Abstract: A weight supporting glove has a flap attached thereto near the heel which extends distally toward the fingertips. The flap is equipped with a Velcro or similar type fastener on its distal end which cooperates with a mating Velcro strip on the palm of the glove. In use, the flap is wrapped around the handle of a barbell or similar weight and fastened to the palm of the glove to form a loop which assists in supporting the weight.

Abstract: Athletic pants comprising in combination a plurality of basic panels extending from an upper edge at the front of the wearer's waistline, downwardly around the wearer's crotch, then upwardly to the back of the wearer's waistline and stitched together from the front waistline to the rear waistline, the basic panels being fabricated of a knit fabrication from extensible yarn; an elastic waistband coupled to the upper edge of the basic panels; a pair of support panels located interior of the basic panels and stitched thereto, the base panels being constructed of a knit fabric from extensible yarn and with the support panels also being constructed of a knit fabric from an extensible yarn with the mesh of the support panels being of a greater elasticity than that of the basic panels; and a pair of pocket panels stitched over the sides of the base panels in an inverted U-shape configuration and with an extensible lower edge having an elastomeric hem at its lower edge thereof.

Abstract: A shield mounting structure is disclosed wherein base plates each having a pivot shaft serve as a pivoting center of a shield and also have a stopper mechanism for restricting a pivoting range of the shield and are provided on both right and left sides of a helmet body, and the shield adapted to rotate about the said pivot shaft to effect opening and closing motions is prevented from dislodgement by means of a shield keep cover provided axially outwards of the pivot shaft and having resilience.

Abstract: Goggles having an extrusion-mounted lens, wherein the lens is mounted to the goggle frame using an extruded flexible member provided with a frame slot and a lens slot. In a preferred embodiment the lens slot and frame slot are parallel to each other and are sufficiently deep to removably mount on the inside edge of the frame and the outside edge of the lens and facilitate interchanging various lenses. Alternatively, glue may be applied to the frame slot and lens slot for permanently mounting the lens in the frame.

Abstract: A child commode seat is positioned for mounting and pivotment relative to a top surface of a commode bowl oriented interiorly and concentrically thereof, with the commode seat including a removable urine splash shield. The splash shield includes a plurality of inserts secured to the splash shield to enhance deflection of fluid spray relative to the shield.

Abstract: A kit that includes a universal flapper and water saver valve stop for the fluid outlet of sanitary flush tanks utilizing a flat, thin, doughnut shaped gasket mounted on alternate supports, wherein the use of one support allows the doughnut shaped gasket to maintain its relatively flat configuration as in standard flapper valves, and the use of the alternate support stretches the doughnut shaped gasket to form a truncated cone, the dimensions of which closely follow those of standard ball valves, and the support structure for the valve stop includes at least two connecting devices for alternately connecting the valve stop to the different types of connecting assemblies found in standard flush tanks.

Abstract: A nozzle mounting has a body with air and water passageways including a nozzle member for discharging a mixture of air and water. The nozzle member has outer walls of spherical form surrounding a passageway through the nozzle so that the nozzle may be manually rocked by a user to direct the flow of mixed air and water in a desired direction. Air inlets are provided in the walls of the nozzle so that air from the air passageway in the body is entrained in water passing through the passageway in the nozzle so that the nozzle passageway is not altered in its selected disposition by the discharge of the mixture of air and water through the passageway.

Abstract: An improved bathing tub construction includes a support frame, a molded tub enclosure cooperative with the frame and retained on the frame by means of a rigid tub assembly member which is constructed to cooperate with removable vertical panels and also with a flexible trim member to provide aesthetic and safety coverage of the seams defining the tub construction.

