Abstract: A safety belt buckle with an anti-shock device is provided. The safety belt buckle comprises a housing that has an insertion slot for an insertion tongue with a cutout. A spring-loaded ejector for the insertion tongue is provided in the insertion slot. A latch is supported within the housing and cooperates with the cutout of the insertion tongue in a locking position of said safety belt buckle. The latch fastens the insertion tongue by engaging a respective recess provided at the housing. A sliding key which is loaded by a spring and is slidable in a direction that is transverse to a plane of movement of the latch is provided for releasing the latch from the locking position. A securing element that is slidably disposed within the housing for fixing and securing the latch in the locking position of the safety belt buckle is provided, whereby the securing element, for releasing the locking position of the safety belt buckle, is slidable by the sliding key into a release position of the latch.

Abstract: The border of a mattress or other such coil spring assembly is stabilized and reinforced using a continuous length of resilient rope which is wedged between convolutions of adjacent springs a plurality of turns about the perimeter of the coil spring assembly.

Abstract: A device for applying a substantially uniform thickness of a spreadable coating on a substantially planar surface has a handle, a roller attached to the handle, and a spacer on the outer peripheral surface of the roller for engaging the surface to be coated. The spacer defines an arc of at least about 360.degree. around the outer peripheral surface of the roller for maintaining the outer peripheral surface of the roller both in communication with and spaced from the surface to be coated at a distance corresponding to the radial thickness of the spacer means during travel of the roller over the surface to be coated. In one embodiment, the spacer is a filament helically wound about the outer peripheral surface of the roller. The filament is releasably mounted to the roller and has a substantially uniform radial thickness. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the device of this invention.

Abstract: A process for preparation of electronic packages including printed circuits wherein the circuit portions of the package are formed from a web including a plurality of circuits maintained in an array during processing. Holding tabs are provided to maintain the integrity of the array, with the holding tabs being in the form of releasable retention tabs for temporarily holding the array together and accommodating multiple-up processing of the electronic package. For certain portions of the process, the web is separated into multiple-up circuit packages wherein the circuits are disposed within the central portion of the panel, and with the lateral edges and ends collectively defining an annular circuit-free zone. Multiple fiducial points are located within or around the circuit patterns, thereby eliminating or reducing the requirement for circuit-specific tooling and permitting multiple-up handling of the circuits in each array.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing electrical contact between an array of fingers of a tape automated bonding frame and a corresponding array of raised contact areas on a substrate. The tape automated bonding frame is preferably a multi-metal member having at least one utility plane. A load plate having downwardly projecting regions is pressed onto the tape automated bonding frame on a side opposite to the substrate. The substrate may be a printed circuit board and the raised contact areas may be conductive pads. The ends of the fingers of the tape automated bonding frame are precisely aligned with the raised contact areas of the substrate. The downwardly projecting regions of the load plate are generally rigid and provide a compression force between adjacent contact areas and between adjacent finger ends.

Abstract: To achieve the above object, the invention provides a novel method of filling through holes of a printed wiring board with conductive filler material by initially feeding compressed air to the conductive filler material by initially feeding compressed air to the conductive filler material across mask in the direction of through holes so that pressurized conductive filler material can be filled into through holes from a conductive-material extruding nozzle unit.It is suggested that such silk screen be used for the mask, which is provided with through holes at positions corresponding to the positions of these through holes of the printed wiring board.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a stranded conductor for use in an electric power cable, the cross-sectional shapes of wires being drawn towards or through a rotatably driven lay plate by which the wires are laid helically in a layer around the axis of the conductor are so modified that, on emerging from the lay plate and passing into at least one die downstream of the lay plate, the wires of modified cross-sectional shape fit tightly together and, if present, around a central wire or a preceding layer of helically applied wires. The wires of each layer preferably are initially of the same cross-sectional shape and size as one another, e.g. approximately circular, and, preferably, the modified cross-sectional shapes imparted to the wires of each layer are the same as one another, e.g. approximating to a sector of an annulus. No compacting of the wires is required in the die or dies and, as a consequence, a capstan drawing the wires through the die or dies is not subjected to a undesirable load.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a ceramic turbo charger rotor, wherein an inner race of an angular ball bearing and a spacer are integrally secured to a journal portion of a metal shaft for connecting a ceramic turbine rotor and a metal compressor rotor, the inner race and the spacer are inserted to the journal portion of the metal shaft under a condition such that a tensile load is applied to the metal shaft.

