Abstract: A protective garment-type cover for use by a child user, as well as for disposition over a carriage for the child user. The protective garment-type cover is constructed of a cloth-like material which is constructed in the form of a cloak or a poncho for wearing by a child user and which is also adapted and constructed so as to be disposed over a carriage used for transporting the child user. This carriage may be in the form of a stroller, a car seat, bicycle seat, or the like. The protective garment-type cover is also provided with a sound system for generating music or similar sounds for hearing by a child user when the protective garment-type cover is disposed on a child user.

Abstract: A baseball cap construction (10) including:a cap body member (20); at least one visor unit (12); and means (28) and (32) for selectively and releasably positioning the at least one visor unit (12) at a desired location around the periphery of the cap body member (20).

Abstract: A automatic toilet seat apparatus for raising a toilet seat to an upward position until the seat is need again. Having the toilet seat in a upward position helps to keep the top surface of the toilet seat from getting contaminated. In this particular embodiment, a lever arm, a counter weight, a pivot rod, and snap locking means are provided for raising a toilet seat. When the seat is manually lowered, the snap locking means secures the seat in the lowered position. When the toilet handle is pulled to flush the toilet, a cable is engaged releasing the snap locking means. The seat automatically raises to the upward position via a counter weight and lever arm.

Abstract: A new and improved protective cap apparatus includes a first padding assembly which is adapted to fit onto a person's head, especially a child's. The first padding assembly includes a circular padding band adapted to fit circumferentially around a person's head in a horizontal orientation. The first padding assembly includes a plurality of semi-circular padding bands. Each respective semi-circular padding band includes a respective end portion which is connected to the circular padding band, such that each semi-circular padding band extends diametrically across the circular padding band forming a vertically oriented semi-circular arch. The respective semi-circular padding bands arc oriented with respect to each other such that the semi-circular padding bands overlap each other at a ninety degree angle. The circular padding band includes a stretchable portion which is capable of stretching to accommodate the first padding assembly to a variety of sizes of persons heads.

Abstract: A booth for toilets and others is characterized by curving outward a whole or a part of a door or a perimetric wall, so that an interior space is widened, thereby to lessen an oppressive or tight feelings. Further, the widened space can be effectively utilized and an exterior appearance thereof is improved. A partition and a front plate panel are connected by means of an aluminum frame having a projecting core extending in a vertical direction into an interior wall face of an inserting opening. The front plate panel is line-contacted to the projecting core, so that a slight rotation may be effectuated, and the panel may be installed to a differently shaped wall.

Abstract: A lamp assembly having a gravity actuated switch and battery power is provided for attachment to a toilet seat ring at the rearward portion thereof, proximate the pivotal axis of attachment of the seat ring, so as to be rotated from a position remote from the toilet bowl interior when the seat ring is in the "down" position with the lamp inactive and directed at the toilet bowl interior when the seat ring is in the "up" position and the light is consequently operative.

Abstract: A bed side rail particularly suitable for use by childred has a protective panel which carries a pair of arms that fit under a mattress to support the panel at the edge of a bed. Hinges connect the panel to the arms so that the panel may be moved between an operative position wherein it extends upwardly from the arms above the level of the mattress to an inoperative position wherein it extends downwardly from the arms out of the way. The panel carries a flashlight which may readily be removed from the panel by a small child. The flashlight has an actuator in the grip which turns the flashlight on when the handle is grasped by the child, and the light will remain on for a selected period after the child replaces the flashlight in the pocket of the panel and releases the actuator. The flashlight is retained in the pocket so that it will not fall out when the panel is moved between operative and inoperative positions and yet may be removed from the pocket by the child when desired.

Abstract: An inflatable air mattress having a generally rectangular mat portion that is foldable or bendable in multiple directions in a fully inflated condition. The mat portion includes rows of generally sinusoidal seals extending transversely across the mat portion. Alternating rows of the sinusoidal seals are uniformly shifted out of phase by a range of about 1/8 to 3/8 of the repeating period, or a phase shift of from about .pi./4 radians to about 3.pi./4 radians, and most preferably by a phase shift of about .pi./2 radians. Alternating rows of inflation chambers are formed by the sinusoidal seals with enlarged body portions and neck portions of reduced thickness, which form natural fold lines in the mat portion when the mat portion is inflated. The mat portion is bendable longitudinally, transversely and obliquely to be rollable and foldable, and to permit the mat portion to cradle the torso and extremities of a person reclining on the inflatable mattress in water.