Abstract: A cabinet structure includes side walls, a floor, and a rear wall, and a top wall mounting a concave sink therewithin. The sink is operative through a manually operative pump and an underlying reservoir to direct fluid into the sink, with a drain associated with the sink directed into a further reservoir. A cylindrical cavity contains a series of nested cylindrical cups therewithin mounted for access in an inverted configuration. A modification of the invention includes a rear plate directed upwardly of a rear wall mounting a further reservoir, wherein the further reservoir includes a serpentine conduit, with the serpentine conduit directing metered fluid onto a simulated toothbrush member to effect oscillation of the toothbrush member, whererin the toothbrush member is biased by a spring to effect oscillation of the toothbrush upon fluid directed upon the toothbrush head.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a toilet seat clock for mounting on a toilet seat hingably attached to a toilet bowl having a toilet seat and a cover hingably attached to the bowl. The clock apparatus is mounted on the toilet seat in a chamber provided in a forward portion of a toilet seat, the chamber extending through the toilet seat and the clock apparatus being contained within a housing to be inserted in the chamber, the housing to be enclosed on the top by a transparent lens for viewing the display panel including the time display and being enclosed on the bottom by a base plate which is fastened by attachment members to the bottom surface of the toilet seat. A sealing member is provided for sealing the lens mounted on the upper surface of the seat for preventing the moisture from entering the chamber and contacting the clock apparatus, the clock apparatus being of conventional construction including a digital watch which is battery operated.

Abstract: A wrestling bed provides a defined and restricted area for childrens's vigorous activities, thus serving to protect other articles from accidental damage due to such vigorous play. The wrestling bed is solidly constructed in order to resist damage from active play, which might damage standard bed frames. The wrestling bed includes a platform sized to provide a central area fitting a mattress of standard configuration and includes peripheral tread pads, corner posts and padding, peripheral ropes, and steps at one side of the platform. The wrestling bed has the general appearance of a wrestling or boxing ring, thereby lending some realism to children's wrestling or play therein, while providing copious padding and protection for children playing therein. The mattress, although substantially softer and more resilient than a real wrestling ring surface, provides greater protection and further doubles as a standard bedding mattress.

Abstract: A waterbed having a plurality of individually water-filled bladders adjacent each other on a transfer board or other flat surface. Each bladder has a flap that attaches to the bottom surface of the adjacent bladder. The transfer board may have handles so that the waterbed may be transported. In another embodiment, foam may be placed around the bladders to give the waterbed stability. Further, the foam and bladder may be enclosed with a cover having an air-tight zippered opening. A pocket attaches to the cover that mates with the transfer board to provide stability when the waterbed is moved. A liquid-filled footrest may also be provided.

Abstract: A method for controlling the blower that supplies gas to the gas sacks of a patient support system uses a blower control circuit, a microprocessor, and a pressure sensor. The blower control circuit controls the power that is supplied to operate the blower. The microprocessor activates the blower control circuit with a control signal that causes the control circuit to supply power to the blower. A pressure sensor measures the pressure of the gas exiting the blower and supplies a signal indicative of this pressure, to the microprocessor. The microprocessor stores the measured pressure signal and calculates a reference pressure for the blower. The microprocessor compares the reference pressure to the measured pressure and determines any discrepancy resulting from this comparison. The microprocessor sends a signal to the blower control circuit, wherein the signal is indicative of the discrepancy from the compared pressure and the reference pressure of the blower.

Abstract: A sheet-mattress retainer particularizing by usage, in a retaining relationship, between a sheet and the taped edge or binding along the edges of a customary mattress. The retainers, used in pairs, face each other on opposite side walls of the mattress and are readily positioned and released due to the resilient properties of such. Since no teeth form part of the finished unit, any puncturing and/or fabric damage is precluded.

Abstract: A machine washable wedge shaped support structure is formed from a fabric envelope loosely filled with lightweight, preferably polystyrene, beads which shape it. The fabric may have a non-skid surface to resist sliding in use. The wedge conforms to a patient's or infant's body. When compressed, the fabric envelope and beads lock into a roll-preventing support structure. One alternate version has a stabilizing panel extending from the pointed end of the wedge on which a patient lies. Another version has a connecting panel between two opposing triangular shaped wedges. It provides roll preventing support for a pregnant woman and doubles as an anti-roll pad for infants.

