Abstract: A cap with a movable brim and a method of construction for it is disclosed. The movable brim is fitted with a pair of ears, that engage rivets or stitches placed through an upper and lower brim, which are placed around the movable brim. The upper and lower brims are fastened together at their ends with a single row of stitches. The front of the brims is not closed, to permit removal of the movable brim. The ears contact the rivets or the stitches as the brim is extended, thereby preventing the movable brim from being removed. A method of construction using a jig to hold the brims prior to sewing is also disclosed.

Abstract: The overflow tube and ball valve of a conventional water tank are replaced with a collapsible tube, one end of which is located above the water outlet of the tank, and the other end of which is located above the water line in the tank and able to be compressed to allow water to flow through the tube thereby flushing the tank. The volume of water expelled from the tank is controlled by choosing an appropriate amount of compression. The compressed tube returns to its original height after flushing. In one embodiment of the invention, a handle on the exterior of the tank cover is used to compress the tube in a plunger-like motion. The handle is provided with markings corresponding to the amount of water flushed for a given vertical displacement of the handle. In another embodiment of the invention, a lever is positioned on the front wall of the tank and is able to cause rotation of a cantilever beam. At the free end of the beam is a connection to a vertical rod which is depressed by rotation of the lever.

Abstract: A commode chair of unitary molded plastic construction having chair legs, a seat and a chair back. The seat comprises an upper and a lower seat section, at least one of which comprises a toilet seat with a central opening. The toilet seat has a seating surface sculpted and configured in molded form to accommodate and support the posterior of the human anatomy in the seating position. A commode bucket is provided which is supported by the lower seat section and depends downwardly through the central opening therein.

Abstract: An air bubble generating device for use in a bathtub has a casing with an electric pump operative to take in and pressurize water from the bathtub, an air inlet operative to take in air from a region above the water in the bathtub, and a nozzle operative to jet a mixture of air taken in by the air inlet and water taken in and pressurized by the electric pump. The casing is provided with means for gripping by hand and a plurality of suction cups on a rear side opposite the nozzle for attaching the casing to the inner wall surface of the bathtub. A power source unit for driving the electric pump is separate from the casing, and may convert power from a commercial power source to a DC current or house a DC secondary battery. The power source may be provided with an idling prevention circuit for suspending output current when the pump is in an idle state, and a rush current reducing circuit for reducing rush current when the electric pump is actuated.

Abstract: A foldable playpen comprises a frame including an upper frame assembly having a plurality of collapsible upper rails and a plurality of securing assemblies for releasably maintaining the upper rails in a non-collapsed position; a lower frame assembly including first and second auxiliary lower floor support legs, an inverted U-shaped bracket which pivotally connects inner ends of the lower auxiliary floor support legs together for movement between the first in-line position and a second folded position where the auxiliary lower floor support legs is substantially parallel with each other, and four lower floor support rails having inner and outer ends, the inner end of each lower floor support rail being pivotally connected to a substantial mid-point of a respective lower auxiliary floor support leg by means of a bracket plate for movement in a second plane substantially transverse to the first plane; four corner legs, each leg having an upper end and a lower end; and corner connecting devices for interconnecti

Abstract: A bedding foundation unit having a top planar portion defined by two pluralities of spaced parallel grid wires, and a rigid frame spaced apart from the top planar portion by a plurality of modular springs. Each modular spring is formed from one piece of wire and has a top section, two vertical legs and two foot sections, with each of the vertical legs having at least one arcuate portion. The top section of most, if not all, of the modular springs extend longitudinally of the foundation and are connected to the top planar portion in a snap-fit manner, each top section of each modular spring being held in place by three grid wires and one grid wire below the top section.

Abstract: A hospital bed has a transfer board which can be moved between a retracted position and an operational position. In the operational position, the board extends outwardly from an edge portion of the bed mattress and has an upwardly facing surface level with the top surface of the mattress. A board support mechanism includes a support lever pivotally supported on the bed for 180.degree. movement from a retracted position through a support position to a further retracted position. In the support position, an outer upper end of the support lever engages the underside of an outer edge portion of the support member in order to firmly support the outer edge portion.

