Abstract: A cutter adapted to be rotated about a front-to-rear extending longitudinal axis comprises a front portion having a cutting edge, and a rear portion for mounting a cutter. The rear portion has a conical outer periphery, the shortest radius of which is defined by a rearmost end of the rear portion. The rear portion includes a hook-shaped projection formed by a laterally open recess in the outer periphery.

Abstract: A crank angle detecting system for a multicylinder engine includes a disc formed with a large number of slits to detect one-degree crank angular positions and a small number of slits to detect a predetermined piston stroke for each cylinder. Since the widths of a small number of slits are different from each other, it is possible to separately discriminate each cylinder in crank angular position on the basis of the crank angle signals obtained by a large number of slits. In the case where the detecting system is incorporated with a group-ignition system, it is possible to detect a predetermined piston stroke for each cylinder immediately after the engine is started, thus preventing the engine from erroneous ignition.

Abstract: Outerwear for bicyclists which substantially protects the rider from cuts and abrasions in the event of a fall or crash, particularly of bicycle racers. The outerwear is constructed with protective fabric panels containing abrasion and cut resistant high performance fibers or yarn, such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The fibers or yarn are woven, knitted, or knit-woven with conventional man made or natural fibers or yarn so that they are evenly distributed through the protective panels. The protective panels are structural components of the garment and are sewn or otherwise attached to panels or sections of conventional textile to complete the garment. The upper outerwear defines a pair of arm openings, a waist opening, and a neck opening. Protective panels on and upper outerwear are placed to protect the shoulders, outer arms, and upper back of the wearing. The lower outerwear defines a waist opening and a pair of leg openings.

Abstract: A sleeve for the protection of the upper and lower arm of a person engaged in welding or the like includes a forearm pad providing insulation and additional comfort for the support arm of the welder. A person using the sleeve of the present invention may comfortably rest his support arm upon the material being welded without discomfort or burns from the heat absorbed due to the welding of the material, due to the forearm pad. Additionally, the sleeve may be clipped to the collar or other clothing in order to prevent slippage down the arm of the welder. The insulating material contained within the pocket of the pad is replaceable in the event of wear and tear, and the pad has a strap overlay for further securing the sleeve to the arm of the wearer. A further embodiment provides a cape for the protection of the upper chest and back of the wearer, in combination with sleeves essentially including the various features of the sleeve of the first embodiment.

Abstract: Fishing waders equipped with opening and closing means so as to allow a fisherman to urinate without having to draw the garment down. The opening is in the form of a tubular member which may be coiled to return the garment to a water impervious mode.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices used to maintain an aseptic relationship with the patient being treated and the environment of the treatment. This invention is a pair of thin, large, transparent, overgloves with a patch of adhesive on the digit portion of the palm side of the left and right glove. The gloves come paired, with a cut out area above the wrist on the back of the hand thereby separating the back side from the palm side for ease of entry. These overgloves are disposable.

Abstract: A pocket for a garment adapted to removably receive an object having appendages partially visible therein, wherein the pocket is a panel of flexible yieldable material which has a top and sides, with openings therethrough, and the object may be inserted into the pocket with its appendages extending through the top and a side opening. The pocket may have a bottom side parallel to the top side and opposed parallel sides and tapered sides between the parallel sides and bottom side, and openings through the tapered sides. The garment may have graphic indicia arranged on it and the object, when secured in the pocket, forms a part of the graphic indicia.

Abstract: An undergarment characterized by a loose comfortable fit in the seat, upper abdomen and leg areas and by a snug, supporting fit in the crotch area. The undergarment includes a relatively narrow expansible waistband component for encircling the waist of the wearer, a relatively loose, woven non-stretch fabric seat, upper abdomen and leg component attached to and carried by the waistband component for providing a loose, comfortable fit in the seat, upper abdomen and leg areas of the wearer and a relatively stretchable crotch component attached to and positioned in relation to the leg, upper abdomen and seat component to snugly support the crotch of the wearer. Embodiments are disclosed which include a multi-layer crotch with enhanced moisture management capacity and a crotch which includes a pouch for holding a separate moisture absorbing pouch.

Abstract: The installation block has a support frame 1 assembled from longitudinal and transverse sections (3, 2) as well as a molding (22) foamed into this frame. Connections (5, 18, 19) for fastening a sanitary device (6), as well as for fastening the installation block on a building wall are arranged on the support frame (1). The elements needed for supplying and discharging from the sanitary device are embedded in the molding (22) made from expanded polystyrene foam. In addition, the molding (22) holds the sections (3, 2) together, and forms a condensation water insulation for a flush tank 4 embedded in the foam.