Abstract: The present invention is a pillow prop apparatus which is portable. The pillow prop apparatus is used for supporting a person's back while sitting or sleeping at an angle. The pillow prop apparatus forms a 90.degree. right angle triangle which has a 30.degree. angle at one location and a 60.degree. angle at the other location. There are a multiplicity of shaped openings on all surfaces of the pillow prop for preventing the pillow prop from sliding on the bed or on a surface on which it is placed.

Abstract: A star-like or flower shaped pillow and conforming pillowcase (24) comprised of cushioned extensions (14) radiating out from a center section (16) which create open portions or cavities between said sections. The resulting surface area is designed to provide support for various portions of epidermal tissue to rest on, thereby letting preferred areas remain free from pressure as said areas are suspended over the hollow spaces, thereby avoiding creasing and pressure on the skin.

Abstract: Provided are protective pads which cover the balusters of a baby crib, comprising a cushioning material and means for affixing said pads to an inner surface of individual baluster.

Abstract: Advantageously, the present invention also facilitates a unique method for post-tensioning segmental viaduct structures, for rapid transit use or otherwise, wherein post-tensioning cables do not follow load diagrams but instead follow uniform paths through each viaduct segment. In this way, each viaduct segment need not be specially fabricated to accommodate uniquely positioned cables.

Abstract: A tube cleaner (42) for removing deposits from the inner wall of condenser and other types of tubes has scrapers (20) for contacting the inner wall of the tube. The scrapers (20) are adapted to contact the wall so as to form an angle of 90 degrees or less rearwards of the scrapers (20) when the cleaner travels through the tube, so as to achieve more effective cleaning. The scrapers (20) may consist of one or more split rings mounted in incomplete transverse channels (44) on a central core (32).

Abstract: A caulking tool is formed of a flat plate with first and second major surfaces and an edge surface. The tool has a rectangular section with two rounded corners, an intermediate section abutting the rectangular section, and first and second projections extending from the intermediate section. The first projection tapers to a straight tip and the second projection tapers in a curved manner to another tip that points at substantially a right angle away from the straight tip. At both projections, edges of the second surface extend beyond edges of the first major surface with the edge surface convex from the edge of the first major surface to the edge of the second major surface.

Abstract: A golf cart mounted golf cleat cleaner includes a plate having a brush attached thereto. The brush is attached to a mounting bracket by a hinge which is preferably spring biased. The cleat cleaner also includes a brace which is attached to the brush plate by a hinge. The brace engages the attachment bracket on the golf cart, so as to support the brush plate in an approximately horizontal use position. The cleat cleaner may be folded into a storage position by disengaging the free end of the brace from the golf cart or attachment bracket.

Abstract: A spreader for masa dough is disclosed having a generally U-shaped handle, a substantially flat rectangular base, and a pair of downwardly depending rectangular protrusions proximate two of the edges of the base. The protrusions are approximately 1/8 of an inch in thickness to allow the optimum thickness of masa to be spread on the corn husk. Additionally, each of the ends of the protrusions are beveled to allow for the smooth start of the spreading process.

Abstract: A rotating window wiper arm having a pair of semi-cylindrical elements one of which being coaxially mounted on the distal portion of a windshield wiper arm and the other being attached to said windshield wiper functioning to provide an inexpensive and novel connection being adaptively utilized on old and new vehicles preventing wiper hopping and skipping across said windshield resulting in a clean wipe in both directions of movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust pan adapted to be used with a vacuum and which allows for collected dust to be drawn up by the vacuum. The dust pan of the present invention comprises a bottom wall and side walls defining a pan unit. The bottom wall downwardly extends to substantially evenly rest on a floor surface. The dust pan further comprises tubular means adapted to be engaged with a vacuum source. The tubular means are connected at the rear of the pan unit and are in communication with the interior of the pan. The dust pan can optionally include a spring clip for releasable attachment to a broom stem portion.

Abstract: A door hinge having the is capable of not only automatically closing the door but also controlling the closing speed. The hinge includes a first hinge part, a second hinge part, a hinge-shaft on which the two hinge parts are pivotably mounted, a spring for returning the second hinge part to a determind position in relation to the first hinge part, and a buffer assembly arranged between the two hinge parts.