Abstract: A cable-stayed bridge is disclosed comprising at least one pylon (1) and stay cables (2) anchored on this pylon, each stay cable being formed by a bundle of strands or twisted strands (7), the upper portion of each stay cable passing through the pylon from one side to the other and its free end being anchored on a block (3) which bears on the face of the pylon located on the side opposite that where the stay cable is situated. The slightly flared upper portions of two stay cables (2) anchored on the same vertical pylon section (1) and extending on each side of this pylon are crossed with mutual imbrication so that the mean lines of these two portions are both situated in the same vertical plane of the pylon parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bridge.

Abstract: A vacuum powered automatic swimming pool cleaning device having a hollow housing supported on two pairs of device mover wheels. The housing includes a central water suction chamber in water flow communication with a water suction trough at the bottom of the housing and in water outlet communication with an external vacuum line, a gear train for driving one of the pairs of mover wheels, and pivoted directional control floats. The water suction chamber houses an axle mounted turbine wheel bearing water driven vanes with the turbine being rotated in one direction only by water flow through the chamber. The turbine axle bears a turbine power output drive gear which intermeshes with one or the other of two shift gears which in turn reversibly drive the gear train as dictated by the position of the directional control floats within the housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning a viewing surface of a product sorter viewer, the apparatus, in one embodiment, having a movable body for supplying air under pressure to the surface to remove debris or dust; and, in another embodiment, a viewer cleaning aparatus having a movable body with a cleaning element for contactingly cleaning a viewer surface such as a viewer window or optical fiber end. In one aspect a device according to this invention has a cleaning element that conforms in shape to the shape of a viewing surface.

Abstract: A plurality of nozzles is mounted inside a casing for projecting air jets through adjacent rows of stiff and upwardly projecting bristles of a carpet for dislodging lint between the bristles. The lint which is projected out of the bristles is sucked away through an aperture in the casing. The casing is manually or automatically moved over the carpet. The nozzles are characterized by hollow cylindrical needles extending between the bristles and are dimensioned to prevent lateral shifting of the bristles.

Abstract: A molded knob of the type which frictionally engages and fits over the end of a shaft, which shaft end is of generally U-shaped, transverse cross-section created by the removal of a portion of a circular tubular shaft. A hub is formed as part of the knob. A shaft-receiving socket of generally circular, transverse cross-section is formed in the hub. A pair of generally L-shaped fingers are formed as part of the hub and extend the depth of the socket. The L-shaped fingers are positioned back-to-back to define a U-shaped slot between the fingers and hub, which U-shaped slot receives the U-shaped end of the shaft. Each L-shaped finger has a base portion which is molded integrally with the core and a back portion which extends cantileverly from the base portion, with the base and back portions connected by an integral hinge. The back portions of the L-shaped fingers are spaced from each other about their integral hinges and are flexible so as to bend toward each other when the shaft is inserted in the socket.

Abstract: In a device for feeding flocculent fiber material to processing machines, comprising an upper filling chute (1) arranged in a housing, at the lower end of which a feeding roller (8) is arranged cooperating with a beater or opening roller (9) from which a feeding chute (6) branches tangentially, the filling chute (1) and the feeding chute (6) having at least one at least partially air-permeable chute wall (2, 11), an additional pneumatic compacting being performed in the feeding chute by injecting a compacting air flow (C), and the flow of transport air (A) being discharged at the air-permeable chute wall (2) of the filling chute (1), it is provided that the flow of transport air (A) is discharged within the housing (7) into an exhaust air chute (3, 4) that is substantially parallel to the filling and feeding chute (1, 6) to an exhaust air connecting member (5) arranged downstream of the air-permeable chute wall (11), and that a partial air flow (B) of the flow of transport air (A) is supplied into the feeding

Abstract: The nipper unit comprises a lower nipper as well as a an upper nipper and an auxiliary nipper, the latter two each being movable with respect to the lower nipper between a closed position and an open position. The auxiliary nipper is spring-loaded against its closed position. If the upper nipper is in its opened position, the auxiliary nipper is in its closed position and is used to tightly clamp a lap on a lower nipper plate while a previously combed fiber tuft is detached therefrom. When the upper nipper moves to its closed position, stop elements arranged on the upper nipper come into contact with stop surfaces arranged on the auxiliary nipper and open the auxiliary nipper so that the lap on the lower nipper plate can be advanced. The timing of the opening of the auxiliary nipper is determined by the position of the stop elements on the upper nipper.

