Abstract: A buckle has a cover rotatably connected to an end of one of bands, a middle plate rotatably connected to the cover, and a bottom plate rotatably connected to the middle plate and rotatably connected to the other band. A guide housing is secured to an underside of the cover, and a pair of push plates are slidably mounted in the guide housing. A spring is provided between the push plates for outwardly urging the push plates respectively. A slant is formed on an engaging projection of the push plate. A pair of lugs are formed on the bottom plate. Each of the lugs has an engaging hole and is arranged such that the lug is engaged with the slant so as to inwardly move the push plate, and that the engaging hole engages with engaging projection of the push plate, thereby coupling the buckle. A leaf spring is provided for urging the cover in a disengaging direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a scrim with fibers oriented in the bias direction comprising of at least two belts and at least one plate which forms a three dimensional mandrel over which the bias scrim is formed. The plate is shaped so that any cross-section taken perpendicularly to the direction of travel of the scrim, the perimeter of the scrim formed by fibers wrapped around the machine in the plane of the cross-section is constant. This constant is equal to twice the final width of the scrim from selvedge to selvedge. The scrim is formed by wrapping fibers around the front of the assembly while the belts move toward the rear end of the machine. The movement of the belts carry the fibers to the rear of the assembly as they are wrapped around the assembly. The belts travel at substantially the same speed in opposite directions. The ratio of the speed that the fibers are wrapped around the assembly and the speed of the belts determine the fiber angle of the bias scrim.

Abstract: A process for making multi-section bomb casings of high strength alloy steel at a reasonable production rate that have the strength and fracture properties of single-piece casings, with the sections being joined using friction welding techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to the formation of an element, called an "illusion", for an article of jewelry, including a method for forming an illusion, and a device for forming an illusion. First and second substantially parallel grooves are formed in an operatively upper surface of a workpiece, the workpiece is rotated through a predetermined angle, and additional pairs of first and second parallel grooves are formed in the upper surface of the workpiece in order to leave a desired number of spaced prongs projecting from the remaining portion of the workpiece. Such prongs are used to grip and hold a diamond or other stone in position on the workpiece. Preferably each of the pairs of grooves, which can be arcuate grooves, are formed simultaneously. The preferred forming device includes discrete cutting buts arranged in a spaced parallel relationship, with each cutting bit being elongated and having a pair of opposed, bevelled, longitudinal sides, with the bevelled sides meeting for form a cutting edge.

Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator/sensor package and corresponding method for its fabrication, and a method of embedding a ceramic actuator/sensor in a laminated structural member, such as a graphite-epoxy laminate. A ceramic actuator/sensor, with lead wires first bonded to it, is encapsulated in a non-conductive fiber composite material, such as fiberglass cloth and epoxy, to form a package that is precured at a suitable temperature, typically room temperature. Encapsulation provides electrical insulation, good strain coupling, protection from mechanical damage, and reduction in thermal stresses, since the coefficient of thermal expansion of the encapsulating material is selected to be between those of the ceramic and the graphite-epoxy laminate. Graphite fibers may be added to the package to enhance voltage-strain performance. The package is embedded in the structural laminate and the composite structure is cured in a manner that minimizes thermally-induced stresses.

Abstract: Cable-bundling equipment for cable-processing machines, wherein, a first cable slack can be finally bundled and withdrawn already properly oriented, while the bundling operation for a second cable slack continues to proceed and is not interrupted when a faulty cable is ascertained, with this equipment including a rotatable cable receptacle unit having first and second bundle clamps, wherein the first bundle clamps are associated with the reception of fault-free cables and the second bundle clamps with the reception of faulty cables; a first gripper, pivotable into three operative settings, which, in the first operative setting takes the cable from a second gripper provided for cable transport; the cable in the second operative setting of the first gripper is transferred to a first bundle clamp, or in the third operative setting of the first gripper to a second bundle clamp; the cable end to be transferred to the respective bundle clamp being transported extending perpendicular to the direction of movement of

Abstract: A non-contact rotation waterproof and dustproof method and a machine tool using the same. A viscous fluid is continuously or intermittently supplied to a labyrinth clearance formed between a rotating body and a fixed body from a fluid supply device so as to fill the viscous fluid into the labyrinth clearance to obtain a good non-contact rotation waterproof and dustproof method even when the rotating body is rotated at a low speed or is stopped.