Abstract: A hand tool comprising a lever body is disclosed for assisting in connecting and disconnecting multipiece fasteners. The lever body comprises at least one disconnecting end and at least one connecting end opposite the disconnecting end. In a preferred tool embodiment, the disconnecting end is shaped and oriented to disconnect a snap fastener. One portion of the connecting end defines a recess feature shaped and oriented for releasably retaining and capturing a snap fastener piece for connection or disconnection. In another preferred tool embodiment, the connecting end includes an elongated zipper hook and further defines a groove adapted for cooperatively pivotally mounting the hook, and for holding the hook in either an open position for use or in a closed position during nonuse.

Abstract: A brush assembly apparatus for cooperation with a snow plow mounting apparatus which includes apparatus for attachment to the associated snow plow mounting apparatus and an elongated main body. A plurality of bristles mounted in the main body extend generally downwardly during normal operation and apparatus is provided to bias the main body downwardly to insure thorough sweeping. In some form of the invention the apparatus also includes at least a first generally L-shaped axial extremity for the main body. Other forms of the invention may also include a second generally L-shaped axial extremity for the main body.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper blade arrangement comprises a windscreen wiper blade and a connector (11) for connecting the windscreen wiper blade to a windscreen wiper drive arm whereby the blade is driven across a windscreen. The blade is so arranged that the connector (11) is connectable to the windscreen wiper blade in two opposite positions, enabling the blade to be reversed so as to be usable for both left-hand and right-hand drive cars. Indicating means (31,33) are provided on the blade for indicating the type of drive of car for which a particular orientation is intended, the location of the indicating means (31,33) being such that the connector (11) obscures the indication (31 or 33) of the indicating means (31,33) relating to the car for which the orientation is not intended while the indication (33 or 31) for the intended car is visible.

Abstract: An inlet tube has a connector at one end for coupling to an air supply hose, and a rotary head is rotatably mounted on the other end of the inlet tube. The rotary head has an internal air distribution chamber connected to the inlet tube and small outlet openings in its outer peripheral wall for spraying air from the chamber towards an air filter unit. Rotor or spin outlet passageways in the peripheral wall are arranged at an angle to cause the head to spin in a turbine-like fashion when air flow is directed from the chamber and out through the passageways. The rotating head sprays air outwardly across the surface of an air filter unit to dislodge dirt from filter paper in a filter unit.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a blower motor; a dust detector responsive to a sucked dust particle due to rotation of the blower motor for producing a dust detecting signal when each of the dust particles is detected passing a portion in a suction passage; counter responsive to the dust detection signal for counting the number of the dust interception particles for a given interval; and input power controller responsive to an output signal of the counter for controlling the input power of the blower motor by selecting an input power value from plural preset input power values in accordance with the number. Controlling input power may be performed in accordance with a pulse width indicative of the dust particle size or the counted number may be modified by pulse width. Another embodiment of the vacuum cleaner has plural light emitting diodes for indicating the number counted to show an operator uncleanliness of the floor.

Abstract: A pump-out control valve for use in connection with a wet/dry vacuum cleaner that includes a collection tank, a top cover and a vacuum blower with an air inlet and air outlet. The control valve is mounted over a pair of openings formed through the cover. The valve includes a manifold plate located over the pair of openings and spaced above the cover, and a valve rotor located between the manifold plate and the cover. The plate is provided with an air inlet fitting and an air outlet fitting that are connected through flexible hoses to the centrifugal blower. The fittings are in general alignment with the openings in the cover. The rotor has one through passage for connecting the manifold plate inlet with one of the openings through the cover and one lateral passage which is adapted to divert flow laterally and at the same time, block the other opening in the cover. The rotor is turned approximately 180.degree.