Abstract: A device for opening flocculent fibrous materials, including a housing and a supply connection pipe having an end extending into a lower portion of the housing for introducing into the housing a negative pressure transport air current conveying fiber flocks. A hollow cylinder is provided that has one end connected to the end of the supply connection pipe, an open end opposite to the one end, and a diameter larger than a diameter of the end of the supply connection pipe. The hollow cylinder forms an annular chamber within the housing. The device further includes a discharge connection pipe connectable to the housing for discharging the fibrous material. The housing, supply connection pipe, hollow cylinder and discharge connection pipe collectively define a pneumatic conveying path for the fibrous material. Additionally provided is a drivable opening disc disposed within the housing and positioned at a distance from and parallel to the open end of the hollow cylinder to extend across the open end.

Abstract: A band made from a material normally elastically non-stretchable in its longitudinal direction to which elastic stretchability is imparted by one or more sections which include lateral non-rectilinear band portions on both sides of the central longitudinal band plane. The lateral non-rectilinear band portions are thereby made by cut-outs in the band along its longitudinal sides and in the center area. In one embodiment, the cut-outs along the sides are segmentally shaped while a window in the central area is made of a shape resembling an hourglass. Adjacent sections are connected with each other by transversely extending web portions delimited in the longitudinal direction by end surfaces of the central cut-outs. A clamp structure utilizing a band of the aforementioned type, especially a clamping band made from galvanized or stainless steel, offers numerous advantages, especially if a so-called "Oetiker" ear is used to tighten the clamp structure about the object to be fastened thereby.

Abstract: A defective yarn repairing device of a warper, the defective yarn repairing device comprising a yarn detecting device for detecting a defective yarn contained in a warp; a yarn pulling device for pulling out the defective yarn from the warp; and a positioning device which has a knotter and positions the defective yarn pulling device at the position corresponding to the ascertained location of the defective yarn, wherein the positioning device causes the defective yarn pulling device to be moved in the widthwise direction of the warp; the defective yarn detecting device stops upon ascertaining the location of a defective yarn; the defective yarn pulling device pulls out the detected defective yarn from the warp; and wherein the knotter repairs the fluffy yarn.

Abstract: A stent-loading mechanism for loading a stent onto a balloon delivery catheter of the kind typically used in typical percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedures.The device comprises a series of plates having substantially flat and parallel surfaces that move in a rectilinear fashion with respect to each another. A stent carrying catheter can be disposed between these surfaces to affix the stent onto the outside of the catheter by relative motion between the plates. The plates have multiple degrees of freedom and may have force-indicating transducers to measure and indicate the force applied to the catheter during affixation of the stent.

Abstract: A tool for aligning modular flotation platform sections is lightweight and portable. Its principal components are a fulcrum lever arm, a link rod, and two adapters for gripping coupling means on adjacent flotation platforms. The fulcrum lever arm has a handle portion and a slotted head portion. The link rod is secured at one end in the slotted head portion by means which enable it to move pivotally and translationally in the slots. To the other end of the link rod and the end of the head portion of the fulcrum lever arm are secured the two gripping adapters. They are secured in such a way that they may pivot on the securing means. The adapters may be fabricated to mate with standard coupling means with which standardized flotation platform components are typically equipped.

Abstract: A hand portable riveter includes a handle pivoted to a casing to move a pull shaft through a transmission mechanism, causing it to set a rivet or rivnut via a riveter tip assembly, wherein the transmission mechanism consists of a pressure bar pivoted about a pivot in the middle and having a front fork stopped around a neck portion on the pull shaft and a rear fork, and a roller mounted on the rear fork by a pin; turning the handle in one direction causes the pressure bar to press the pull shaft downwards; turning the handle in the reversed direction causes the roller turned along the casing to give a pressure to the pressure bar in lifting the pull shaft.

Abstract: A method of making a bi-metal pipe section, and especially reclaiming a used or damaged pipe section by making it into a bi-metal pipe section which resists corrosion. The bi-metal pipe section is used in constructing a pipe line or production tubing that resists corrosion at the pipe coupling where corrosion is especially prevalent in fluid conduits. The bi-metal pipe section is fabricated by first removing an annular marginal end of a length of the pipe section of the prior art, to provide a long length of pipe having a partially threaded cut end opposed to an opposite end. Next, an annular short length of pipe is axially aligned and butt welded to the cut, end of the long length of pipe. The short length of pipe preferably is an annular metallic alloy having greater resistance to corrosion respective to the long length of pipe.