Abstract: A hydraulic assembly tool (70) includes a fixed jaw (76) and a movable jaw (78). The movable jaw (78) includes load bearing surfaces (86,118) which provide for even wear and counter torsional forces in order to increase the useful life of the tool (70).

Abstract: A hand tool for applying a ferrule to a safety cable is disclosed having a ferrule positioning device to position the ferrule while a safety cable is placed through the ferrule and through the tool, a mechanism for applying a tension to the cable and a mechanism to crimp the ferrule so as to attach the ferrule to the safety cable. A ferrule holding device, which may contain several ferrules is removably attachable to an elongated body of the hand tool such that one of the ferrules in the holding device is aligned with an opening defined by the elongated body. After threading the safety cable through the ferrule in the ferrule holding device and the opening in the elongated body, it is attached to a tensioning device which applies a predetermined tension to the safety cable. The tensioning device incorporates a clutch which disengages the tensioning device once the predetermined tension has been achieved.

Abstract: A method of producing a truck-like conversion van starts with a conventional, cargo van, and vertically cuts the conventional van only partially along a vertical section of the main frame of the vehicle, just rearwardly of the side doors of the van. Thereafter, a horizontal cut is made starting from the bottom of the vertical cut and progressing rearwardly all the way through the frame or existing floor of the van. Thus a rectangular-shaped slab or cutout of the conventional van is removed. The horizontal plane in which the horizontal cut is made is above the top of the rear tail lights, so that, not only are all of the mechanical parts of the original van retained, but also the same, original tail lights are also retained. After the slab has been cut away and removed, a truck-bed liner-insert of the invention is inserted into the cut-away, rear portion of the van, which rear portion is partially hollow, by which the liner-insert may be received therein.

Abstract: A vehicle battery decking device for installing and removing vehicle batteries from a vehicle chassis using a battery tray and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders attached at a first end to the battery tray and attached at a second end to the vehicle chassis in which the battery is being installed or removed.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for rolling hot wide strips from continuously cast thin slabs in successive steps of operation of a rolling line which includes a continuous finishing train. One or more casting lines and individual thin slabs are severed from the cast strand. The thin slabs are homogenized and adjusted to rolling temperature in an equalizing furnace and the thin slabs are transferred from the equalizing furnace to the rolling line. Roller-type turning furnaces provided in each of the casting lines and in the rolling line are use by turning the roller-type turning furnaces toward each other into positions which are inclined relative to the casting and rolling lines in the manner of switches for alternatingly conveying thin slabs from one of the casting lines through the roller-type turning furnaces into the rolling line.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flying magnetic head of composite type using a magnetic thin film layer as a head core. The flying magnetic head comprises a slider, an I core bar bonded via a high-melting-point bonding glass layer to one end face of the slider and a C core bonded via a high-melting-point bonding glass layer serving as a gap spacer to the I core bar. The I core bar and C core have respective magnetic thin film layers, which are aligned to each other and mated with an ABS of the slider. I core bar is formed at a position corresponding to a wiring groove of the C core with a window groove. Such flying magnetic heads having a smooth ABS can be readily and massively manufactured.

Abstract: A series of related clinch joints as well as methods and apparatus for forming these joints are disclosed. All of the leak proof drawings are capable of being fabricated using a solid non-radially expandable die having a recessed cavity formed therein for cooperation with a corresponding punch having a solid punch projection. The clearance between the punch and the die recess are specifically sized relative to the material thickness to achieve optimum fastening characteristics. Several joint embodiments utilize variable clearance between the punch and the die to minimize strength variability resulting from changing material thickness. Alternative lance type and leak proof joints utilize a variable clearance between the punch and the die to achieve both high, shear and peel strength in a single joint design.

Abstract: A work mounting apparatus according to the present invention comprises a rotating drum composed of separate upper and lower drums, a head unit arranged on the lower drum, a circular work head attached to the head unit and movable in the radial direction of the rotating drum, and a suction nozzle protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the work head toward a workbench. While the lower drum is rotating, the suction nozzle of the work head repeats cycloid motion along the workbench with its posture kept fixed with respect to the workbench. While repeating the cycloid motion, the nozzle receives a work from a work feeder of the workbench by suction, and mounts the work on a printed board on the workbench. The work mounting position on the printed board is determined by the cycle of the cycloid motion and by the distance of movement of the work head in the radial direction of the rotating drum.