Abstract: A method and a plant for making laps (FA) starting from card webs (V), particularly for making laps for felts, such as felts for paper machines, or the like. By using most of the existing machinery, the laps (FA) of any desired width dimension however greater than that of card webs (V) are simply made, with the lap fibers being substantially arranged in the longitudinal direction (D) of laps (FA). According to the invention, an intermediate ribbon lap (N) is formed from a card web (V) delivered from card (C), by causing the card web (V) to be folded in the card web longitudinal direction (A) by a first lap-laying apparatus (F1), and laid at the same time on an associated first conveyor (T1), the fibers in the intermediate ribbon lap (N) being arranged substantially in the transverse direction of the intermediate ribbon lap (N).

Abstract: A pressure activated seat belt locking device is disclosed for allowing an operator from a remote location to control the locking or unlocking of seat belts such as those used on amusement park type rides, or elsewhere. The seat belt locking device has a buckle portion into which a latching tongue is inserted and held into place by a retractable element which extends through an aperture in the latching tongue. The latching tongue can be removed from the buckle by depressing a release latch to disengage the retractable element from the aperture. The seat belt locking device is provided with a pneumatically inflatable air bladder which is exerted against a pivotable lever lock when properly inflated. The inflation of the air bladder causes the lever lock to pivot and bear against the lower end of the release latch, such that the release latch cannot be depressed by the user of the seat belt to disengage the retractable element from the latching tongue.

Abstract: A seat belt buckle with ejector module and tongue stop. The buckle includes a ejector module assembly including a pair of ejector members or a single ejector member spring biased outwardly atop a pawl preventing the pawl from engaging the tongue. The buckle includes an opening through which the tongue is inserted contacting the ejector member or ejector members moving the members apart from the pawl allowing the pawl to latch to the tongue. The ejector module assembly includes a housing containing the ejector members and further includes a pair of helical springs urging the members outwardly. The ejector module assembly is mounted as a unit atop pegs extending upwardly from the buckle main body cavity. A pair of legs extend downwardly from a reinforcement plate located between the buckle main body and cover forming a pair of guides and stop surfaces for limiting movement of the tongue relative to the buckle.

Abstract: A cord lock of unitary construction comprising a body of resilient material and a slit through the center thereof that defines two cord gripping surfaces. A cord or cords threaded through the slit are securely engaged by a clamping effect at the slit and surface friction between the cords and the gripping surfaces of the slit. The clamping effect results from pressure being applied to the base of the cord lock by the article to which the cords are attached. One releases the cords by squeezing with the fingers the exterior sides of the cord lock body, which are perpendicular to the slit. This causes the slit to pucker and thus spread the slit walls. A hollow section in the base of the body allows the slit to open and release the cords when pressure is applied with the fingers to the base of the cord lock. The gripping surfaces of the slit can be modified to improve their cord-gripping or durability properties to meet specific cord-locking applications.

Abstract: Improving commingling two or more continuous multiple filament yarns into a single yarn by rubbing one yarn against a static charge-inducing body that is supported in an electrically isolated manner to apply static charge to the yarn to tend to cause separation of its individual multiple fliaments. Also disclosed is commingling apparatus in which individual filaments of a multiple filament yarn are spread from each other in an enclosure that contains a source of the multiple filament yarn and has a yarn exit opening through which the filaments leave the enclosure in a separated state, a vacuum source being to connected to an air removal opening so that air flows through and around the yarn at a direction transverse to the yarn to cause apreading of the filaments, the yarn from the source passing through a guide and a weighted dancer whose movements up and down (in response to changes in tension in the yarn) control a positive feed drive for the yarn source.

Abstract: An epoxy floor roller tool formed by spirally winding a continuous strip of carding cloth having wires protruding outwardly therefrom around a roller core tube. The carding cloth wires are made of a cadmium plated steel which allows the wires to remain rigid even though quite thin and densely packed, whereby when the roller tool is rolled against a wet epoxy material spread over a floor surface, the wires will break even very small, closely spaced air bubbles in the epoxy, allowing the air to be released so that the voids caused by the air bubbles will flow closed without cratering before the epoxy hardens.