Abstract: An environmentally controlled toilet designed to neutralize and confine contaminating agents such as bacteria, odors, vapors and other airborne particles inside the bowl by generating and maintaining a cyclone-type air circulation inside the bowl. A bowl (70) with a housing (20), and an air-trapping cavity (76) created inside the bowl (70) by a bowl-skirt (73), confines the contaminating agents during toilet use and improves the efficiency of the air circulation. Sanitizer and odor conditioner cartridges (31) are employed to neutralize the contaminating agents by releasing sanitizing and odor conditioning agents into the air flow circulated inside the bowl (70). A toilet seat (82) having an ergonomic design has a protective skirt (87) that accommodates a hygienic-shield (100). A solution to body heat loss and noise contamination during toilet use is also addressed. The invention is retrofitable to existing toilets, and is applicable to portable toilet systems including children's training toilets.

Abstract: An anal region rinsing system including a water outlet pipe connected to a water piping system through a control valve and a water heater and movably retained to the lavatory seat of a flushing system at the bottom by two axle holders, the water outlet pipe having a nozzle tube connected to the water outlet hole thereof, a guard mounted on the lavatory seat to protect the nozzle tube against contamination, a lever coupled to the water outlet pipe at an opposite end and controlled to move the nozzle tube out of the guard into the operative position, and a return spring to automatically pull the nozzle tube back into the guard.

Abstract: A system for recycling water used in a bathtub/shower is disclosed. The system alternatively directs water drained from the shower or bathtub to either a recycled water storage tank or a sewer line. The water in the recyclable water tank is subsequently pumped to a sprinkler system or an outdoor faucet. The water is directed to either the sewer line or the storage tank through the use of a valve with a first inlet for accepting water from the drain of the bathtub, a second inlet for accepting water from the overflow drain of the bathtub, a first outlet leading to the sewer line, and a second outlet leading to the recycled water storage tank. The valve is a modified ball valve that either blocks the first outlet or the second outlet only, and all other parts remain open. The position of the ball portion of the valve is controlled by a lever mounted on the bathtub overflow plate.

Abstract: A turn sheet for turning an invalid from a back rest position to a side rest position is disclosed, along with a method for its use and a system for so turning an invalid patient. The turn sheet is rectangular and has rows of reinforced holes running between the side edges of the sheet and a pair of sleeves. One of the sleeves holds a rigid rod. The turn sheet is used in combination with a lift device of the type supplying an upward lifting force. The lift device is connected to lift the side edge of the sheet near the rigid rod. The patient, laying on the turn sheet on the bed, may be turned from a back rest position to a side rest position by applying the lifting force to raise one side edge.

Abstract: A cot--tent includes bedding and a tent for covering the bedding. The tent and bedding are supported on a frame which includes a pair of hollow tubular legs, an upright U-shaped tent support, and a pair of hinge members. The tent support and legs are pivotally attached to the hinge members. Each hinge member comprises a pair of interconnected opposing panel portions. Support plugs are inserted in the ends of the tubular legs to strengthen the legs.

Abstract: A mattress support in the form of a slatted frame for a bed, having individually mounted support slats which are arranged transversely relative to the lying surface and together form the resting surface for a mattress, for example.

Abstract: A mattress foundation includes upper and lower frame sections which are resiliently interconnected and supported by a combination of springs and foam. In different embodiments, the springs comprise coil springs, torsion springs, torsion spring modules or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the foam comprises an elongate piece of foam which extends peripherally around the foundation and envelops or encases the springs. The foam is slitted in a pattern to receive portions of the springs. Alternatively, the foam comprises discrete foam blocks spaced around the periphery of the foundation and between select pairs of adjacent springs.

Abstract: A portable foam mattress and accessory kit designed to afford comfortable sleep or rest in many applications and to allow for storage of related personal items. In the preferred embodiment, the portable foam mattress and accessory kit answers the need for comfort and portability in a novel design integrating the use of a thick foam pad within textile materials provided as a flexible cover made of cloth or synthetic fabric, conveniently shaped as a portable shoulder carrying bag. The flexible cover is formed with pockets for storage of personal items or accessories, such as clothing or articles of personal hygiene. When unfolded, the foam mattress can be laid on a floor, providing a truly comfortable resting surface, by use of an appropriately thick foam mattress. The foam pad is foldable into the travel shape with the flexible covering material forming its own carrying bag with straps, reducing bulkiness since no separate carrying bag is needed.