Abstract: A multilevel interconnect structure for use in a semiconductor device including a lower metal wiring which is formed by selectively etching a stack of an aluminum alloy film deposited on a silicon substrate via an underlying insulating film and a TiW film deposited on the aluminum alloy film, an interlayer insulating film deposited on the lower metal wiring, a via hole formed in the interlayer insulating film such that the aluminum alloy film of the lower metal wiring is exposed in a bottom of the via hole, a plug made of aluminum and formed in the via hole such that a lower end of the plug is directly contacted with the aluminum alloy film of the lower metal wiring, and an upper metal wiring having an aluminum alloy film formed on the interlayer insulating film such that an upper end of the plug is directly contacted with the aluminum alloy film of the upper metal wiring.

Abstract: A ceramic fibre reinforced metal rotor with integral rotor blades is manufactured using a continuous strip of unidirectional ceramic fibres in a metal matrix. The continuous strip of ceramic fibres in a metal matrix is cut into a plurality of separate pieces of predetermined length. The separate pieces of ceramic fibres in the metal matrix are arranged alternately in a spiral, with separate pieces of unreinforced metal matrix in adjacent abutting relationship to form a ring which has a plurality of laminations. The ring of laminations of metal matrix composite pieces and unreinforced metal matrix pieces are arranged between an inner and an outer metal ring to form an assembly. The assembly is consolidated by hot isostatic pressing using radially applied pressure. The separate pieces of metal matrix composite provide compliance to reduce breaking or buckling of the fibres, and the pieces of unreinforced metal matrix prevents damage spreading between laminations.

Abstract: Disclosed in an ink-jet head assembling method for executing alignments between a top plate and a heater board. The method comprises steps of holding the top plate by fingers, moving the fingers to bring the top plate to a position above the heater board with adhesives having been applied, releasing the holding of the fingers, enabling them to engage with an ink reception port of the top plate, and moving the fingers sideways to abut against the ink reception port, and adjusting a relative position between heaters of the heater board and nozzles of the top plate.

Abstract: The compound roll comprising a shell portion made of a hard cast iron having excellent wear resistance and resistance to surface roughening and a core portion made of a tough cast iron or cast steel, the cast iron of the shell portion having a composition consisting essentially, by weight ratio, of 2.5-3.5% of C, 0.5-1.5% of Si, 0.5-1.5% of Mn, 0.1% or less of P, 0.05% or less of S, 3.0-5.0% of Ni, 1.0-2.5% of Cr, 0.1-1.5% of Mo and balance Fe and inevitable impurities, an average diameter of primary precipitated particles constituting a matrix of the metal structure of the shell portion being 80 .mu.m or less in a range from a surface to a depth of 50 mm when determined by an image analysis method on the primary precipitated particles having diameters exceeding 30 .mu.m, and the primary precipitated particles satisfying the formula: m.sub.2 .ltoreq.1.2 m.sub.1, wherein m.sub.1 is an average diameter of the primary precipitated particles at the surface of the shell portion, and m.sub.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming one or more electrical conductors in a multilayer structure such as a computer component during a punching operation. A conducting sheet is placed in direct contact with a sheet of a deformable dielectric material. A punch is used to form a conducting slug from the sheet and to simultaneously transfer the slug into the dielectric material. During the transfer operation, a portion of the dielectric material is displaced so as to cause a mechanical interference between the slug and dielectric material.

Abstract: A method for controlling a different component inserting system controls a component inserting operation by turning ON/OFF each selection switch necessary to select a component feeder of the different component inserting system needed for factory automation.

Abstract: A spindle assembly for a machine tool generally consisting of a housing, a housing having a pair of bearing seats, roller bearings mounted in the bearing seats, the bearing seats being oversized relative to the outer races of the roller bearings, the outer races of the roller bearings being adhesively bonded to the housing in said bearing seats and a spindle mounted in the inner races of the roller bearings.