Abstract: A method for attaching an interduct to a duct by forming a groove on an outer surface of the duct and pressing out that portion of the duct encompassed by the groove to form an opening in the duct. A saddle is then attached to the duct and the interduct the attached to the saddle. The apparatus used for forming the opening in a duct comprises a template having an arcuate portion with a radius substantially the same as the duct. The template has a window portion having substantially the same shape as the opening to be formed in the duct. A base plate is provided having an arcuate portion with a radius substantially the same as the radius of the arcuate portion of the template such that the base plate is slidably fittable over the template. A cutting device is attached to the base plate and has a cutting element extending through the base plate.

Abstract: An improved golf club wherein the surface of the face of the club is substantially flat, which is achieved by surfacing (milling) the club face, and wherein the edges of scoring lines (grooves) are made relatively sharp as a result of the surfacing operation. The sharp groove edges (and milling lines) of the present invention produce enhanced backspin and reduced sidespin when a golf ball is struck, which results in a relatively straight golf ball flight path, notwithstanding a glancing club impact angle. In addition, milling lines that may be formed on the club face are generally parallel to the scoring lines and hence enhance the club characteristics. The present invention also provides for methods of making a golf club that has the above features, including forging and casting methods. In either method, a club is processed to produce generally smooth and finished features with scoring lines formed in the face of the club.

Abstract: A method for continuous production of hot-rolled strips is used at metal works and involves continuously casting a thin slab which is stored and rolled into a strip in the form of individual portions in several runs with return into the storage zone and with subsequent cooling, cutting, and coiling. The slab and the returned portion are stored simultaneously by combined coiling into an intermediate coil which is moved along the storage zone during coiling and during uncoiling of the portion of the slab and strip being rolled.An apparatus for carrying out the method has roller-hearth furnace, a storage in the form of a carriage provided outside the roller-hearth furnace for movement therealong, and a means for forming an intermediate coil from the slab and from the returned portion of the strip. The means for forming is installed on the carriage in the furnace so that the intermediate coil can move over rollers of the furnace during coiling and uncoiling.

Abstract: A method of making a rotor of an inductor type alternating current generator formed by connecting opposedly and alternately disposed first and second claws 3a, 3b of first and second inductors excited by an excitation coil 8 in different polarities through a nonmagnetic ring 3c. Contacting portions 22, 23 of the first and second claws and the nonmagnetic ring are connected by a welding means from inner sides of the claws and in a direction inclined to an axial direction by a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A high curvature antenna is formed by using a multiple layer of laminate positioned between all microstrip elements and the conductive ground plane. By using multiple layers of laminate material, attached to one another with a thin bonding film, the antenna is easily configured in a high curvature manner. This structure and method of fabrication allows for the manufacture of a high curvature antenna having no wrinkles, kinks or discontinuities of any type in the ground plane, thus reducing defects when the antenna is produced.

Abstract: An article and a method for making contact areas (221, 222, 230) on an optical waveguide (100, 200) are provided. A waveguide (100, 200) having a first surface (112) and a second surface (113) with a first indent (101) located on the first surface (112) and a second indent (102) located on the second surface (113) and a groove (104) is made interconnecting the first and second indents (101, 102). A low temperature melting member (111) is placed in the first indent (101) on the first surface (112) and is melted, thereby flowing the low temperature melting member into the groove (104) and into the second indent (102) located on the second surface (113).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an injection molding nozzle having an integral electrical heating element. The heating element is mounted in a space formed between an inner core, an outer rear collar and an outer sleeve. The space is first sealed by brazing with a nickel alloy brazing material and a copper conductive material is then cast into the space. Both the brazing and casting are done in a single controlled cycle of a vacuum furnace. An insulative cap is placed over the assembly so a supply of inert gas to the vacuum furnace cools the copper conductive material from the bottom up. This produces unidirectional solidification to avoid the formation of voids in the copper conductive material and improve thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A collar-swaging die includes two portions which are slidable relative to each other for alignment of the collar onto the exposed end of the bolt.

Abstract: A method of making an integrated circuit package is disclosed herein along with the package itself, which package is encapsulated by plastic that is caused to flow in a given direction during the package's formation. The package itself includes an IC chip having an army of chip output/input terminals, and means for supporting the chip including an array of electrically conductive leads, all of which are provided for connection with the output/input terminals of the IC chip. In addition, the overall package includes bonding wires connecting the chip output/input terminals with respective ones of the leads such that each bonding wire extends in a direction that defines an acute angle of less than 45 degrees with the given flow direction of the plastic material used to encapsulate the IC chip, support means and bonding wires. In a preferred embodiment, at least a portion and most preferably substantially all of the bonding wires are substantially parallel with the given flow direction of the plastic material.