Abstract: The wheel cylinder retainer clip applying tool is a plier-like hand tool with widely spaces angularly related jaws that are oriented perpendicularly to the handles. At the tips of the jaws are opposed cylindrical grippers that are oriented on perpendicular axes. A first jaw is mounted on a spacer which extends outward from a pivot opposite a first handle. A second jaw extends outward from the pivot perpendicularly to a second handle. The second jaw has a semi-cylindrical cradle at its outer end for spporting the wheel cylinder body. The cradle is oriented around an axis parallel to the pivot axis. The first jaw has a high aspect ratio cylinder at the outer end, with a greater length than diameter. The cylinder is oriented at a slight angle outward from a direction parallel with the first handle.

Abstract: A continuously cycling oil filter disassembly and recycle apparatus and method comprising tandem transport of filters and filter components in a given spaced relation to and from a disassembling facility where the filters are cut while rotatably retained by selectively depressible pins, and the disassembled components shifted to recycle receptacles arranged to receive the components spaced as removed from the disassembling facility.

Abstract: An attitude reversing method for reversing up and down an attitude of an assembly consisting of a plurality of objects in the course of an assembling operation includes a setting step for setting first and second mounting surfaces of a jig for reversing operation, having at least the first and second mounting surfaces to a mounting position and a reversed position, respectively, a mounting step for mounting the assembly on the first mounting surface set at the mounting position, a superposing step for superposing the second mounting surface on the first mounting surface, and a reversing step for reversing the jig for reversing operation while maintaining the state in which the assembly is mounted on the first mounting surface and for setting the second mounting surface at the reversed position in a state in which the assembly is placed on the second mounting surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a stuffed doll which comprises the steps of: forming elastic cloth such as rib stitch cloth, interlock stitch cloth or the like into a bag-like member; inserting shaping members formed in shapes of a forehead and a chin into the bag-like member to its inside upper and lower portions respectively; filling the bag-like member with stuffing to thereby form a head base having a predetermined shape; fixing long-haired hair members, eyebrow members, eye members, a nose member, and a mouth member on the head base to thereby form a head portion; and fixing the head portion on a body portion.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three dimensional stuffed figure provides a face combining the sculptured appearance of a hard face and the softness of a plush face. The face has a front surface of stretch material and a rear surface of non-stretch material defining a stuffing aperture through which is stuffed a quantity of fiberfill sufficient to stretch the stretch material relative to the non-stretch material. Facial details of the front surface of the stuffed face are contoured by tensioning threads (extending from the non-stretch material through the stretch material and back to the non-stretch material) and optionally colored by air brushing. The inverted head is secured to the inverted body to define an inversion aperture, and the inverted head and body are re-inverted through the inversion aperture.

Abstract: In production of a beryllium type diaphragm used for acoustic appliances such as speakers and microphones, formation of a crude beryllium plate by means of vacuum deposition is followed by hot cross rolling and hot pressing. Vacuum deposition well reduces production of undesirable impurities such as BeO and hot rolling increases density of the beryllium crystal structure obtained by the preceding vacuum deposition, both for betterment in acoustic and mechanical characteristics of the product such as sound pressure and mechanical strength.

Abstract: Hot-rolled strips or sections from continuously cast primary material are manufactured in successive work steps in a closed process and arrangement chain. The endless continuously cast primary material is divided after solidification into individual slab pieces of predetermined length. The slab pieces are heated in an equalizing furnace to rolling temperature and are then rolled into the predetermined final dimensions. For bridging a comparatively short interruption, for example, a ten-minute interruption of the rolling process, a slab piece obtained from the uninterrupted casting process is moved into a buffer zone of the equalizing furnace.