Abstract: A security grating of the type comprising an openwork grid is described. It comprises horizontal bars and vertical rods. The rods pass through openings in the bars. At the each intersection between a bar and rod, a set of tabs locks the bars against movement relative to the rod. A method is described for making these rods from common, rolled round rod stock. A four element punch is employed to displace, or swage, the rod material outwardly to form the tabs in an economical manner.

Abstract: A method for permanently compacting a hollow resilient structure such as a recyclable plastic container to facilitate recycling thereof. As the structure is compressed cutting blades provided on the compressing surface perforate the walls of the container thereby cutting interlocking tabs into the surface. At the same time the interlocking tabs are forced outward and through the cavity left in the walls of the container by displacement of the tabs. The tabs straddle the cavity and become locked against the walls of the container by the separating force of the resilient plastic.

Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing light weight roller in which a thin metal roller casing, such as a thin electroformed sleeve, is centered by journals after which inside the roller casing a low density filling is applied. The low density filling may be a set plastic foam or gas under pressure. In a further embodiment a metal inner roller casing is present which is concentric with an outer roller casing. The space inside the inner casing and the space between the inner casing and the outer casing may be filled with a low density material. Also is described a roller thus obtained having a roller casing of electroformed nickel of a thickness between 100 and 500 .mu.m.

Abstract: A method of producing an aluminum tube covered by a layer of zinc using a continuous cold forming machine which includes the steps of: providing an extrusion die having a heating device and an inert gas-blowing tube to the cold forming machine, introducing an aluminum prime wire to the cold forming machine, extruding the prime wire through the extrusion die to form an aluminum tube while heating the die to a high temperature and blowing an inert gas across the die toward the tube to provide a high-temperature, non-oxidized aluminum tube, and flame spraying zinc powder onto the outer non-oxidized surface of the tube to cover the surface and provide an anticorrosive layer of zinc on the aluminum tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to the method for producing a coded reference key for use in the locksmithing trade. The method comprises cutting a key blank at a first coded depth and at a first shank position, to create a partial silhouette of a reference key. Upon cutting a number of such partial reference key silhouettes at a number of positions and common depths, a set of partial reference key silhouettes can be created. When a locksmith is required to reproduce a reference key which has certain depth cuts at certain positions, he merely assembles the appropriate pre-cut partial reference keys, thereby creating the required complete silhouette. This complete reference key silhouette may then be duplicated by using a standard reference key duplicating machine.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an exchange arm drive control system which is adopted as the automatic tool exchanger of a vertical quadruple spindle type machining center and enabled to contribute to sparing the space and improving the machinability. The drive control system is comprised mainly of means for clamping a tool and moving a tool holder in a Z-axis, means for rotating the tool holder by 180 degrees, means for turning exchange arms by 90 degrees and controlling the position of the tool holder; and means for moving the exchange arms on a Y-axis. Especially, in the 90-degree exchange arm turning and tool holder positioning means of those means, there is adopted a hollow shaft (16) for keeping a rotary shaft (2) away from associating with the 90-degree turn of the exchange arm (11) so that the tool can be conveyed with the tool holder being held in a constant position.

Abstract: This invention concerns with microwave devices including resonant elements made from dielectric materials represented by the nominal formulas Ba.sub.2 Ti.sub.9 O.sub.20, BaTi.sub.4 O.sub.9, ZrTiO.sub.4 (Sn) and the like. The resonant element is produced conventionally by a process including numerous steps of mixing, drying, screening, calcining, ball milling, drying, screening or remilling and spray drying, forming and sintering. These steps may take 72 hours or more, prior to the forming step, and are labor and energy consuming. The improvement resides in the use of a reduced number of steps which include mixing precursor powders with addition of water and dispersants, spray drying or flocculating and drying the mixed formulation, forming and reactively sintering, so as to reduce the total processing time, prior to the forming step, to form about 8 to 24 hours.

Abstract: A shaving device has a handle with an inner chamber for accommodating a shaving cream, a one-piece integral head connected with the handle and having a passage for supplying the shaving cream and massaging elements, brushes on the head for distributing the shaving cream discharged from the head over the skin of the user, and a shaving element on the head for shaving after the application of the shaving cream.