Abstract: A fabrication method and leadframe construction in which the leadframe is formed by selectively removing portions of a multilayer clad strip to expose a selected pattern of a conductive metal to conform to the desired application of the leadframe. The clad strip may be formed of a base layer of copper alloy, a conducting layer of aluminum or aluminum alloy, and an upper layer of copper or a copper alloy. A layer of tin or lead-tin alloy may be plated onto the upper layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cam shaft including the steps of preparing cam pieces provided with shaft holes and a tubular shaft member having a hollow portion, forming a plurality of grooves extending in the axial direction of the shaft hole at predetermined positions on the inner circumferential surfaces of the shaft holes of the cam pieces, fitting the shaft member onto the shaft holes of the cam pieces after arranging the cam pieces at the predetermined portions of a support tool and thereafter inserting under pressure a tube expanding tool provided with bulged portions corresponding to the grooves into the hollow portion of the shaft member to bulge and deform the shaft member in the radial direction so that the grooves and bulged portions are confronted with each other, thus to bond the cam pieces and the shaft member together.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a brake booster, a step of defining a fixed distance between a peripheral surface on a rear shell of the brake booster and an eye of a linkage member attached to a brake pedal when the movable wall is in a rest position, The wall in the brake booster is adapted to be rotated with respect to a variable surface on the rear shell which acts as a stop for the wall in the rest position. The location of the wall with respect to the variable surface establishes a desired fixed linear dimension between a peripheral surface on the rear shell and an eye on the linkage member which is attached to connecting pin the brake pedal. When the control valve is in the rest position this fixed linear dimension also defines a corresponding fixed location for the pad of the brake pedal with respect to a floor panel in a vehicle.

Abstract: A method of making a novel structure for the first stage of a multiple-stage combustion, in which a metal strip is coated with a catalyst on only one side. The strip is also corrugated with a herringbone pattern. The strip is then folded back and forth upon itself to form a reactor of a desired cross-section. The reactor has rows of channels that are formed between the layers of the metal. The single coated side of the metal defines the walls of the channels in every other row. The fuel-air mixture that flows through the coated channels is combusted. The fuel-air mixture that flows through the uncoated channels is not combusted, and cools the catalyzed surfaces. The herringbone corrugations prevent the layers of metal from nesting together, and also define zigzag paths for flow of combustion gas. The one or more stages subsequent to the ignition stage can employ a catalyst capable of operating at the very high temperatures present in gas turbines. The subsequent stages can also be non-catalytic.

Abstract: An economical adjustable clay cutter for repeatably cutting equal segments of clay is disclosed. The device includes an arbor, cutting means, guide means, locking means, a handle and measuring means. The adjustable clay cutter is designed to reduce the amount of stress and strain to the user's wrist during repetitive use.

Abstract: A folding knife having a blade and a longitudinally extending liner. Pivotally connected to the liner is a blade holder receiver, or shell, which receives the liner when the blade is in a retracted position, to cover and retain the blade within the liner. The liner is also received by the shell when the blade is in the extended position, and through cooperation of the shell with the blade and the liner, the blade can be locked in its extended position. The knife may be opened and closed using one hand, and a sharpening device is provided for attachment to the liner and shell for sharpening the blade.

Abstract: Systems for use in cutting seat belts to free passengers trapped in automobiles comprising a cutter formed in an inverted V-shaped configuration having a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a free end and a pivot end with a flexible apex therebetween, the free end of the first leg being formed with a circular thumb support, the free end of the second leg being formed with a curved finger support, the first and second legs being formed with recesses mutually facing each other; a first blade with a linear cutting edge secured within the recess of the first leg; a second blade with an outwardly curved cutting edge located within the recess of the second leg; and a holster for receiving the cutter, the holster being formed in a V-shaped configuration with elongated side edges terminating in a point adjacent to which the apex of the cutter is positionable, the holster also having a short free edge adjacent to which the supports of the legs are positionable, the short free edge having an opening for the ins

Abstract: A radial guide device for a power saw apparatus to accommodate the radius of the circular pattern to be cut from a hard relatively smooth surfaced planar material. The present invention also contemplates a slidably movable pivot means to adjust a selectively adjustable radius on a fixed guide arm to provide the desired circular pattern in a selected planar material. More particularly, the invention relates to a guide device which allows for a portable electric circular saw to be mounted therein and as an insert to be guided at a desirable fixed radial direction as it transverses the material to be cut.

