elastically deform, therefore assuring the opening of the venting slit.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprises a supercharger for supplying charge air and a charge air cooler, which is arranged near the front end of the engine and is adapted to be supplied with charge air. The charge air line extends through the charge air cooler to the air receiver and is connected by a directional valve to a branch line, which bypasses the charge air cooler. In order to achieve a space-saving and compact design, the supercharger and the directional valve are disposed near the rear end of the engine and the air receiver, which in itself constitutes the branch line, is connected at that end which is opposite to the charge air line via a tubular port or the like directly to the directional valve.

Abstract: A process is disclosed whereby the recovery of process heat contained in NOx gases which have been generated by the combustion of ammonia in the ammonia oxidation step of a nitric acid production process is improved and whereby the recovery of the process heat takes place at a low temperature range. The process involves using process heat contained in NOx gases to evaporate and superheat liquid ammonia which is circulated in a separate loop, then expanding the superheated ammonia in a turbine to generate mechanical energy and subsequently pressurizing, reevaporating and resuperheating the ammonia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coldhead drive unit for a cryogenic refrigerator including a casing having an inlet for supplying a fluid into the casing at a working pressure and a valve positioned within the casing for controlling the supply of the fluid to and from the cold head. The valve comprises a valve plate and a valve head positioned against the valve plate and having a surface distal to the valve plate against which the working pressure acts. An effective pressure of less pressure than the working pressure acts at the interface between the valve head and the valve plate so that an axial force is exerted upon the distal surface of the valve head, driving the valve head against the valve plate. Additionally, a motor is included having a drive shaft for rotating the valve head against the valve plate.

Abstract: A cryogenic distillation system wherein a first heat exchange fluid transfers heat in part from a process stream to the bottom of a column, and in part from a process stream to a second heat exchange fluid and out of the system, thus generating net refrigeration.

Abstract: A method of transporting a quantity of a comestible which may be subject to degradation as a result of respiration during transportation, comprising the steps of: (a) sealing or substantially sealing said quantity of the respiring comestible within a container as hereinbefore described sufficiently to ensure that less oxygen of the ambient air can diffuse into the container than is required for full respiration by the respiring comestible, flushing the container with an oxygen low or oxygen free gas so as to provide a reduced oxygen level in the sealed or substantially sealed container, such flushing occurring before, during and/or after said sealing or substantial sealing, and (b) transporting the container with the respiring comestible therein while (i) monitoring the oxygen level within said container and automatically adjusting the oxygen level as necessary by a positive infusion of ambient air into the container in response to such monitoring towards an optimum or predetermined value or range of values a

Abstract: Water is pumped from a container to a refrigerator ice maker and/or chilled water unit. The apparatus for transferring the water includes a motor operated pump, and the motor is connected directly to a timer within the refrigerator. The timer controls the flow of water to the ice maker by controlling the pump so that the pump operates only when the ice maker (and/or chilled water unit) calls for the water. A check valve may be disposed in the pumped water line between the pump and the water source to prevent loss of pressure in the line due to the bleeding of pressure through the pump.

Abstract: An air conditioning device comprising: a single outdoor unit including a compressor, a four port valve, an outdoor heat exchanger, an accumulator and the like; a plurality of indoor units connected in parallel to the outdoor unit through a first refrigerant-carrying means and a second refrigerant-carrying means; switching valves for selectively connecting one end of the indoor units to either the first refrigerant-carrying means or the second refrigerant-carrying means; and a third refrigerant-carrying means having one end connected to the other end of the indoor units through first flow controllers, and the other end connected to the first refrigerant-carrying means through a second flow controller.

Abstract: Air conditioning apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises compression refrigeration apparatus, a cogenerator operable to provide electricity and heat, an air handler, a plurality of mixing boxes operable to receive conditioned air, to cause a flow of recirculated air from a space to be conditioned, and to deliver to the space a mixture of conditioned air and recirculated air, a circulating system for circulating air to be conditioned through the air handle and then to the mixing boxes, a coil for heat transfer with air in the mixing boxes, and a sprinkler system through at least a part of which a heat transfer fluid is circulated to the coils. Preferred apparatus includes, in addition, at least one of absorption refrigeration apparatus and a dehumidifier which employs a desiccant, and means for using heat from the cogenerator as an energy source for the absorption refrigeration apparatus, for regeneration of the dehumidifier, or both.

Abstract: A fast response temperature probe, and method of manufacture, for use in the refrigerant line of a refrigeration system comprising: a temperature sensitive element; means for operably connecting the temperature sensitive element to a control line of a refrigeration system controller; an inner housing supporting the temperature sensitive element at a first end and enclosing the operable connection means; and an outer housing surrounding the temperature sensitive element and the inner housing, the outer housing including at least one aperture located in proximity to the temperature sensitive element.

Abstract: Apparatus for conditioning the air of a closed space and for removing heat from a refrigerated display case in the space is disclosed. The apparatus includes first refrigeration apparatus, second refrigeration apparatus, a chemical dehumidifier which uses a desiccant, a regenerator for the dehumidifier, a cogenerator for converting a fuel into heat and shaft work, means for transferring heat from the cogenerator to the regenerator to enable regeneration of the desiccant of the dehumidifier, means for transferring heat from the condenser of the first refrigeration apparatus to the heat absorbing section of the second refrigeration apparatus, and means for causing air to flow in dehumidifying relationship with the dehumidifier and then into the space. The apparatus is operable to maintain the temperature of the case below that of the closed space and to deliver dehumidified air to the space to maintain a humidity ratio in the closed space below about 50 grains of moisture per pound of dry air.

Abstract: Vapor compression refrigeration device using a non-azeotropic working fluid mixture with separation of liquid mixture and vapor mixture. The separation can occur at high pressure during condensation to expand the temperature glide, at low pressure during condensation, or both during evaporation and condensation. When there is separation during condensation the number of stages in the evaporator and in the condenser must be equal.

Abstract: A hide skiving machine adapted to skive a hide in one pass constituted by a frame which supports, at its sides, a rotatable support cylinder upon which the hide is fed and is held in place by a slidable presser roller. A lower oscillating frame having a rotating lower blade cylinder and an upper oscillating frame having a rotating upper blade cylinder are furthermore provided which skive the hide. The oscillating frames are independently movable between a raised non-working position and a lowered working position by respective actuators. Each blade cylinder is provided with a sharpening assembly which maintains the blade sharpness for more effective skiving. An adjustable, flexible front shield and a feed table are furthermore provided. The oscillating frames which support the blade cylinders are also provided with play recovery elements which help maintain the position of the blade cylinders with respect to the hide.

Abstract: An improved padlock, and in particular, one having a lock body which has a pivot at one end and a lock mechanism at its other end, a shackle having two legs of equal length where one leg is connected to an elliptical connecting end and the other leg is connected to a notch.