Abstract: A low tension waterbed mattress has a top with a plurality of expandable folds molded therein so that the top wall stretches when a user lies on the mattress so that the user is not lying on a taut sleeping surface. The folds have an aesthetic appearance. The mattress is typically filled to a volume providing a depth at least 3 inches less than the capacity of the mattress. The top wall of the mattress when pulled taut has a surface area at least 3% larger than the surface area of the bottom wall of the mattress.

Abstract: A couch apparatus for medical use, comprising a lower base fixed on the floor, an elevating mechanism mounted on the lower base, an upper base fixed on the elevating mechanism, a tabletop mounted slidably on the upper base, and a tabletop slide mechanism. The tabletop is provided with a belt having end portions fixed to end portions of the tabletop along the longitudinal axis of the tabletop. The belt has a slack intermediate portion. The upper base is provided with a drive pulley which engages the intermediate portion of the belt. The upper base is also provided with driving means for rotating the drive pulley and with belt guide rollers for restricting lateral motion of the belt as the drive pulley moves the belt and tabletop longitudinally.

Abstract: A pillow for use by the user of a head immobilizing device having a circular member and a plurality of longitudinally extending struts which pillow has a T-shaped slot which will accommodate said device while allowing unslotted portion to support the user's head.

Abstract: A combination screwdriver and file including a handle, with the screwdriver and file being in various combinations such as a slot screwdriver with the shank being a round file or a phillips screwdriver with the shank being a three-cornered file. In a second embodiment the handle supports other releaseably held bits in a cavity which may be magnetic.

Abstract: An improved method for dyeing materials in a wet process dye extractor is shown in which the dyeing material is injected into a vessel containing a rotating perforated basket both through the center shaft of the rotating basket and also at a rear entry port in the vessel. The dual injection of dye material speeds up and improves the process of dyeing and allows dyeing from the "inside-out" as well as the "outside-in".

Abstract: For accurately positioning a shoe upper on its last preliminarily to a pulling over and toe lasting operation, the machine comprises an optical scanning system (20) by which, in cooperation with a central processor unit (22), coordinate axis values can be determined for selected portions of the topline region of the shoe upper (the "actual" values) and be compared with a set of taught data relevant to the shoe style, such taught data representing the positions in which the selected portions of the topline region of the shoe upper are to be located (the "should be" values), the central processor unit (22) comparing the actual and "should be" values and supplying correction signals to motors (16) associated one with each of the pincers (10, 12) whereby the shoe upper is selectively tensioned in order to achieve the desired location of the topline region of the shoe upper on its last.

Abstract: A broom assembly of a basically wooden push broom comprises a wooden head portion including top and bottom surfaces, leading and trailing edge portions and remote lateral extremities, considering the direction of its movement in use. This head has a laterally centered throughbore opening at one end from the tope thereof adjacent its trailing edge and at its opposite end from the bottom thereof, adjacent its leading edge. A counterbore of the upper end of this throughbore produces an outwardly and rearwardly facing annular shoulder in its bounding wall surface. Securely wedged within this throughbore, towards its bottom, is the short tubular body portion of a rigid plastic adapter means, an external flange at the base end of which overlies the bottom of the head and an external lip at the upper end of which clamps over the aforementioned shoulder in the wall bounding the upper end of the throughbore.

Abstract: A paint roller bearing with offsetting core support surface for use in small diameter paint roller applicators that permit the user to change a paint roller quickly and efficiently on a paint roller applicator, with the bearing having an axle-engaging member that clamps to the axle of a paint roller frame to rotatably secure the bearing to the axle of a paint roller frame. The paint roller bearing offset surfaces permit molding the bearing using in inexpensive open and shut molding process while still providing a central opening in the bearing. An alternative embodiment includes friction ridges to hold a paint roller core on the bearing.

Abstract: First and second rotary wipers which are disposed proximate with respect to each other so that a lag angle formed at the initiation of operation is held during operation thereof. The lag angle generated at the initial operation time is cancelled when the operation is stopped.

