Abstract: A cradle for an infant is convertible between a seat and a bed. The cradle has a stationary structure and a pivotable structure mounted to the stationary structure for pivotal movement about a transverse axis between a seat position and a bed position. A cover attached to a back portion of an upper section of the stationary structure and to a back portion of the pivotable structure and collapsible when the pivotable structure is pivoted to the seat position provides a barrier against drafts in the bed position of the pivotable structure. A pair of foldable braces and a pair of hooks are provided for securing the pivotable structure releasably in the bed and seat positions respectively. The hooks coact with pins used to mount the braces.

Abstract: A multipurpose cleaning device, which utilizes water pressure to drive a rotary wheel which is heavier on one side and has teeth that slope in one direction. Elastic elements are provided to reinforce the vibration caused by the rotary wheel when the rotary wheel is forced to rotate by the water pressure. A control plate is set between a fixed wheel and a contact plate to control flow rate of water so as to regulate the strength of vibration. Different cleaning elements are adapted to be releasably attached to the device according to different cleaning purposes.

Abstract: A self-propelled tractor is operative through a gear drive to effect rotation of a cylindrical broom member mounted forwardly of the associated tractor. The broom member is selectively rotatable through a linkage assembly mounted to the broom and to the tractor. Rotation of the broom effects sweeping of debris and leaves relative to a lawn. Cleaning rods are directed into the broom and reciprocatable relative to the broom to effect cleaning of the bristles during use.

Abstract: The handle of the toothbrush is in the general form of an animal (e.g., a quadriped) having its body supported when not in use in a generally horizontal position. The handle is manually encircled and grasped by the hand with the thumb extending under and around the lower part of the body and with the palm and fingers extending over and around the upper part of the body portion as in a fist. To facilitate such grasping by small children or manually impared persons, the head/neck portion or the front leg portion of the animal (or both) are positioned to be adjacent to the thumb and forefinger side of the hand of the user, and the rear leg portion and an optional tail portion of the animal are positioned to be adjacent to the fourth finger side of the hand of the user. The brush head of the toothbrush extends from an end of the handle. When the brush is not in use, it is adapted to rest on a flat surface with the bristles spaced from such surface.

Abstract: A nylon mesh-covered sponge has a braided pull at one end of the mesh covering. A pocketed jacket made of a cleaning sheet material receives and holds the net-covered sponge. The entire assembly is used to wash a car. When a difficult spot is encountered, the net-covered sponge is partially or fully withdrawn from the jacket pocket to scrub the spot. The net covered sponge gives the jacket form and support, and the jacket provides quick access to the scrubber.

Abstract: A parts washer for cleaning individual parts is disclosed having a compartmentalized washing enclosure housing individual washing and drying chamber which are separated by slideable partitions which open to admit parts, close to isolate parts during a particular washing operation, and open to release parts to a subsequent chamber. The partitions are operated in a predetermined sequence by pivoting arms which are acted on by positive motion cams mounted on a motor driven camshaft. The wash chambers have nozzles connected to a cleaning medium supply for directing cleaner such as hot water or steam onto the part to be cleaned in a predetermined pattern for optimized cleaning and, similarly, the drying chambers utilize nozzles connected to a source of dried, compressed air to dry the heated parts. A feed track moves the parts to be cleaned from the parts source, such as a manufacturing machine, to and through the parts washer.

Abstract: A self-propelled vacuum cleaner adapted to be used in an upright mode or, alternatively, in a portable mode. The vacuum cleaner includes a power transmission for self-propelling the vacuum cleaner when used in the upright mode. The vacuum includes a first handle usable during operation in the upright mode and control structure arranged to energize the transmission in response to manually applied pulling or pushing forces on the first handle. The vacuum cleaner further includes a second handle usable during operation in the portable mode and arranged to prevent the control structure from energizing the transmission during operation in the portable mode.

Abstract: A suction pump for removing molten solder having a piston spring driven away from the nozzle so as to induce a vacuum and draw molten solder into the barrel. The stroke of the barrel is controlled by a detent including a cross-pin 19 which can be selectively engaged with any one of a series of notches in the piston rod, so that the length of the spring driven stroke depends upon which notch was engaged when the detent is released.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner apparatus and improved brush housing therefore are provided, wherein the brush housing includes a central inlet directed medially between side walls of the brush housing, with a first and second brush member positioned forwardly and rearwardly of the inlet, wherein the first brush and the second brush include a respective first and second bristle brush matrix, wherein the first brush matrix is canted rearwardly relative to the inlet and the second brush is directed forwardly relative to the inlet to effect trapping of particles for their projection into the brush housing.