Abstract: To reduce the frictional resistance of a wet razor head, especially a razor blade unit thereof, as well as to provide a sharper blade without the risk of injury, there is provided a combination of a protective wire that covers a blade made of a steel strip having a width of less than 5 mm, a thickness between 0.05 and 0.25 mm, and a chromium/molybdenum steel composition having a hardness of greater than 620 HV and a retained austenite content of less than 32%, with the blade being a single piece that has no perforations or holes and that is mounted in a vibration-free manner in a plastic body. The protective wire comprises loops that are spaced greater than 2 mm but less than 5 mm apart and that have a minimum thickness of greater than 0.1 mm to form a protective guard over the razor blade with the effect of a protective foil.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for peeling the husk from produce such as garlic cloves in which cup means are provided with circumferentially spaced, inwardly biased prongs that converge toward an exit end, the prongs having gripping members adjacent the exit end. A plunger is provided for pushing the garlic meat relative to the husk while the husk is being held by the gripping members. In the method, the husk is held and gripped at the circumferentially spaced locations while the meat is pressed axially of the husk relative to the husk while the husk is being gripped. Preferably, the husk is simultaneously scored or cut as it is gripped to split the husk.

Abstract: A power tool braking system includes a brake movably mounted to a frame of the power tool and a system for automatically moving the brake to a braking position. The brake has a first portion with a braking surface and a second portion. The system for automatically moving the brake to a braking position comprises a throttle of the power tool having a trigger with a section adapted to engage the brake second portion to move the brake to its braking position upon release of the throttle by a user.

Abstract: An adapter for use with a circular-type saw for controllably making incisions in a tubular member comprising a base having an elongated slot therein, means for attaching the base to the saw in such a manner that the slot receives a portion of the blade of the saw, and means for removably mounting the saw upon the tubular member in the area of the intended incision. The base has a top and bottom surface and is attached to the saw in such a manner that the top surface of the base faces the saw. The mounting means is attached to and projects from the bottom surface of base. The mounting means has first and second perpendicularly intersecting, substantially V-shaped channels. The second V-shaped channel substantially overlaps the slot. The portion of the saw blade received by the slot is operative within the slot and the second V-shaped channel.

Abstract: A bow sight for use in archery hunting provides for the automated compensation of target distance and elevation differential factors when bow hunting from a relatively elevated site, such as a tree stand. The sight is formed in a generally L shaped configuration, with a pivot at the juncture of the two legs. The forward leg includes a plurality of sight pin mounting points, into which a close distance sight pin and a far distance sight pin may be installed. The sight is mounted to a bow, and the pivot provides for the sight and pins to maintain a constant position relative to the horizontal. An adjustable balance weight is provided in the rear leg of the device for fine adjustment. As the bow is raised or lowered to adjust for different target distances, one of the two sight pins will always appear to be lower than the other, or in a singular situation will be aligned with one another.

Abstract: A portable tool for use by locksmiths and the like with an indexable slide having a positioning hole for nicely receiving a conventional chisel-type stamp. The tool has an adjustable clamp for releasably gripping and retaining a thin object, such as a key blank on a key bed beneath the slide and positoning hole. Spaced detents provide a guide for spacing and, by indexing the slide as desired, the stamp indicia can be applied in a neat and evenly spaced manner.

Abstract: A gauge member arranged to include first and second planar side walls arranged in a parallel coextensive relationship having a first end wall spaced from a second end wall having a first step therebetween, a second step is positioned at an uppermost end of the second end wall parallel to the first step. The first step and second step are spaced apart a predetermined spacing, with a third end wall and a fourth end wall spaced from and parallel relative to one another at an opposed end of the body structure, the third and fourth steps are spaced apart a further spacing greater than the predetermined spacing, the first and second steps are arranged to position and engage overlapping siding plates, the third and fourth steps are also arranged to engage overlapping siding steps at a greater spacing relative to one another.

Abstract: Both indirect and counterflow direct heating are utilized in a dryer to achieve improved efficiency with a reduced tendency to char or damage the treated material. A horizontal drum has a first segment of aluminum and a second section of stainless steel and is disposed within a heating chamber which is divided into two sections by a baffle. Hot combustion gases are introduced to the chamber and flow to the end of the heating chamber to the rear of the drum and enter the drum. The gases counterflow through the drum in a direction opposite to material moving through the drum to exchange heat. The gases remove moisture from the material and exit the drum into a preheat zone of the chamber where the moisture laden gases condense on the drum's surfaces. The exhaust gases then proceed up two stacks. The interior surfaces of the heating chamber and the preheat chamber are insulated to increase thermal efficiency.