Abstract: There is provided a relatively simple and inexpensive combination cylinder inverter and cleansing apparatus. A cradle for the cylinder is rotatably mounted for inversion on a frame. An adjustable head plate is mounted on the cradle to both support the cylinder on the cradle when inverted and insert a nozzle for the cleansing and drying fluid. A flexible pressure hose and fittings are provided to allow filling the cylinder with water for washing and supplying air for the drying operation.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner which is able to be used for water extraction cleaning and for dry suction cleaning. The cleaner comprises a dry suction cleaning device and a water extraction cleaning device which are movable individually under the connected condition thereof. The water extraction cleaning device includes an air-liquid separation surface such that air and liquid impinge against the air-liquid separation surface, thereby causing entrained liquid droplets to be separated from the incoming air, a second air-liquid separation surface disposed at downstream of the first separation surface such that air and liquid past the first separation surface impinge against the second air-liquid separation surface, thereby causing small droplets to be separated from air. The present vacuum cleaner perfectly prevents water from incoming toward a motor, that is a suction device and effectively cleans smooth flat floors as well as carpet, when used for water extraction cleaning.

Abstract: The roller of a caster mounting an article of furniture is lodged in an upwardly opening diametral groove in a flat circular caster stop having a central aperture in such slot and opposed ramps in the slot sloping oppositely upward with a gentle incline onto which a caster roller can roll from such central aperture.

Abstract: This invention relates to an interengaging handle having a first handle member and a second handle member capable of interengagingly receiving the first handle member. A flexible connecting strap is attached to the handle members through longitudinal bores passing the length of the handle members. A connecting strap is passed through the longitudinal bore of the first handle member and is fixed in a position relative to the first handle member by forming a transverse hole through the first handle member that passes through the longitudinal bore and the connecting strap. A rivet is then placed in the transverse hole fixing the connecting strap in position. Stabilizer flanges may also be formed at or near the ends of the first handle member and the second handle member to orient forces directed along the connecting strap downward and outward away from the axis of the handle assembly.

Abstract: A hand grip for pivotal attachment to a surface of a body, as on a vehicle. The hand grip has a U-shaped grip body with a web joining two arms. The free end of each arm is attached on a bearing pin. The bearing pin is swingably mounted on a bearing bracket so that the grip pivots around the axis of the bearing pin with respect to the bracket. A torsion spring normally returns the grip to a position of non-use. To prevent excessive impact and resulting noise upon the return movement, a friction brake, consisting of a molding of a wear resistant viscoelastic plastic material, has a bore which receives an axial region of the bearing pin. The bore diameter is smaller than that of the bearing pin or least is of a size that permits relative movement between the molding and the bearing pin while braking the movement of the bearing pin with respect to the bracket, for slowing the return of the grip to the non-use position.

Abstract: A double-hinged device for a console box of an automobile whose lid can be opened or closed from either lateral side without using a lever or a similar tool. Since the device has a simple construction, it can be assembled easily and manufactured at a reduced cost. Two sets of a number of pivotal members 3 are removably arranged along the lateral edges of a console box main body 1 and two sets of the same number of connectors 4 are arranged at respective corresponding positions of a box lid 2 so that the pairs of pivotal members 3 and the connectors 4 can be releasably and mutually engaged to close the box lid by means of magnetic force or ball stoppers as they are placed in contact with each other. The box lid 2 can be opened simply by pulling upward either lateral edge of the box lid 2 as the pivotal members 3 and the connectors 4 arranged along that edge are mutually separated and the box lid 2 can be swung open around the other lateral edge.

Abstract: A hinge used to attach a door of, for example, furniture in such a manner that the door can be opened and closed freely.A base 1 is provided with stopper portion 15 to stop connecting member 2. Connecting member 2 is provided with connector 31 to be connected to hinge body 3 and clip 43 which has hooking portion 42 to be engaged with stopper portion 15 of base 1. Elastic member 43 or 125 to push clip 43 is provided between connector 31 and clip 43. Hinge body 3 can be attached through connecting member 2 to base 1 with a one-step operation.Two stopper portions 15a and 15b or 92 and 95 are provided at the front and rear parts of base 1 respectively. Two hooking portions 42a and 42b, 123 and 124 or 135 and 139 are provided at the front and rear parts of connecting member 2 respectively. Moment generated from opening and closing of hinge body 3 is received by the front and rear hooking positions of base 1 and connecting member 2.

Abstract: The window stay comprises a frame mounting plate, a sash mounting plate, a first arm and a second arm. The arms are pivotally coupled between the frame and sash mounting plates via pivots. The first arm is shorter than the second arm. The stay further includes a third arm which is pivotally coupled to the sash mounting plate at a pivot located to the side of pivot coupling which is opposite to pivot coupling of the first arm to the sash mounting plate. This third arm is pivotally coupled to a fourth arm with the fourth arm being pivotally coupled to the frame mounting plate. The first, second and fourth arms include structures which engage with stops associated with the frame and sash mounting plates when the stay is in the fully open position.