Abstract: A replaceable, double-sided blade unit is disclosed for use with a handle member in a shaving system. The handle member has an elongated grip portion and a blade unit support member extending transversely to the axis of the grip portion. The support member includes a pair of flange portions, with the flange portions extending transversely to the support member and projecting in directions generally opposed to one another. A member is provided for connecting the grip portion to the support member. The blade unit comprises an elongated body portion having a base, a cap member, and two opposed guard surfaces for contact with the skin. A razor blade portion is disposed between the base and the cap member. The razor blade portion has at least one pair of separate, opposed, thin, planar elongated cutting members permanently fixed to the body portion with their cutting edges disposed parallel to, and spaced from their respective opposed guard surfaces in shaving relation to the guard surfaces.

Abstract: A safety blade has a cutting edge 41 formed with a plurality of protrusions or projections 42 extending in front of the blade in a comb structure which extends from one end of the cutting edge to the other. The projections prevent the edge from contacting skin, but do not prevent the cutting edge from performing its function. Such a blade may be used in kitchen utensils and cutlery, such as steak or fruit knives, or craft tools or the like.

Abstract: A holder for reusing a used microtome blade, in which the front end portion of a holder body is cut through along a plane extending through the longitudinal axis of the holder body so as to form bifurcated half parts defining a slit for receiving a used microtome blade. An inclined through-bore is formed in the front front end portion, extending in the same plane so as to terminate the slit, one of the corners of the inserted end part of the microtome blade bears against the innermost part of the wall surface of the inclined throughbore and is clamped between the bifurcated half parts by a clamping member.

Abstract: The apparatus for measuring the parameters of an axle gear includes an attachment mechanism for providing a surface parallel to the gear axis and positioned at a distance equal to the base circle radius from the gear axis. A displacement measuring device is positioned with the flat lower surface in contact with the attachment mechanism surface. Extending from the side of displacement measuring device is a probe, the probe positioned to be in the same plane as the flat lower surface and extending parallel to the axis of the gear. The probe of the displacement measuring device is placed in contact with a surface of a gear tooth and the displacement device is rotated without slipping on the attachment mechanism surface. When the displacement measuring device is rotated, the probe will be displaced only within preselected limits when in contact with a gear tooth surface between the top of the tooth and the root of the tooth for an acceptable gear.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gauge device which may be used by a toolmaker or machinist to determine the squareness of surfaces on a workpiece. The device has a handle having a gauge mounted adjacent an end of the arm opposite the handle and an intermediate contact point such that the inner surface of the handle and the intermediate contact point define the planes of the surfaces of the workpiece to be measured. The device is easily used, easily transported, and capable of use with work-pieces having chamfered or otherwise altered corners, holes, slots or other imperfections that make determination of squareness difficult.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for drying articles (18), in particular articles which are used in electronics and require clean-room conditions for their manufacture. Drying according to the method of the invention uses a partial vacuum in a vacuum storage and at least one air blast across the article by opening the vacuum storage. The wetness on the article is blown off at high velocity. The air blast can be repeated until there is only a residual moisture left on the article. This moisture can be removed by evaporation in a partial vacuum. The drying apparatus comprises a process chamber (14) for the articles. The process chamber has air inlet openings (34) distributed over its transverse sectional area and at least one air outlet opening (26) positioned opposite the inlet openings.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for heat treating a particulate product including fluidizable as well as non-fluidizable particles. The particles are fed to a first perforated bed plate of a fluidized bed apparatus comprising at least one further stage formed by a second perforated bed plate. Heat treating gas is supplied upwardly to the first and second bed plates to fluidize the fluidizable particles thereon. The non-fluidizable particles are moved from the first bed plate into at least one discharge passage opening in the first bed plate. A flow of classifying gas is directed upwardly through the discharge passage to prevent fluidizable particles from leaving the fluidized bed through the discharge passage, while non-fluidizable particles are allowed to be discharged. The fluidizable particles are transferred from the first stage into the second stage for further treatment.

Abstract: For use with a shoe having an upper and a sole and with a block downwardly extending from the lower portion of the sole adjacent to the heel and with a magnetic plate facing downwardly from the block, an improved replaceable heel having an upper surface with an upwardly facing recess therein and a magnetically responsive plate face upwardly on the lower surface of the recess.