Abstract: A quick release connector including an elongate strap member having first and second ends, a first aperture formed through the first end of the strap member having a predetermined configuration, a second aperture formed through the strap member between the first and second ends and at a predetermined distance away from the first end of the strap member, a first engagement member connected to the strap member proximate the second aperture for releasable locking engagement with the first aperture upon insertion of the first end of the strap member through the second aperture, and a second engagement member connected to the strap member proximate the second aperture for releasable locking engagement with the first aperture upon insertion of the first end of the strap member through the second aperture.

Abstract: A lever structure for securing one or more pressers and/or for closing the flaps of a ski boot, includes a device for the fine adjustment of the working length of one or more traction elements. The device includes at least one knob which can be accessed by the skier and is associated with a lever arm in an oscillating manner and without fixed connections. The knob has an internally threaded cavity which acts as seat for a complementarily threaded pawl which is rigidly associated with a traction element. The device is considerably simple in execution and has modest costs in view of the absence of pivots, rivets and other means for interconnection between the lever and the knob.

Abstract: A cord closure for securely retaining flexible cord, drawstrings, and the like in a selected position includes a plunger member, a compression spring, a retaining ring, and a body housing. There is provided means for initially holding the plunger sub-assembly in a pre-assembled position with the spring being compressed so that the holes of the plunger member and body housing can be readily aligned for insertion of a cord. Once the cord is threaded through the aligned holes, the plunger member is depressed downwardly and released to allow the spring to expand and urge the plunger member to move up axially, thereby locking the cord between the plunger member and the body housing.

Abstract: A fastening for securing a trim panel to a support panel includes an elongate element defining a plurality of transverse detent members spaced along its length, the elongate element being secured to the trim panel with the detent members spaced from the trim panel on the inside thereof, a plurality of clips are provided on the support panel, each clip corresponding to one of the detent members, the clips having a surface diverging away from the support panel for engagement of the detent members, so that movement of the trim panel longitudinally of the elongate member will cause each detent member to engage and move along the surface of a clip, the detent members and trim panel being drawn towards the support panel.

Abstract: A jewelry closure includes a pair of magnetic closure members for magnetically engaging together and a mechanical closure which acts as a second closure or safety feature. One or both closure members includes a magnet. The mechanical closure includes a substantially stiff wire member which pivots about a first member of the closure. An intermediate portion of the wire member is engaged adjacent an end face of the second member of the closure to prevent the magnetic members from being separated until after the wire member is pivoted to the open position. The mechanical closure must be released before the magnetic closure can be released. The jewelry closure includes an end ring on each member for attaching to jewelry. A spring ring closure may optionally be attached to each of these rings for attaching jewelry, such as a chain, to the magnetic closure. Using this feature, the magnetic closure may readily be used as a replacement clasp for jewelry.

Abstract: A casket bier pedestal has two vertical plastic sheets joined together at right angles along their center lines. They have horizontal edges, a central portion for which is notched. A rigid plastic cap having a cruciform slot receives and holds the horizontal edges of the sheets perpendicular to each other so that the pedestal does not become unstable.

Abstract: A process of forming an LC composite part. The process includes the steps of: forming a substrate having a capacitor section by laminating ceramic sheets having a plurality of capacitor electrodes formed thereon such that the ceramic sheets and electrode layers alternate, sintering the substrate, forming a plurality of coil sections on the sintered substrate, cutting the substrate into composite parts, and electrically connecting the capacitor electrode layers with the coil section.

Abstract: A tool (10) and a jig (70) include intermating surfaces to facilitate mounting of the jig in reverse relationship to facilitate wiring of different sizes of connectors (160) having top and bottom rows of terminals (176, 177) with the jig having projections (100-114) precisely positioning terminals and connectors relative to index projections (74) which engage index means (60) on the tool and clamp means to hold cable (140) and wire in appropriate positions for different connectors and a wedge shaped adjustment (42) affixed to the tool to vary inserter movement for different size wires.

Abstract: A machining system comprising a plurality of different kinds of single purpose machining units arranged at plural machining stations located along a transfer path, and a transfer apparatus for transferring plural kinds of workpieces along the transfer path so as to position each of the workpieces at plural machining stations successively for machinings by the plural single purpose machining units. The machining system is provided with a return conveyor or a transfer vehicle for transferring the workpieces along a return path from the end of the transfer path to a workpiece unloading station, and a numerically controlled general purpose machine tool arranged adjacent to the return path. The general purpose machine carries out special machinings which cannot be carried out by the single purpose machining units for machining some workpieces which require such special machinings.