Abstract: This method serves to optimize and maintain constant fiber-quality in automated mixing of bales having fibers of differing qualities. The bales (1a, . . . 1k, . . . 1n) are moved into the conveyance path (3) of a removal member (4) of a bale-removing device (2) and a fiber sample is automatically withdrawn in each case from the bale (1k) processed by the removal member (4) and is analyzed in measuring and control instrument (5). The analytical values so measured are continuously compared by a program in the measuring and control instrument (5) with nominal values and the comparison measurements so obtained in a continuous manner are used to maintain the mixing values by instructing the bale-removing device (2) to remove corresponding quantities from the particular bales (1a, . . . 1k, . . . 1n) evincing different qualities.

Abstract: A bundling strap for bundling various objects, such as newspapers (40). The strap consists of a tongue (2) (optional) on one end the strap, a locking portion (16) on the other end of the strap, a serrated portion (6) located between the tongue (2) and locking portion (16), and a smooth section (10) between the locking portion (16) and the tongue (2). The serrated portion has teeth (5 and 8) on both of its longitudinal sides, and the serrated portion has a pair of parallel holes (22 and 23) which are in line with the teeth, so that the teeth (5 and 8) can be inserted into the respective holes (22 and 23). The locking portion (16) has two bendable flaps (18 and 20). The flap (18) has a longitudinal slot (34) and the flap (20) is formed with a pointed tab (30). Bendable ears (32 and 33 ) are formed on the tab (30). In order to tie an object, such as the bundle (40), it is placed on section (10) of the bundling strap, which is laid flat on the ground.

Abstract: A device for rapidly wrapping a bundle of newspapers or magazines to be recycled, consisting of a fiberboard plate having a hole with a string-receiving slit through its major surfaces, and arcuate recesses on opposite edges of the plate, each recess having a string-receiving slit. A string is looped through the hole and around an adjacent edge of the plate, and tied near one end of the string. To wrap the bundle, the other end of the string is passed around the bundle and through the hole, wedged into the corresponding slit, and then passed by each arcuate recess and wedged into each of the corresponding slits.

Abstract: A curved rod-like member defines two right facing and two left facing bights. These may each receive a bight of a rope and by use of the member thus connected many coupling features are provided. Member shaping to align the bights and avoid rotary torque is provided.

Abstract: An invasive line separator comprises first and second plates of translucent plastic, which are hinged together so that they fold against one another in a face-to-face configuration. The first plate has a plurality of spaced apart, parallel channels that are sized and configured to receive and engage respective sections of invasive line, so that when the lines are placed within the channels they lie beneath the planar surface of the plate. This allows the hinged second plate to be folded into abutment with and provide a cover for channels of the first plate, without constricting invasive lines placed in the channels. The first plate also contains one or more slots alongside an edge, to accommodate straps for securing the separator to an adjacent structure, such as a bed rail. With the hinged plates folded together, any sections of invasive line that have been arranged within the grooves are securely retained in the first plate by second plate.

Abstract: A carabiner that has a gate that will be held open when moved past the three-quarters-open position. The gate can be closed by pulling down on the carabiner against the force from a connecting strap.

Abstract: A seat belt buckle adapted to releasably engage a latch plate 42 having an aperture 40 therein, the buckle comprising a rigid frame 10 including a base 12 having an opening therein, upstanding side walls 14 adapted to guide the latch plate longitudinally of the frame, a bar 16 extending transversely of the frame between the side walls, the bar being spaced above the base, a locking member 24 pivotally mounted on the frame and pivotal between a lower latched position and an upper unlatched position, the locking member carrying a downwardly projecting locking element 38 engageable in the aperture 40 in the latch plate 42 to retain the latch plate in place and passing into the opening, a slider 44 slidable longitudinally of the locking member between a first position in which it is located under the bar 16, to retain the locking member in the lower latched position and a second position in which it is resiliently engaged against the rear of the bar to retain the locking member in its upper unlatched position, a

Abstract: A machine for crimping yarns has an elongate chamber (14) with, at one end, an opening (15) for introducing the yarn (1) to be crimped and, at the other end, an opening (16) for exiting the crimped yarn. The wall (17) of the chamber (14) includes an elongate opening (18) parallel to the axis of the chamber, in which fingers (19) , uniformly distributed along the opening (18) are engaged. A drive (20) is provided for moving the fingers (19) in order to permit them to move the crimped yarn positively towards the exit opening (16) of the chamber (14).