Abstract: An ice resurfacing spreader attachable to an ice resurfacing machine comprises an elongate spine, a plurality of elongate fibers having a free and a treating end bound by the spine away from the treating end, the fibers spaced in a fore aft and lateral direction with respect to the spine, the spine being attachable to the frame of an ice resurfacing machine so that the treating ends of the fibers lightly contact the ice surface in an ice resurfacing operation, the treating ends of the fibers being spaced sufficiently from one another to allow the passage of a resurfacing fluid therebetween and thereunder as the ice resurfacing spreader is drawn along a subjacent surface being resurfaced.

Abstract: A device and method for mounting fabric on a mounting board or frame. The device includes a channel molding or strip having a plurality of barbs of cone shaped teeth located on the outside surface of the channel. The device is fitted on the edge of a mounting board or frame, fabric is stretched over the board or frame and impaled on the barbs or teeth thus securing the fabric on the mounting board or frame. The device is small enough that it would be hidden within the rabbet of conventional picture frame molding.

Abstract: A vehicle rearview mirror cover or sock is formed of a stretchable or flexible material and is adapted to be snugly fitted on the reverse side of an interior vehicle rearview mirror. Indicia, etc. such as a trademark, service mark, name, logo, emblem, or the like may be disposed on the back of the cover so as to be easily viewed from the front area of the vehicle. Also, the cover may be left a solid color without indicia in order to change the color of the reverse side of the mirror.

Abstract: A multi-caliber firearm includes a breech, a pull-out claw at least partially disposed within the breech, and an adapter piece which is adjustably attached to the breech and onto which is formed a bearing surface which is located radially opposite the pull-out claw. The pull-out claw is capable of selectively engaging a cartridge case having a cartridge base. The position of the adapter piece is adjustable to enable the breech to accommodate cartridge cases having different cartridge base diameters. The adjustment of the adapter piece may be performed via rotation of an adapter piece formed with a plurality of steps ascending in a circumferential direction of the adapter piece, of via rotating an adapter piece which is screwed into the threaded bore and which moves radially with rotation of the adapter piece.

Abstract: A breech plug for a muzzle-loading firearm is disclosed wherein the breech plug includes a soft metal insert to provide a soft metal-to-steel seal between the breech plug insert and the barrel of the firearm to prevent blow-by. The insert also provides for a soft metal-to-steel engagement between the forward end of the nipple and the breech plug insert to prevent blow-by when the powder charge on the nipple is ignited.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved apparatus for fishing through a hole in the ice. The improvement comprises a light transmitting hole cover through which a portion of the apparatus passes. The hole cover transmits sunlight into the hole to heat it and prevent it from freezing over.

Abstract: A lighted, submerable fish attracting device is provided for attracting fish from greater distances and for rapidly concentrating them around the bait. The device uses encapsulated live bait under a combined lighting arrangement from a light source. The combined direct spotlighting of the baitfish, and brilliant reflected floodlighting of a broad area, provides brilliant visibility and attraction from afar, concurrently with centralized attraction and focusing around the baitfish. The device provides underwater dynamic vertical plumb stabilization for improved dynamic handling and for elimination of tumbling during rapid submersion under water.

Abstract: A molded, lead bodied fishing lure including a relatively large surfaced, concave blade portion. In various constructions, the lure comprises a stamped metal blade insert which supports multiple hooks and includes multiple hook and line receiving mountings. In other constructions, the body includes movement enhancing contours; supports multiple blades or blades providing multiple zones of concavity or blades arranged to form a sound chamber for rattle members; supports live bait holders or various attractors; and permits standup presentations.

Abstract: An artificial lure 1 for fishing both in fresh water and in sea water including a first part composed of a volume-of-revolution 2 crossed by a duct 3 along an axis of revolution of the volume and a spiral second part 4, the whole being made of a flexible material.

Abstract: A fishing lure to simulate a dragonfly in a hovering orientation above a body of water is presented to effect luring of various game fish. The dragonfly member is defined by an elongate body mounting a plurality of cluster hooks at spaced intervals along the bottom surface thereof. The dragonfly structure may be mounted in a suspended orientation relative to the body of water utilizing a flotation device, or alternatively utilizing a drive motor and associated receiver and transmitter to effect hovering orientation of the lure. Further, the lure may be formed with a concave nose and a container within the body to effect selective tippage and repositioning of the body during its displacement through the body of water.