Abstract: A sinker assembly includes a fared sinker body of an elongate oval shape in which the longitudinal slots are formed in an orthogonal, crossing arrangement. The first of these slots extends to the lateral exterior of the body while the second one is fully within the body structure. A plastic retainer is then received into the second slot, and includes a longitudinal bead on its surface for compression against the slot edges formed at their crossing. The retainer may include a tab at one end and one end of the body may be cut away to accommodate this tab.

Abstract: In a bulk material reactor comprising a reactor housing in which is arranged a travelling bed of 6,6' formed of bulk material 7,7', and a feed device 14-16-17 located on the top side, and a removal device 10 located on the underside of travelling bed 6,6,' as well as a gas inlet opening 2, and a gas outlet opening 3 located on various sides of travelling bed 6,6', the narrowing of gas-flow pathways through transfer device 10 is avoided and uniform flow-through pathways of equal length are provided for the gas flowing through the reactor whereby furthermore, travelling bed 6,6' is bounded along its lower side through staggered transfer plates 10 arranged in a cascade formation between which plates bulk material 7,7' collects to form an angle of repose 11 by means of which the trickling away of bulk material 7,7' is prevented while the system is stopped, whereby such transfer plates 10 can be moved backward and forward in such a way that motion in the transfer plates 10 permits bulk material 7,7' to fall theref

Abstract: A protective body is arranged for projection onto cleats of an associated athletic shoe, such that the body includes a first layer of a first durameter arranged to receive in a piercing manner the cleats such that a second layer of a second durameter measurement greater than the first durameter measurement is arranged to effect impalement of the cleats therewithin, with a third layer mounted coextensively to the second layer of a third durameter greater than the second durameter measurement for providing for a rigid support surface. A strap member is mounted through the layers for securement to the athletic shoe structure.

Abstract: A mounting web includes a matrix of transparent pockets mounted to the web, wherein the pockets each include an access opening slot permitting reception of a picture web within each pocket. The mounting web is arranged with support heads mounted to a rear wall of the web for securement within a hanger plate, with the hanger plate having a channel to resiliently engage and secure the mounting heads.

Abstract: A do-it-yourself kit enables an end user to make his own graphics. A printer points graphics on the back of a transparent mylar tape. The tape has a pressure sensitive adhesive which is pressed on over a textured surface that enables air to escape at the interface between the adhesive and the plate.

Abstract: A firearm configuration composed of a multiplicity of elements which can be assembled into a compact interlocked mutually connected closed configuration for storage, and released and reassembled in an operable configuration to provide a complete operable firearm including a forearm/barrel assembly, upper and lower receiver assemblies, a stock, a bolt assembly, a grip assembly, a magazine assembly, a trigger assembly, and a trigger guard assembly each with special operational and storage features.

Abstract: The attachment device for rifle slings comprises two eye parts (2) arranged on the stock or barrel (1) of the rifle, each with a transverse hole (3), through which a retaining pin (8) can be stuck. At each end of the rifle sling (4) there is provided a sling sleeve (5). In the middle of each sling sleeve (5) there is provided a recess (7) extending in the longitudinal direction of the sling and into which can the eye part (2) can be inserted. Each retaining pin (8) can be stuck directly through the sling sleeve (5) and has a transverse opening (9) in the vicinity of each of its two ends, through can be pulled a retaining thong (10) attached to the rifle sling (4).

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus includes a container having a plurality of partition walls, with a first and fourth partition wall positioned adjacent respective first and second end walls of the housing, with the first partition wall and the second end wall having plug members mounted to link structure to effect opening of the first partition wall and the second end wall to air flow, with conduit structure directing air flow therethrough adjacent the second end wall through a scent dispensing canister that in turn directs the thusly scented air through the first end wall by means of a blower motor directing air through the conduit structure and scent dispensing container. Remote control structure, or alternatively manual structure, may be employed to effect separation of the plug members relative to the first partition wall and the second end wall.

Abstract: A bait container includes an underlying bait compartment removably mounted relative to the container, with the container having a bait reservoir container mounted to a top wall of the container, with a manual pump operative through a bladder reservoir to provide for aeration of bait within the bait reservoir container.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved slip sinker that consists of a unique non-concentrical, asymmetrical shape. The shape of the invention is basically conical, with one surface edge cylindrical, and the rest of the shape described by a paraboloid surface. The fishing line tunnel does not form an axial or axis of gravity for the unique shape. This combination of features allows the angler both to more successfully work the fishing tackle through submerged obstructions and reduce or eliminate fishing line twisting.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a multi-compartment insulated chest for the fresh storage of bait and food. The chest has a lower portion which is divided into two compartments by a non-insulated wall. The chest has an upper portion which includes a lid and an upper storage area. The upper lid has a secondary hatch to permit access through the upper portion and directly into the lower bait portion. The upper may be separable from the lower portion and float next to a fisherman, connected thereto by a tether.