Abstract: A unitary end bell 66 includes a body 90 and a bridging section 92 and is assembled with a lamination stack 74 in the formation of a stator subassembly 150. End bell 66 is formed with base surfaces 118 at one end thereof which insulate adjacent portions of lamination stack 74 from coil windings 152 and is further formed with wire-retaining shrouds 110 which retain coil windings 152 in a wound configuration. Bridging section 92, which straddles the other end of body 90, is formed with brush channels 120 for supporting brush boxes and a bearing nest 138 for supporting an armature bearing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of producing a complex, lightweight, and low cost microwave waveguide components. First, a salt mandril (25) is formed into a desired shape by a compaction process. Next, an aluminum layer (50) is applied to the outer surface of the salt mandril (25) by means of a vapor deposition process. The thickness of the aluminum layer (50) can be made very thin. Plastic stiffeners (54, 56) can be added to outer walls of the aluminum layer (50) to increase the support of the waveguide walls and still maintain minimum weight. Next, the entire structure is submerged in an aqueous solution to dissolve the salt mandril (25). Machining of unwanted parts of the aluminium layer (50) can then be performed, and the inner surface of the aluminum layer (50) and exposed outer surfaces can be anodized (80). Gold plating (72) can be applied to appropriate surfaces of the aluminum layer (50) for an improved interface to attach the microwave component to other components to form a desired system.

Abstract: A parts assembling device in which parts assembling units can be readily changed and rearranged in a short period of time. The parts assembling unit includes a parts carrying unit including pallet carrying belts and electrically-supplying means for supplying an electrical power to a parts assembling unit having one side connectred to the parts assembling unit, a parts assembling unit movably formed so as to be connected to the one side of the parts carrying unit and having a pallet positioning means capable of being placed at an immediately lower portion of the pallet carrying belts under a state in which the parts assembling unit is connected to the parts carrying unit, and assembling means for assembling parts on workpieces mounted on pallets.

Abstract: A leadframe carrier and insert compatible with a temperature-affectable, expandable and contractable leadframe strip to be bonded with a selected plurality of semiconductor chips, said carrier being automatically separable and removable with regard to said insert during manufacture despite possible clinging which may be induced by the expansion and contraction of said carrier insert.

Abstract: Production process for the reversible assembly of an electronic read and/or operating circuit board having a front face with conductive tracks and a rear face which is metallized and an electrically conductive or nonconductive support or substrate which may include metallized conductive tracks. The assembly is achieved by use of an electrically insulating silicone adhesive layer. A conductive foil is interposed between the rear face of the circuit board and the adhesive layer and is connected to a terminal in the support.

Abstract: A resin encapsulating structure includes a substrate having a first region and a second region which surrounds the first region, first pads provided on the substrate in an outer periphery of the second region, an integrated circuit chip which is mounted on the substrate within the first region, second pads provided on the integrated circuit chip, interconnections formed across the first and second pads above the second region, and a resin which is formed on the substrate and covers the integrated circuit chip and the interconnections. The substrate includes one or a plurality of holes which penetrate the substrate and are located within the second region, and the holes provide an escape path for air cells which are generated in the resin particularly when the resin flows between the interconnections.

Abstract: A method for metallurgically bonding a cylinder liner 22 within a clinder block 14 of an automotive engine includes coating the outer surface of the liner 22 with a low melting point molten metal coating material 24, such as a zinc, as well as cylinder walls of the block 14 and then allowing the coatings to solidify. The block 14 and liner 22 are then heated to an elevated temperature and the liner 22 press-fit into the block 14. This causes the coating materials to alloy with the liner and block metal as well as one another, forming a metallurgical bond between the block 14 and liner 22 when cooled.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a turbine nozzle for obtaining a predetermined value of throat area between adjacent ones of nozzle vanes includes providing a first vane, providing a datum for locating the first vane relative to an adjacent vane in the turbine nozzle, and fixturing the first vane relative to the datum for providing a trailing edge nest having six supports for predeterminedly locating the first vane relative to the adjacent vane. The trailing edge nest includes four trailing edge supports for locating the vane trailing edge to define a hinge axis extending along the trailing edge about which the vane is rotatable. A radial support radially locates the vane, and a throat support predeterminedly locates the vane about the hinge axis for obtaining the predetermined value of the throat area.