Abstract: A metal-working machine (10) comprises a first machining unit including a machining head (12) and means (11) in the form of a clamp for bringing, holding and axially displacing the material to be machine. The machining head (12) carries tools (13 and 14) which rotate and move relative to two axes X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 perpendicular to the axis (15) of the material. The machine also comprises a main turret (16) equipped with machining stations (17) and stations for receiving (18) the parts. In a first option, it comprises a second machining unit (2) carrying machining stations (23). In a second option, it comprises a third machining unit (24) carrying a machining station (26) equipped with a possibly rotating tool (25). In a third option, the machine is completed by an auxiliary turret (20) carrying a machining station (21).

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a pneumatic slide hammer for removing a plug from a tube or other structure including a percussive piston, a housing for containing the percussive piston and for connecting to the plug to be removed from a structure, and a slidable cylindrical valve for controlling the flow of air under superatmospheric pressure to force the percussive piston against to impact against the housing and force the plug from the housing.

Abstract: A tool assembly for installing and removing horizontally oriented retaining pins in a mechanical joint between a bucket tooth and a tooth adapter includes first and second lever members and first and second threaded members which are threadably connected to the respective first and second lever members. The second lever member is pivotably connected to the first member. The tool assembly is adapted to be placed over a bucket tooth having a horizontally oriented retaining pin, with the second threaded member aligning with and contacting the retaining pin. As the first threaded member is rotated, a portion of the first lever member contacts the tooth and the second threaded member contacts the pin and forces the pin into the joint, or out of the joint. Conventionally, a large drift pin and hammer are used to remove retaining pins. However, these tools are not useable on horizontally oriented retaining pins.

Abstract: Apparatus for precision assembly of photoreceptor drum having a thin-walled hollow tube and at least one end bell, includes an assembly fixture head having a drum collet for uniformly gripping an end of the hollow tube to true its cross-section; a means for defining the extreme distal end of the photoreceptor drum opposite the gripped tube end; an end bell collet for supporting the first end bell concentric with the gripped tube end; and a slidable cylindrical sleeve for selectively positioning the end bell a predetermined axial distance from the extreme distal end of the drum. Further, the apparatus is provided with a means for curing flowable adhesive which is applied between the end bell and the gripped tube end to securely fix the end bell concentric with the cross-section of the hollow tube at the uniform predetermined axial distance from the extreme distal end.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a contoured contiguous I-beam from an extruded aluminum I-beam shape. The beam fabrication method reshaped an extruded aluminum I-beam over a contoured web insert defining a continuous load dispensing beam shaped transition within the curved portion of the beam for use in high load capacity trailer frame construction.

Abstract: Each board of a multi-board panel is gripped and registration is established by engagement with tooling of the transfer arm of an in-line machine in preparation for a routing process by which the boards are to be liberated from the panel (depaneled). The tooling supports each board and maintains registration therewith during liberation of the board from the multi-board panel and also during transfer of the liberated board to a selected one of several sites of a subsequent station via repositioning of the transfer arm. In one embodiment of the invention, registration is accomplished by inserting lengthwise-bifurcated locator pins into corresponding locator holes in the boards and expanding the bifurcated legs into locking engagement with the panel by longitudinal displacement of a tapered rod which is disposed between the legs.

Abstract: A method for attaching a wire-identifying tab to an electric wire end, the tab comprising a marking portion having identification mark and being a cylinder having a slit extending axially over the full length of the tab, the method comprising the steps of engaging the tab with a pair of rigid sheets in contact with each other at their upper portions, from their one ends and in parallel with them, subsequently inserting the wire end into the tab while the pair of sheets are displaced apart from each other perpendicular to the tab, and finally disengaging the sheets from the tab, thus fitting an outer surface of the wire end in the tab.

Abstract: The invention refers to a dimensionally stable roller shutter slat consisting of an aluminium strip plastic-coated on one side at least in part, and roll-formed into a hollow section 18 with the coated side inwards, the hollow section featuring upper and lower connecting areas with double-layer aluminum strip and an inside wall 14 as well as an outside wall 13, said hollow section featuring for the increase of the longitudinal stiffness and durability of the roller shutter slat at least one contact point 15, at which at least two aluminum strip layers are bonded connected with one another.