Abstract: A door closer includes a body having a closed, fluid-filled cylinder. A piston is slidably mounted in the cylinder and has an actuating rod with rack gearing. A pinion is rotatably mounted on the body for meshing with the rack gearing of the actuating rod to axially move the piston. The closer also has a valve that can bypass fluid past the piston to regulate its motion. A spring mounted outside the cylinder can apply a balanced, substantially axial force to the actuating rod for axially urging the piston.

Abstract: A door hinge arrangement for various home appliances such as a refrigerator, which permits opening of the door alternatively at either sie. The arrangement includes couples of hinge plates, receiving plates and locking pins engaged with the hinge plates, a connecting lever operationally connecting the locking pins to each other, and a pair of torsional springs for transmitting the movement of the locking pins to the connecting lever along guide grooves formed on the receiving plates. In this arrangement, the overall structure is simplified and opening of the door is carried out smoothly, as the hinge plates are connected directly to the connecting lever by the locking pins and the springs.

Abstract: A mullion mounted door hinge assembly for pivotally guiding upper and lower doors of a refrigerator. The hinge assembly includes a bracket which slidably accepts a generally cylindrical hinge pin. The hinge pin has a larger diameter center section and a pair of relatively smaller diameter end sections. Each of the end sections of the hinge pin extend into an accommodating opening in the upper or lower doors. The upper door is supported on an upwardly directed surface of the center section. A downwardly directed surface of the center section is supported by the lower door. A substantial portion of the weight of the upper door is transferred to the lower door and supported by the lower hinge means. A second preferred embodiment provides a stop means which engages a stop surface at a desired angular opening of the upper door of a refrigerator.

Abstract: The closing device consists of a frame (12) and opposed arms (14) with hook (18) designed to be inserted in the central bolt (20). In the latter, which is bounded below by the base (24) and above by the crosspiece (30) there is arranged in a sliding manner the plate (28) with openings (32), (36) and (34). The latter receives the spring (42) while in the openings (32) and (36) are engaged the hooks (18) of the arms (14).The end (28') of the plate (28) is drawn manually outward and brings about simultaneous unhooking of the arms (14) to which are constrained the band branches.Additional forms of embodiment call for the use of a bolt (60) with pushbutton (68) for simultaneous unhooking of the arms (54) and a bolt (90) with pushbutton (98) which moves opposed shaped plates (94), (94') which constrain the arms (84).

Abstract: A suspender loop buckle which has a latch for adjustment of the size of the loop and a clamp for secure attachment of the suspender strap to the buckle. The latch and clamp mechanisms both consist of a pivoting plate attached to the frame of the buckle and operate under similar principles. In the open position a plate is perpendicular to the frame and the strap can move freely between the plate and the frame. In the closed position a plate is parallel to frame and the strap is secured by pressure against a serrated flange. Whereas the latch can be easily opened by pressure on the edge of the latch in the direction of the frame, the clamp cannot be opened in this manner. The strap can be quickly and easily secured to the buckle without the use of special tools. The strap can also be easily disengaged from the buckle.

Abstract: A clasp device for use with a variety of securing members for fastening a selected securing member around an object. A bed plate is mounted on the object around which the securing member is to be fastened. The bed plate includes a first bed plate column and a second bed plate column mounted on opposite ends of the bed plate. A first end of the securing member is secured to the bed plate near the second bed plate column. An arm is pivotally mounted on the first bed plate column and moveable between an open and a closed position, such that in the closed position, the arm overlies the bed plate. The arm includes supporting and guiding structures for adjustably and removably mounting a clamp for the securing member allowing for variable tension on the securing member. A lever pivotally attached to the distal end of the arm moves between the open and closed position. The clasp may be locked in a closed position.

Abstract: A slider pull tab is disclosed for use on a slide fastener applied to and covered by a garment strip. The pull tab has a gripping section including oppositely disposed longitudinal edge portions defining therebetween a web portion which is thinner than the edge portions. One of the edge portions is thicker than the other, presenting such a cross-sectional profile of the gripping section as is conforming with the contour of palmar fingers of the user.