Abstract: A marine crustacean trap that is more particularly designed to entrap live crabs one at a time. A cage portion of the trap has an elastically closed gate and a bait well is secured within the cage. Also within the cage, trip cords are arranged such that the cords interfere with crustacean access to the bait well. A trip mechanism is secured upon the top of the cage and the mechanism has a releasably secured float maintained upon a support by having a gate open latch and a pivotal trip lever together locking onto the float. A crustacean pulling upon a trip cord causes the trip lever to rotate and unlock from the float. Now tension upon the gate open latch causes the float to rotate up and over a small float stop member of the support. As the float rotates the gate closes and the latch is released from the float permitting the float to ascend to a water surface. A ring encircling the trap hauling line is also linked with the float.

Abstract: The insect trap apparatus of the invention includes two chambers into which gypsy moths and other insects are attracted. The chamber entrances are restricted by shutters and flanges to limit the insect from exiting therefrom. The insect is attracted into the device by a sex lure, an insecticide or combination thereof mounted in a disposable collection bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the mineral wool culture of plants, whereby water and any fertilizers that may be comprised therein are supplied to, and if necessary discharged from, the mineral wool in which the plant grows, whereby in said mineral wool the suction pressure is adjusted using a capillary system connected for liquid communication with mineral wool, with which capillary system water and any required nutrients are actively supplied to and/or discharged from said mineral wool, in order to readjust the predetermined suction pressure; and to a device for the mineral wool culture of plants, comprising: mineral wool in which the plants can grow; means for supplying water and any fertilizers that may be comprised therein to said mineral wool; and means for discharging water and any fertilizers that may be comprised therein from said mineral wool, wherein a capillary system connected for liquid communication with said mineral wool, to which system are linked means for adjusting the suction pressu

Abstract: A self closing gate comprising a pair of first and second parallel and spaced vertically extending stationary posts. The gate is mounted between the posts for rotation about the first post between positions closing the space between the posts and opening the space. A pivot assembly is mounted on the first post between one end of the gate and the first post, the pivot assembly comprising an outer rotatable housing tube and a stationary and vertically extending shaft. A stationary housing tube is mounted below and aligned with and for supporting the rotatable housing tube, the bottom annular edge of the rotatable housing tube and the top of the stationary tube being at a bias so that when the gate is opened it will rise. Gravity will close the gate when released.

Abstract: An opening/closing device of a door for a refrigerator or the like will open/close the door member at a desired side, namely, at the right side or at the left side, without requiring a movable operating handle. The device is simple in construction, has a high adiabatic efficiency, and can be easily incorporated in the door member. Therefore, no special mechanism is necessary in the door member and no structural change is required inside the door member.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in grinding the needle tip and seat in the needle housing of a fuel valve includes a grinding pin (1) and a holder (4) for the grinding pin. The holder (4) is shaped and dimensioned to be guidingly received within the needle bore (45) of the needle housing. The grinding pin (1) has a first conical end (2) adapted for the seat, and a second hollow conical end (3) adapted for the needle tip. Advantageously the grinding pin is a disposable grinding pin made of hardened steel. A fixture for fixing the needle housing (34) when using the apparatus is also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for grinding a disk having a center cup and a flat rim having a pair of opposite faces has a frame and an inner holder part rotatable relative to the frame about and displaceable on the frame along a holder axis and having a head formed with an outer holding face and with a central seat. An outer holder shaft rotatable relative to the frame and displaceable on the frame along the holder axis has an inner end turned toward the inner holder part and carrying a coupling in turn having an inner face and itself permitting biaxial movement between its inner face and the shaft. An outer holder part carried on the inner coupling face has a head formed with an inner holding face confronting the outer holding face and with a central projection engageable axially into the seat of the inner holder part. The inner and outer holder parts can be moved axially toward each other to clamp the center of the cup between the holding faces and to insert the outer-part projection into the inner-part seat.

Abstract: A belt sander is described which comprises a support structure, a motor driven pulley secured to the support structure, a primary pulley secured to the support structure spaced from the motor driven pulley, an optional secondary pulley which can be installed over the primary pulley, and an endless belt, having an abrasive material along one face contacting the wood to be shaped, traveling about the pulleys. The sander further includes a belt tracking adjustment system, a work table adjustable relative to the endless belt and a dust guard having an aperture for allowing a vacuum system to be connected thereto.