Abstract: An air-tight vermin trap includes a lower section containing a disinfectant liquid, an upper section sealingly mounted on the lower section and a cover sealingly covering the upper section. The upper section defines an entrance opening having a cover flap which can sealingly close the entrance opening. A drop floor which is activated by an electromechanical system operates to drop a vermin into the lower section upon actuation of a sensor flap by the vermin. Vermin access elements extend upwardly along the lower section and the upper section to the entrance body.

Abstract: An apparatus for catching insects is disclosed, which includes an insect-carrying chamber having an opening large enough to allow an insect to pass therethrough. The opening is closable by way of a shutter so that when the insect enters the chamber, it may be trapped therein by moving the shutter to its closed position.

Abstract: This invention relates to two-part electrical coupling connectors for use with audio cables, and in particular to a means by which insulated conductors of the cable are connected to contact elements of the coupling connector.

Abstract: An orchard heat exchanger comprises an engine-driven shaft having an air propeller on each end. The assembly is enclosed in an open-ended horizontal cylindrical shroud, which has a large converging-diverging air inlet at the top, and is trailer mounted. The orchard heat exchanger has the capability of being elevated to treetop level. In a first embodiment, the engine-propeller-shroud assembly may be rotated in a horizontal plane. In a second embodiment, there is no horizontal rotational capability, but the cylindrical shroud is fitted with directional louvers at each end.

Abstract: A tree root-control barrier system formed by a plurality of panels having vertical ridges thereon. Then panels are embedded in the earth between a sidewalk and a tree whose roots are to be controlled. Upper and lower cross-members are provided on the panels at their upper edges, and perform various functions including sun protection, protection against lawn trimmers, protection against the growing of tree roots above the ground, and others.

Abstract: A fresh natural flower, such as a rose, is provided with a personalized message or drawing inscribed on one of its petals. The message or drawing is applied by an applicator, such as a pen containing an opaque pigmented oil-based paint. The paint preferably includes a gold or silver metallic pigment and xylene.

Abstract: There is provided a column planter including a tank to be filled with water, a plurality of planting pots stackable on top of each other, to form at least one column of stacked pots, each pot having a central opening in its bottom, as well as a plurality of drainage holes, and a substantially vertical, substantially rigid tube for each column on which tube, with their central openings, are strung the pots of the column. The lower end of the tube is supported in the tank and the tube is of such length as to at least protrude beyond the soil surface of the uppermost pot in a column and an emitter is attached to the upper end of the vertical tube. There are further provided mounting and supporting members for affixing the column of pots on the tank, and a pump having an inlet and an outlet opening and adapted to draw water from the tank.

Abstract: Metal armature for a tight strip or a seal, for use in particular in the automotive industry and specially for the production of members such as guides, slides, pane bottom or car window wiper rings ... etc, having a U-shape in its operational condition and comprising of sequence of elements arranged at intervals and connected with each other, each element, being composed of two nearly parallel strips joined by means of spacers and two adjacent elements being connected to each other using a connecting strip. The spacers and connecting strips are slanted to the mean longitudinal direction of the armature yet with opposite angles. The armature is for use in particular in the automotive industry and especially for the production of elements such as guides, slides, pane bottom or car window wiper rings.

Abstract: A weatherstrip structure for an automotive vehicle includes a reversed U-shaped main body to define a space which is open toward an upright mounting flange provided at a vehicle body opening edge. A first grasping lip is provided in the space extending from one of side sections of the main body defining the space. A second grasping lip is further provided extending into the space from a lower end of the other of the side sections. The second lip is adapted to make a tilting movement relative to the other of the side sections so as to facilitate insertion of the mounting flange into the space. A stopper projection is provided between the second lip and the other of the side sections for limiting the tilting movement of the second lip toward the other of the side sections so as to prevent the second lip from excessively tilting toward the other of the side sections. A sponge rubber projection may be provided independently of or along with the stopper projection at an inward tip portion of the second lip.