Abstract: A slider pull tab, for a slide fastener, comprising a main plate of metal having a cutout extending from one edge to the center, and an ornamental plate of synthetic resin to be received in the cutout of the main plate. The main plate has a hollow portion communicating with the cutout, and also a locking hole through one of opposite side walls defining the hollow portion. The ornamental plate has a plug portion to be inserted into the hollow portion of the main plate, the plug portion having a locking claw to be resiliently locked with the locking hole. The ornamental plate is exchangeable with another.

Abstract: A fastener assembly operative to interconnect flexible panels and other objects has a female piece and male piece which may be releasably fastened together. The female piece includes a web and a pair of opposed flanges which terminate in spaced-apart hook portions to provide a locking channel. The hook portions have interior first locking faces. The male piece includes a web with an enlarged male rib on an edge thereof so that the male rib provides outwardly projecting shoulders which have second locking faces. The male rib may be inserted through an entryway into said channel so as to be received in close-fitted engagement therein as it is engulfed by the flanges. The locking faces of the female and male piece engage one another to prevent withdrawal of the male rib under tension. However, the female and male pieces are constructed of stiff, resilient material so that the male rib may be cammed out of the channel by a torsional force.

Abstract: A self-locking snap-hook is disclosed which is so shaped that the tractive load transmitted by a first traction element is applied to a first tractive force application end formed by the snap-hook body, and the tractive load transmitted by the second traction element is applied to the locking finger. Thus, the application of the tractive load tends to close the snap-hook and cause self-locking thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing crimped tow by continuously feeding a tow against an adjustable counter pressure means; the tow is maintained at an average predetermined thickness and steam enters the chamber and is exhausted from the chamber in a manner to provide uniform heating of the tow to provide a fiber that is uniformly annealed as determined by measuring light reflectance for yarn dyed with a structural sensitive Milling Blue "B" dye or shrinkage uniformity determined by thermal analysis.

Abstract: A pallet changer includes at least one pallet (4, 14) for holding a workpiece (5, 15); a first guide (41) for guiding the pallet (4, 14); a first support (2) for supporting the first guide (41); a second guide (51) for guiding the pallet (4, 14); a second support (30) for supporting the second guide (51); a first linear motor (40) associated with the first guide (41); a second linear motor (50) associated with the second guide (51). The pallet (4, 14) is made of conductive material so as to serve as a secondary conductor for the first linear motor (40) and the second linear motor (50) for performing changing of the pallet (4, 14) between the first linear motor (40) and the second linear motor (50) along a desired direction (Y).

Abstract: A tool turret includes two toothed rims concentric to the rotary axis of its turret head and arranged radially adjacent to one another. One rim is immovable relative to the turret head. The other rim is immovable relative to the turret housing. The teeth of the toothed rims point toward a position-locking member arranged in an axial direction adjacent and coaxial to both of the toothed rims. The toothed rims can be held by a piston which is axially slidable to a position-locking setting, in which its teeth engage the teeth of the two toothed rims without any play. The piston is part of a pneumatic assembly. The angle formed by the sides of each tooth of the toothed rims and the position-locking member is reduced from the conventional value of 60.degree.

Abstract: A method of assembling a seat back of split type, which involves preparing a lower seat-back frame having a pre-formed upper seat-back section, then forming a lower seat-back upholstery unit having an upper opening therein, and producing the seat back by inserting the upper seat-back section though the opening of lower seat-back upholstery unit.

Abstract: A fixing roll used for electrophotography in which a fluoro resin layer having a surface roughness Rz of not greater than 3.5 .mu.m, gloss of not greater than 50% and an angle of contact with water of not less than 115.degree. is coated on outer surface of the roll. The fixing roll is manufactured by a method which comprises coating a fluoro resin paint to the surface of a core thereby forming coating layer, applying smoothing fabrication to the surface of the coating layer and, subsequently, applying heat treatment to form a fused fluoro resin layer.

Abstract: A needle disposal system comprises a hand held assembly of three components, namely a disposable container (10) having an inlet in its top face, a head unit (12) securable over the container (10) and a first cap (16) securable over the head unit (12). The head unit has an aperture alignable with the inlet and through which used needles (18) can be fed into the container (10) for non-returnable passage therefrom. The first cap (16) has an aperture (22) alignable with the aperture of the head unit. The cap (16) has an inverted skirt (32) extending outwardly and upwardly to act as a protective shroud to protect a hand when holding the assembly during a needle inserting operation.