Abstract: A laser sight mounting device including a mounting block, which has a mounting foot at the bottom for fastening to the flash attachment of a camera, a flash attachment at the top for mounting an electronic flash, a longitudinal center through hole, which receives the laser module of a laser sight, a longitudinal mounting groove inside the longitudinal center through hole, and a side screw hole; a first spring plate mounted inside the longitudinal mounting groove; a second spring plate mounted within the flash attachment of the mounting block to hold down the electronic flash; and a tightening up screw threaded into the screw hole to press the first spring plate causing it to hold down the laser module.

Abstract: A center finding device for locating the geometric center of a workpiece having substantially parallel side surfaces including a pair of crossed arm members pivotally secured to each other by a tubular member with a marking pin received therein and secured at one end and in slidable-pivotal relation to a longitudinal slot in each of a pair of side guide arms whereby when the guide arms are moved into engaging relation with the parallel side surfaces of the workpiece, the crossed arm members are automatically slidable into a position with the tubular member being in a geometrically centered position with respect to the workpiece. In addition, the center finding device can be used in conjunction with an accessory for locating the geometric center of a workpiece having substantially non-parallel side surfaces.

Abstract: This device consists of a clothes rack that attaches to the residential Air Conditioning Condenser Unit and is readily portable, rotates for easy loading, and embodies an adjustable mounting base that clamps or fastens to the existing Condenser Unit. The pre-heated air from the Condenser Unit, which is approximately One Hundred and Fifteen Degrees Farenheit and Thirty Percent Relative Humidity, is circulated through the wet garments, thus utilizing the waste heat as the drying agent.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying of a cellulosic fibrous structure having constant basis weight and/or density or multiple regions varying in basis weight and/or density. Such a cellulosic fibrous structure may have a nonuniform moisture distribution prior to drying by the disclosed method and apparatus. An equally or more uniform moisture distribution is achieved by providing a micropore medium in the air flow path which has a greater flow resistance than the interstices between the fibers in the cellulosic fibrous structure web. The micropore medium is the limiting orifice in the air flow used in the drying process. The micropore medium may be executed in a laminate of plural laminae, each of successively increasing or decreasing pore size. This arrangement provides the advantage that minimal sagging or deformation of each lamina into the next coarser lamina occurs and lateral air flow between the micropore medium and the cellulosic fibrous structure is reduced.

Abstract: The present food dehydrator may be substantially cylindrical in shape including a base member, an air heating and circulation means, a plurality of stackable trays, and a top. Each tray includes an outer wall structure and a platform section which may be separated from each other. Removal of a platform section when the trays are stacked allows for dehydration of larger items, and otherwise allows for easier cleaning of the tray and for replacement of the platform section. Attachment and detachment is performed by rotation of the platform section with respect to the outer wall structure. A method of forming the two-piece tray for the dehydrator is also disclosed.

Abstract: The kiln system for drying green lumber to a predetermined moisture content according to the present invention includes a kiln chamber for enclosing a charge of lumber, a fan in upper portions of the kiln chamber above the stacks of lumber to circulate air through the kiln chamber and through the lumber in the kiln chamber and a first elongate fairing overlying and partially surrounding an upper corner of the charge of lumber. The elongate fairing controls the air flow from the fan in the upper portions of the chamber to increase the efficiency of the air flow and the drying process. For kiln chambers adapted to receive a charge of lumber consisting of a plurality of laterally spaced rectangular stacks of lumber, the elongate fairing preferably overlies and partially surrounds the outer upper corners of the outermost stacks of lumber.

Abstract: An adjustable shoe heel spring and stabilizer device provides the wearer of a shoe the ability to adjust the energy absorption and return characteristics of the shoe to suit their particular needs. An operable adjustment device is located on an exterior surface of the shoe. The wearer operates the adjustment device to selectively position a fulcrum at a desired location relative to upper and lower members of a spring mechanism disposed within the mid-sole of the shoe. The position of the fulcrum defines the energy absorption and return characteristics for the shoe. An indicator is provided for displaying to the wearer the relative position of the fulcrum, and hence the energy absorption and return setting for the shoe.