Abstract: Short pipe sections having mineral material deposit buildup therein are forced toward and upon a diametric wedge-type blade by a hydraulic ram, there being provided a guide for maintaining proper orientation of the pipe section being cut between the ram and the cutting blade.

Abstract: In a roll arrangement having a material web travelling between a controlled deflection roll and a counter roll, an increased edge compression of the material web at the edges is prevented in that there are provided additional spreading elements effective transverse to the pressing plane (E), which elliptically deform the roll shell, and thus, cause a reduction of the pressing force of the hydraulic support elements which are effective in the pressing plane. By means of a control device, e.g. partition walls which are synchronously axially displaceable by spindles there is achieved the result that upon altering of the working width only the required support elements receive pressurized medium, and equally, only the spreading elements located externally of the working width.

Abstract: A bead stringing device to enable an individual quickly to asssemble a large quantity of beads on a wire or string comprises an assembly of a pedestal base which supports a rotatable bowl. The bowl includes a bottom panel and a circumferential side wall that is curved to form a convex cross-section. A mandrel is disposed coaxially with the side wall and extends upwardly from the bottom panel, and a knob extends upwardly from the mandrel through the open upper end of the bowl. A socket is formed in the bottom panel coaxially with the side wall and the mandrel, and is dimensioned to receive a shaft extending upwardly from the pedestal base. The knob is provided so that an individual may grasp the knob and spin the bowl about the shaft of the pedestal base. A hook-like wire is adapted to be extended into the open upper end of the bowl adjacent to the side wall thereof.

Abstract: A tool for use in guiding a seat belt through or around one or more child safety restraints to secure the restraints to the seat of a vehicle, the tool comprising an elongated shank having a handle at one end of the shank to be gripped by a user, and clasping means at the opposite end of the shank for engaging the male half of the seat belt locking assembly.

Abstract: The device for repairing or renewing nozzles (1) of containers (2) consists of a surface-protected replacement nozzle (3) with an inner flange (4) and an outer flange (5), which is passed through the nozzle (1) to be repaired or through the associated container opening (6), so that the inner flange (4) annularly overlaps the inner container wall outside the container opening (6), and of a sealing ring (7) arranged between the inner flange (4) and the inner container wall. Under the effect of a clamping device (8,9,10), which is supported on one side by the outer container wall or by the original nozzle (1) and, on the other side, by the outer flange (5) of the replacement nozzle (3), the replacement nozzle (3) is fixed to the container (2) and, with the inner flange (4), pressed against the sealing ring (7) and the inner container wall.

Abstract: A computer terminal keyboard is sealed by a molded elastomeric top cover, shaped to conform to the housing and keys of the keyboard, and a bottom cover shaped to enclose the base of and secure the top cover around its periphery to the keyboard housing. The top cover is shaped to provide a substantially planar surface on the top plate with elevated individual key covers integrally formed in the top cover. Portitons of the top cover extending over the top face and sides of the keyboard housing are formed in a first thickness sufficient to provide a durable covering. Portions of the top cover immediately adjacent and between the individual key covers, and the sides of the key covers, are formed in a reduced, second thickness to allow for flexure as the keys are depressed. The top surface of the top cover is planar so that spilled liquid and debris are easily wiped or brushed away from around and between the key covers.

Abstract: A continuous process line and a method for conversion of hot rolled stainless steel strip to a condition suitable for cold rolling. The process line comprises a conventional hot band annealing and pickling line having annealing and pickling sections, to which a rolling mill is added ahead of the annealing section. The process comprises the steps of cold rolling, annealing and pickling to minimize gauge and hardness variations along the length of the strip and to reduce the thickness of the strip.

Abstract: A method for making a wound field for an electric motor, generator or alternator includes the steps of continuously winding an insulated conductor into a coil having a first plurality of windings wound in a first direction, and a second plurality of windings wound in a second direction opposite the first direction flattening the coil into a two-layered flat web, and rolling the flat, two-layered web end-to-end into a cylindrical configuration. In one embodiment, a multiphase wound field can be made by winding a plurality of insulated conductors about a common axis to form a group of adjacent coil units. After the first group of coil units is wound, second and subsequent groups can be wound, in alternating directions of winding with respect to the first group, to form an elongate winding assembly. The entire assembly, is then flattened and rolled end-to-end.