Abstract: A tool for releasing a male fitting from a mating female connector coupled together by a retaining element includes an elongated H-shaped handle, a bifurcated body including complementary body havles resiliently carried by one end of the handle in a spaced-apart relationship which embraces an outer surface of the connector in a fixed orientation substantially overlying a radial opening therein which exposes the retaining element, and an abutment member which extends from one or both of the body halves operable to radially penetrate the opening to displace the retaining element from an engaged position to an O.D. release position. A second bifurcated body including a second set of complementary body halves is carried on the other end of the handle. Finger members carried by the second body axially engages the retaining element to effect I.D. release of the connector.

Abstract: An improved method for attaching a bungee cord to a fastener comprises folding over the end of the bungee cord and attaching a U-shaped metal clip thereto.

Abstract: An electrical service box is shown as having a main body formed of longitudinally extending body portions of generally cylindrical outer surfaces whereby the main body is capable of being slidably received in a mounting hole having a periphery which at least closely approaches the cross-sectional configuration of such outer surfaces.

Abstract: This coding band, in particular for electric cables, is provided, proximate o its longitudinal edges, with perforations adapted to be engaged by the traction elements of a computer printer and with a plurality of prepunched strips which extend substantially transversely to the longitudinal extension of the band. The strips delimit regions for printing identification codes for the cables to be tagged, can be individually removed from the band and can be inserted in a seat defined in a supporting element which is associable with at least one cable to be tagged. The strip further defines teeth for its retention in the seat.

Abstract: A process for allowing the attachment of drive or coupling elements, such as cams, gears, crank webs or bearing elements, such as friction bearing bushes, or complete roller bearings on tubes or tubular portions by hydraulic expansion, for the purpose of producing assembled cam shafts, transmission shafts, crank shafts or the like, with the expansion of the tubes taking place exclusively in the region of the respective elements beyond the limit of elasticity of the tubes, against a permanent elastic prestress in the elements. To relieve the load on the seals limiting the regions to be expanded, a counter pressure which is higher than the ambient pressure is applied to the intermediate or end regions.

Abstract: Pivotally mounted wire trimming blades having sharp, wire trimming, edges are positioned so that they extend through notches in the inner commutator shield of a double flier armature winder and lie against commutator start tangs and extend closely adjacent the outer periphery of the inner shield. The start or finish wires, as the case may be, are severed by being pulled against the wire trimming edges. The wire trimming edges have offset portions, or else the trimming blades are movable to offset locations, so that the trimming of the start wires are at locations which are radially and longitudinally offset from the locations at which the finish wires are trimmed.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel apparatus for manufacturing electronic parts each incorporating a plurality of lead wires fully wrapped with conductive foil like noise filters for example. A turn table is intermittently shifted from the first work station to the seventh work station in the state in which an individual-unit lead-wire member is retained by a holding unit on the turn table. A predetermined lead wire is folded by respective work stations, whereas the remaining lead wires are adhered with conductive foil tapes via spot-welding process, and then these lead wires are fully wrapped with conductive foil tapes. Next, the predetermined lead wire is restored to the initial posture, and then all the lead wires are fully wrapped with insulation tapes. In this way, all the lead wires are properly processed so that they can be integrated in perfect alignment with constant pitches.

Abstract: A stator for a rotary machine is produced by a method which includes the steps of: mounting terminal pins to one end of a main core unit which has teeth protruding from its outside; winding the beginning part of a coil wire around one of the terminal pins, and then winding the coil wire around a plurality of adjoining teeth to form a coil and repeating the formation of a coil until a predetermined number of coils are obtained on the outside of the main core unit, and thereafter winding the ending part of the coil wire around one of the other terminal pins; fitting a ring unit on the outside of the main core unit while these units are respectively kept in appropriate shapes by adjusting members; and inserting wedge members between the outside of the coils and protrusions formed on the outer ends of the teeth.

Abstract: The invention provides a high magnetic field coil. The invention provides a preloaded compressive force to the coil maintain the integrity of the coil. The compressive force is obtained by reinforcing the coil with two materials of different thermal expansion rates and then heating the coil to 700.degree. C. to obtain the desired compression. The embodiment of the invention uses Nb.sub.3 Sn as the conducting wire, since Nb.sub.3 Sn must be heated to 700.degree. C. to cause a reaction which makes Nb.sub.3 Sn superconducting.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of thin film magnetic head for recovering favorable magnetic characteristics by removing the strain occurring inside the core by heating the laminated body in the final step after laminating lower core, gap, first insulation layer, coil, second insulation layer, upper core and protective film on a substrate.