Abstract: Apparatus for separately sharpening the two sides of cutting edges of knife blades in slaughterhouses, butcher shops and similar establishments has a housing for a ring-shaped flexible sharpening tool and a drum-shaped carrier for the tool. The carrier is driven by a reversible electric motor. A detachable wall of the housing in front of the tool supports two discrete V-shaped blade positioning members so that the positioning members extend into the space around an annular internal sharpening surface of the tool. One side of the cutting edge of a blade is sharpened while the blade is received in one of the positioning members in such orientation that the internal surface removes material in a direction from the back toward the cutting edge.

Abstract: The control system is provided in a grinding machine composed of an axially movable rotational shaft having a grinding tool and being supported magnetically by electromagnets. The control system includes a target position modifying controller for modifying or shifting a reference target levitating position of the rotational shaft in a retreating direction away from a workpiece reaches a predetermined amount. The control system further includes a rigidity modifying controller operative during quick feed operation of the rotational shaft for making a rigidity of the rotational shaft lower than that in the grinding operation by adjusting exciting currents of the electromagnets. The control system still further includes a dressing controller operative during dressing of a new grinding tool for detecting that the grinding tool begins to touch a dresser and for judging that the dressing is completed just when an arithmetic value calculated based on the detection reaches a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method for polishing articles manufactured from silicone rubber or silicone elastomers is disclosed. This method includes tumble-polishing in a receptacle charged with polishing objects, an alcohol solvent, and silicone articles for a period of time and at a rotation speed sufficient to remove surface irregularities and produce the desired finish and/or improve the optical transparency of the silicone articles. This method is particularly useful in the polishing of biomedical articles such as intraocular or soft contact lenses, tips of cannulae, and articles such as O-rings for precision mechanical devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved method for removing point defects and oint defect clusters from semiconductor discs, which defects impair the quality of electronic components or structural elements made from such discs. According to the invention, prior to polishing, the semiconductor discs are immersed in a bath containing grains moving in a streaming carrier medium of the bath. One side of the discs are then polished and thereafter the discs are subjected to oxidation processes whereby stacking faults are induced in the rear side of the discs. These stacking faults have an excellent gettering effect on the point defects.

Abstract: A paint line cleaning system includes an elongated enclosure or housing having an inlet and an outlet. A nozzle is supported within the housing. The nozzle is connected to a source of cleaning media. The nozzle is positioned by a programmable robot. A pair of door sets mounted on the enclosure open and close the inlet and outlet. A portion of the paint line system to be cleaned may pass into the enclosure and the nozzle is positioned so that the cleaning media removes paint and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pitched roof building system having a roof with a ridge and two roof portions flanking the ridge on opposite sides thereof, which comprises first and second opposed end members of rigid construction, at least one intermediate frame member comprising a number of elements including a first upright column, a first sloping rafter a second sloping rafter and a second column wherein the elements of the or each intermediate frame member are interconnected seriatim by means of flexible joints, and a respective roofing diaphragm is connected to each roof portion such that the roofing diaphragms have inner lateral edges adjacent to one another along the ridge of the roof.

Abstract: A construction block suitable for the preparation of an assemblage such as lawn edging, patio perimeters (patio containment system) and the like, wherein a plurality of the blocks are rigidly assembled into the desired configuration without the use of mortar. Each construction block is formed as a pre-cast module, preferably of concrete, within which there is a conduit said conduit being formed from an optional elongated imperforate pipe length with at least one double ended female pipe coupling, and if said pipe is present, double ended female couplings are present at the opposite ends thereof. The conduit may extend in one or more directions through the block and terminates flush with the outer walls thereof.Connection of adjacent blocks one to another to form an assemblage is carried out by connector means comprising the interposition and adhesion of male nipples within adjacent female couplings. A concrete caulk sealant may be applied between any two spaced blocks to retard growth of grass and weeds.

Abstract: A pole anchoring device for supporting large diameter poles vertically over a hard surface such as rock, concrete or the like. The device comprises three or more harness members which are interconnectable to one another about a base section of a pole. Each harness member has a pole engaging section for attachment against a pole and a bolt support section spaced outwardly from the pole engaging section. An anchor bolt is guidingly positioned in the bolt support section of each of the harness members and extends along an axis substantially parallel to the axis of the pole and spaced a predetermined distance away from the bolt support section. An anchoring assembly is secured to the anchor bolt and disposed below the bolt support section.