Abstract: A motor positioning method includes steps of: providing a frame of a disk drive apparatus having locating holes spaced apart from each other, the locating holes being located in accordance with a predetermined positional relationship between the locating holes and a target position; placing a positioning jig on a base surface, the positioning jig having a first connecting portion with a diameter corresponding to a reference opening at the target position and second connecting portions with diameters corresponding to respective ones of the locating holes, the second connecting portions and the first connecting portion being located in accordance with the positional relationship; placing the frame onto the positioning jig so that the second connecting portions are fitted into the locating holes; and placing a board having a drive motor, a shaft and the reference opening at the target position, onto the frame attached to the jig so that the first connecting portion is fitted into the reference opening, thus posi

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing an electric cable comprises a flexible belt on which a plurality of longitudinal projections are formed, a motor to move the flexible belt at the same speed as a cable core covered with an insulating layer, and a forming unit including a plurality of rolls to form a conductive tape having a wavy pattern around the cable core. The conductive tape is formed around the cable core by a radial directional force applied by the rolls via the projections to the flexible belt, when the cable core and the conductive tape are passed through the forming rolls together with the flexible belt. Consequently, the conductive tape is able to be formed around the insulating layer of the cable core while maintaining the shape of the wavy pattern.

Abstract: In a leadframe supporting a semiconductor device, the tiebar adjacent the mold gate is kinked, or cut and bent, to form a baffle shielding bond wires connecting the semiconductor device to the leadframe from damage by a jet of incoming molding compound. Whether kinked or cut/bent, the baffle extends out of the plane of the leadframe so as to be disposed more-or-less directly in front of the gate.

Abstract: A pressure-type contact for flexible or conventional wire cable terminations is fabricated from electroformed thin metallic wafers (100) in which one wafer is plated with a raised conductive interconnection feature (122). The electrical circuitry (118, 120) is made on a stainless steel mandrel (10, 10a) having a TEFLON pattern (16, 16a) on its surface that allows the desired electrical circuit (30, 32, 34, 30a, 32a, 34a, 78) to be electrolytically plated upon the conductive mandrel surface. The mandrel surface is formed with projecting features in the form of depressions (24, 24a) that will form a series of dots or raised interconnection features on the termination wafers. The mandrel also has projecting posts (76) for providing electrical connection through the substrate.

Abstract: The process of the present invention allows interconnecting one conductive layer to another in a Multichip Module. The process uses bumps formed by wire bonding, or any other means of forming bumps of 0.002"-0.004" height with comparable diameter. These bumps create an opening through dielectric insulating layers, thereby allowing one conductive layer to be electrically connected to the next conductive layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of determining the quality of a crimped electrical connection by collecting force and displacement data during the crimping cycle and comparing that data with data that represents standard crimped connections of known high quality. Of the collected data, selected portions are related to corresponding portions of the standard data and, if a deviation exists of more than a specific amount, a reject signal is generated and displayed to the machine operator. The standard data is continually updated to account for slowly changing environmental conditions that occur over a relatively long period of operation.

Abstract: An improved lamp socket, and method of fabricating same, including a housing having a cavity into which a plurality of contacts are inserted. The contacts function to mechanically retain the base of a lamp in place and to electrically connect the socket wiring to the contacts of such lamp.

Abstract: In the case of this process, the crankshaft is assembled from individual formed pieces each comprising a crank web and two journal projections. Journal parts belonging together are slid onto a joint sleeve which is plastically deformed by applying pressure, whereas the journal parts themselves are only deformed elastically, and as a result of their springback, they provide the necessary adhesion for the connection. Prior to being joined, the bearing journals and crank journals may be provided with bearing bushes of a material having better tribological properties and/or undivided roller bearings and also undivided connecting rods. Lubricating channels provided in the webs, annular spaces remaining between the sleeves and journals and longitudinal grooves provided in the former permit continuous lubrication of the bearing faces. Key teeth provided at the parts to be joined ensure accurate orientation of the parts relative to each other.

Abstract: To simplify the manufacture of a cylinder head having at least one port liner surrounding a compression change passage, the port liner, a valve seat ring and a lift valve guide are welded together to make a unitary gas-passage-forming member and the cylinder head is cast around the gas-passage-forming member.