Abstract: A wire insertion tool for inserting individual wires into an insulation displacement contact of an electrical connector includes a wire insertion head; a palm handle; a wire insertion punch disposed on a forward end of the palm handle; means for mounting the palm handle to the wire insertion head such that the punch can be reciprocated towards and away from the wire insertion head by grasping the palm handle and the finger grip of the wire insertion head; a connector positioning means for positioning a connector opposite the wire insertion punch; and bench mounting means formed along a distal edge of the wire insertion head for engaging a structural feature on a removable bench mounting block secured to a mounting surface to releasably secure the wire insertion tool to the mounting surface for use as a bench mounted tool. A palm button can be removably mounted to the palm handle when the tool is bench mounted to provide a greater handle surface area.

Abstract: A connector has a terminal housing chamber. An elastic engaging arm for engaging the terminal extends from an inner wall. An opening with a guide groove for insertion of a disengaging tool opens to the front. The disengaging tool for disengaging a terminal from a connector is provided with a rod member for insertion into the opening. The rod member has a guide portion formed on a lateral side, extending along an axis of the stick body to guide the disengaging tool to a inner part of the connector when the rod member is inserted into the opening. A slope portion is formed on the tip of the stick body to contact the elastic engaging arm, pressing the elastic engaging arm, and bending the elastic engaging arm to disengage the elastic engaging arm from the terminal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fixing a connector having pins onto a printed circuit board wherein the apparatus is movable between a position rear the pins and a position retracted from the pins. The apparatus includes heating means and pressure heads which act in a complimentary manner. After the pins are heated and are cooling, the pressure heads upset the pins thereby strengthening the connection.

Abstract: A method performs global routing of a power line network and a ground line network on an integrated circuit. Pre-formed segments of the ground line network are placed adjacent to functional blocks of the integrated circuit. Ground lines of the functional blocks are connected to the pre-formed segments of the ground line network. In addition, pre-formed segments of the power line network are placed adjacent to the functional blocks of the integrated circuit. Power lines of the functional blocks are connected to the pre-formed segments of the power line network. Once the pre-formed segments have all been placed, the pre-formed segments of the ground line network are connected together and the pre-formed segments of the power line network are connected together.

Abstract: A coupler providing coupling for power line communications between the power lines carrying different phases of the power. The coupler engages an ordinary wall outlet such as a 220 volt outlet and includes a receptacle for a 220 volt plug. Internally, the adaptor has high frequency coupling between the power lines. The coupling presents a high impedence to the power signal.

Abstract: A cam shaft in which a shaft member is formed by drawing a length of tubing over a mandrel and through a die. A second length of tubing is drawn to a larger diameter and is then shaped to form cam members which are attached to the shaft member. Circular journal members may be formed in the same manner and attached to the shaft member.

Abstract: A method of making a thermal barrier component includes the steps of fabricating a first heat-conductive part having spaced transverse first and second projections, fabricating a second heat-conductive part having a transverse flange, moving the heat conductive parts toward each other so that the flange moves into the region between the projections, so that retaining portions on the flange end projections move into engagement and yieldably resist movement of the heat-conductive parts away from each other, and so that outer ends of the projections firmly engage respective surface portions on the second heat-conductive part, thereafter applying to the heat-conductive parts a thermal barrier material which extends between and is fixedly coupled to the heat-conductive parts, and thereafter machining away a central portion of each of the projections.

Abstract: A metal demolition shear has a pivotal axle (4) with threading means (34, 35, 48, 42, 90, 92, 104) at opposite ends for adjusting linear positioning of thrust bearings (25, 26, 55, 56, 64) in order to adjust closeness of a pivotal jaw (1) to a stationary cutter jaw (2) of a demolition shear. A bolt-on replaceable cutter tip (14) is positional on a distal end of the pivotal jaw (1) in slidable contact with an adjustable wear surface (17) on a distal side of the stationary cutter jaw (2). Replaceable cutter blades and steady rest surfaces (17) are positional conveniently on the stationary cutter jaw in selective relationship to the bolt-on replaceable cutter tip (14). A steady rest bearing (19, 57) is extendable from the pivotal jaw and adjustably positional in slidable contact with a surface of the stationary cutter jaw. Roller bearings (25, 26, 64) are provided optionally for decreasing friction workload and for increasing use life.