Abstract: Known disk oil coolers, which are surrounded by a plastic covering, require high expenditures during manufacturing because the sealing-off with respect to the front-side connections of the covering must take place by soldering. A pot-shaped housing is disclosed with a lid made of plastic which is welded together and into which, on both sides, sealing devices are fitted for the sealing-off of the stack of disks, in which case the design is such that, after the welding-together, the sealing devices are each prestressed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaving apparatus which is characterized in that a laser beam (13) serves as the cutting means, and to a method of removing body hairs by means of such a shaving apparatus. The shaving apparatus comprises a shear plate (11) with an entry slot (24). The laser beam (13) is generated by a device (12), severs the hair in the proximity of the entry slot, and is preferably reflected from the shear plate and detected by a photo-cell (18). The shaving apparatus in accordance with the invention enables body hairs to be severed without irritating the skin.

Abstract: A razor mechanism particularly suited for use with a flexible cartridge having at least one attachment member moveable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the razor mechanism in response to the flexing of the razor cartridge during shaving.

Abstract: A cable stripper, which makes both the circumferential and axial cuts in the covering of a cable by a simple operation, including a cable guide with slits, operation levers that have three circular blades which are parallel with one another, and a lower blade. The edges of the circular blades are oriented perpendicular to the axis of the cable that is brought into the cable guide, and the edge of the lower blade is oriented parallel with the axis of the cable. The circumferential cuts of the cable is formed when the circular blades are moved into the cable guide through the slits by a spring force and turned around the cable, and the axial cut of the cable is formed, when the cable is pulled out from the cable guide, by the lower blade that is projected into the cable guide.

Abstract: A skimmer for removing fat from a liquid comprising a bowl, and a handle member releasably engaging the bowl. The bowl has a structure defining an opening in the bottom of the bowl. A bowl member is secured to the bottom of the bowl in proximity to the opening. The handle member comprises a generally hollow handle neck having a structure defining a handle bore and a longitudinal slot communicating with the handle bore. A plunger is slidably disposed in the handle bore, and a trigger member is secured to the plunger and protrudes through the longitudinal slot. A spring is disposed in the handle bore and engages the plunger for biasing the plunger.

Abstract: A sheet-driven type automatic drafting machine has a drive roller or rollers and a rotary drive mechanism connected to the drive roller or rollers, a Y-axis rail extending in the Y-axis direction above the drive roller or rollers, a line-drafting head movably mounted on the rail for movement along the rail and a head driver connected to the head for driving the head along the rail, a shaft positioned above the roller or rollers and parallel to said rail, a first press roller arm pivotally mounted on the shaft for pivoting around the shaft at a predetermined position thereon, a second press roller arm pivotally mounted on the shaft for pivoting around the shaft and for movement along the shaft, the press roller arms each having a press roller at one end thereof engagable with the drive roller or a corresponding drive roller when the press roller arms are pivoted toward the drive roller or rollers for pressing a drafting sheet therebetween and enabling the drafting sheet to be driven in an X-axis direction by t

Abstract: An improved indicating thread gage for gaging the functional fit and individual thread parameters of threaded products, especially taper threaded products. Thread form elements engage the threaded product and are capable of longitudinally traversing the threaded product while an indicator transduces radial displacement of the thread form element.

Abstract: An automatic plumb, level, pointing and distance measuring tool uses a visible laser diode to project a beam in any of several different modes through a beam exit window. The tool, approximately the size and shape of a tape measure, can be placed on one edge to project a tilt-compensated vertical beam. Placed on another edge 90.degree.-rotated, the tool projects through the same exit window a tilt-compensated horizontal beam. When laid on either of its larger flat sides, the tilt compensation becomes inoperative and the tool projects a beam which is fixed relative to the housing. Acoustic distance measurement is facilitated using a second component or target side device which is activated to send an acoustic signal across a space to be measured, toward the laser tool. A receiver in the laser tool detects arrival of the acoustic signal and causes the laser to project a characteristically modulated or pulsed beam, received at a photodetector on the target side device.