Abstract: A blade is formed from solid stock, leaving a box of material around the block. Instead of removing the box at this time, the entire box is bonded to a blade stub. The box facilitates handling and energy transfer for the bonding operation. Thereafter the box is removed from the bonded blade.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus to repair gouged out and damaged leading and trailing edges of gas turbine engine blades, particularly fan blades, by cutting away a curved section including the damaged area and forming a blend radius along the repaired edge. The apparatus includes a unique machine tool guide having an adjustable cutting depth guide and mountable to a hand held machine tool driver, such as 90 degree angle head air motor, that drives a rotary cutter.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve for use with chemical fluids where avoidance of contaminants is important, is provided. The valve has a flow control chamber divided into an analytical section and a driver section by a metallic foil membrane operating member, clamped between the peripheral rim of the chamber and the upper wall. The foil membrane is movable in response to driver fluid pressure between open and closed positions. The upper portion of the rim which engages the membrane is of relatively small surface area, and is made of a softer material than that from which the membrane and the upper wall are constructed, .about. thereby providing a very effective means of sealing the membrane periphery to the upper wall when tightly clamped. The membrane is of domed shape, and is formed in situ by deformation of a planar metal foil sealingly clamped in position within the chamber, by application of fluid pressure thereto through a port to the chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting an article into sheets includes an upper jaw pivotally mounted to a lower jaw. The lower jaw includes three coplanar cutting edges, and the upper jaw includes three cutting edges which cooperate with those of the lower jaw. Longitudinal cutting edges of the upper jaw are curved along their lengths, and the end element of the upper jaw is slanted with respect to the end element of the lower jaw. The apparatus may be attached to existing mounting points of a backhoe.

Abstract: A hand tool comprising two cooperating members each having a handle and interconnecting arrangement for interconnecting the members in mutually overlapping relationship so as to permit movement of the members relative to one another by the handles.At least one of the cooperating members is provided with a receiving unit adapted to movably receive a blade. The receiving unit is defined by at least an interior part thereof.The blade comprises an elongated body having first and second cutting portions spaced from each other by a central portion. The first cutting portion is defined by at least a first cutting edge and a first rear portion. The second cutting portion is defined by at least a second cutting edge and a second rear portion.The blade is positioned within the receiving unit of the cooperating member in such a manner that the first cutting edge faces the other cooperating member and the second cutting edge faces the interior part of the receiving unit.

Abstract: An elongate handle includes a magazine housing secured adjacent a forward distal end of the handle, with the magazine housing positioned in contiguous communication to a rear surface of a guide plate. The magazine includes a reel of a flexible measuring tape extending from the magazine orthogonally through the guide plate and secured relative to the guide plate by a collet member to permit selective extension of the measuring web relative to the magazine and handle. A forward distal end of the guide web includes a support beam including a mount for a writing instrument and a cutting tool thereto.

Abstract: A spiral cutter for use in an electric razor in which the lower end of a band-shaped blade made of elastic material is embedded in the peripheral surface of a body with the band-shaped blade torsionally deformed. The spiral cutter is manufactured by the steps of: mounting a band-shaped blade made of an elastic material in a body molding die with the band-shaped blade torsionally deformed; molding a base; and removing a molded product from the body molding die after the body is molded.

Abstract: To facilitate manufacture and eliminate the possibility of sharp corners projecting from metallic elements of a can opener, a bearing bushing (21) for a feed wheel shaft (20), to which a serrated feed wheel (15) and a twist knob (16) are connected, the handle is formed of two plastic handle shells (18, 19) of which an upper handle shell (18) is a unitary molded element together with the bearing bushing (21) and a counter or guide surface (24) in part surrounding the feed wheel. The bearing bushing extends through a hole in the metallic lever (11, 12) and into an opening of the lower handle shell (19), preferably forming a snap connection, with a slightly projecting shoulder, extending above the lower handle shell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an angular initialization method for orientating a direction of a cutting edge portion in a cutting plotter which cuts out a cutting medium into a desired shape sheet, in which a cutter member is continuously shifted to cut out the cutting medium along two line segments from a first line segment to a second line segment which intersect with each other at a predetermined angle, and it is possible, when the cutter member is shifting on the second line segment, to change the direction of the cutting edge portion and to securely locate the direction of the cutting edge portion to coincide with the second line segment shortly before a cutting operation is commenced, even if the cutter member is not turned to a desired cutting direction while the cutter member has been shifting on the first line segment.

Abstract: A sundial is described using a mirror to reflect an indexing spot of sunlight onto the back of a translucent dial face that is marked with time and date indicia. Adjustments are provided so that a sundial designed for any location can be used in another location and still provide accurate zone time and date.