Abstract: A nipper instrument (10), in particular for cutting surgical nails, wires or the like, having a cutting mouth (14) which is defined by two cutting members (15, 15.sub.a) at the head end of the nipper instrument, which at the other end has two handle ends (44, 45) of pivotally interconnected nipper arms (18, 40), which handle ends can be moved together into a cutting position of the cutting members against a return force, is provided with a cutting members (15.sub.a) on a pivotal jaw (22) which is pivotably connected to a nipper arm (18) carrying the other cutting members (15) and bears with its free end (24) against a cam portion (42.sub.a) of the other nipper arm (40), the curvature of which increases towards the cutting mouth (14). The free end (24) of the pivotal jaw (22) carries a shaft (26) for a roller (28) which bears against the cam portion (42.sub.a), wherein an abutment surface (39) may be provided at the end of the cam portion (42.sub.

Abstract: A gyro compass according to the present invention includes an inclinometer for detecting inclination of the spin axis of a rotor with respect to the earth's surface, a horizontal axis torque applying device for exerting a torque about the horizontal axis of the rotor, a vertical axis torque applying device for exerting a torque about the vertical axis of the rotor, and an equilibrium tilt angle storing device for storing an inclination angle of the rotor while the gyro compass is in the equilibrium state. An inclination adjustment controlling device for adjusting an inclination angle stored of the rotor to the inclination angle in the equilibrium state by controlling the vertical axis torque applying device.

Abstract: A navigation device for personal use includes a face mask with a transparent window for binocular vision when the device is worn by the user. The face mask has a directional indicator attachement with a multiplicity of symbols to identify the directional orientation of the mask. The directional indicator is attached at a stable location and distance for continuous availability of direct binocular viewing.

Abstract: In a magnetic compass of the kind in which a sensor derives coordinates of a sensed magnetic field, automatic correction of hard-iron and soft-iron distortions is achieved by storing a set of measured values of the magnitude of the sensed magnetic field for different discrete directions of the alignment axis of the compass relative to an estimated origin. If measured values have been accumulated for more than a predetermined number, but not all, possible directions, values are interpolated for the remaining directions to provide a set of measured and interpolated values defining a substantially elliptical locus of the sensed magnetic field vector (E.sub.T.) New coordinates for the estimated origin are derived and the measured values adjusted to take account of changes in the estimated origin. The heading is corrected for displacement of the origin due to hard-iron effect and for ellipticity of the locus due to soft-iron effects.

Abstract: A protractor including a base having a curved surface formed in an upper portion, a disc including a circular outer peripheral surface for slidable engagement with the curved surface of the base, the disc including an opening, a pair of flanges formed in parallel in the opening, and a slide including two end portions slidably engaged with the flanges of the disc so that the slide can be guided to slide along the flanges, whereby various geometric figures can be drawn by the protractor when the disc rotates relative to the base and when the slide slides along the flanges.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine capable of selectively setting the origin of measurement by origin point blocks each of which are provided on the base plate of the coordinate measuring machine. In a condition where dust becomes attached to the origin point block, the origin of measurement is missed and the accuracy of the measurement is therefore unreliable. The machine in this invention is arranged to employ cover devices (40A, 40B, 80) to enclose origin point blocks (50A, 50B, 70) respectively and to occasionally expose a portion thereof by an opening and closing motion. That is, only when setting the origin of measurement is the cover opened. This prevents the origin point block from collecting dust thereon suspended in the air. In this end, the origin of measurement can be set precisely to execute an accurate measurement of the object to be measured.

Abstract: A flush pin gauge for checking the position of a center pin in a coaxial connector includes a housing, a fitting on one end of the housing for attaching to a coaxial connector, and a gauge pin slidingly restrained within the housing for engaging the center pin of the coaxial connector. When the gauge is inserted over the conductor spring within the coaxial connector, the gauge pin engages the center pin and causes it to be moved and causes it to be moved longitudinally of the housing. At an opposite end of the housing, there is provided a gauging apparatus which determines from the position of an end of the gauge pin extending through the housing the depth of the pin below the top of the conductor spring. The gauging apparatus comprises a marker which has a width corresponding to the tolerance allowed for the depth of the center pin so that if the end of the gauge pin falls within the marker width, the conductor is acceptable.