Abstract: A method of forming a component having a metallic shell (12) and a plastics insert (34). The component is formed by placing the shell (12) inside the mould cavity of a mould assembly (10) which forms part of an injection moulding machine. Prior to injection of plastics material, part of the external surface of the shell (12) is spaced from the opposed surface of the mould cavity. The open end of the shell abuts the adjacent mould cavity and wall so as to form a seal. This end wall is frusto-conical in shape so that, during injection of plastics material, as the shell (12) is reformed by polymer pressure into complete engagement with the surface of the mould cavity, longitudinal contraction of the shell in response to this direct lateral strain is compensated for by the frusto-conical shape so that the seal is maintained.

Abstract: The invention is a stator lamination jig system which comprises a centrally located spindle and a support for a stator lamination having a plurality of holes therein. The support is rotatively-mounted on the spindle for driving the lamination during a notching operation. A plate is included to secure the lamination on the support and a non-rotatable ejector is located below the support which has a lowered position and a raised position. An ejection cylinder is seated upon the ejector which is shaped and positioned to extend through holes in the support. The invention also comprises a cylinder connected to the ejector for driving the ejector. When the cylinder is actuated upwards, the ejector is in a raised position which urges the ejection cylinder through the holes in the support to cause the lamination to be released from the jig.

Abstract: A rotor shaft for electro-dynamic machinery such as a motor vehicle alternator includes a cold-headed slot through a bearing land formed on the shaft. The slot extends axially through a bearing land and either extends radially through a collar portion adjacent the bearing land, or communicates with a radially aligned shaped conductor on a slip ring. Preferably, two diametrically opposed slots are formed, and the slots provide a means for aligning the wires, for example, prior to encapsulation of the rotor by injection molding, while positioning the leads for engagement with the winding terminals and with the conductor rings on the slip ring bushing. Preferably, the shaft is made by a sequential set of cold heading steps which avoid deformation or uneven formation of the groove. A cold headed shaft formed without a collar is preferably through-fed in a single direction through one or more machining stations for production efficiency.

Abstract: A method of forming a crepe paper insulated superconducting magnet coil with fifty percent overlap crepe paper wrapping with the paper wound superconductor subsequently wound into a coil on a coil form pocket using the crepe paper wrap as an insulating and friction reducing component.

Abstract: A low component count and low profile disk drive includes a circuit board with a stiffening layer of stainless steel, a rigid magnetic disk mounted to a spindle motor, and head suspension assemblies mounted to an actuator bearing. The spindle motor and actuator bearing are mounted to the circuit board. Integrated circuits are mounted to the same side of the circuit board as the disk. A voice coil and a magnet assembly for driving and positioning the head suspension assemblies are mounted to the actuator bearing and to the circuit board respectively.

Abstract: In A method of manufacturing a solid inductor having an inner conductor formed by passing through a magnetic, material. A vitreous diffused material is applied to the surface of the magnetic material, and the diffused material is diffused into the magnetic material by heat treatment, to form a diffusion layer exhibiting low permeability. The thickness of this diffusion layer is adjusted, thereby to make it possible to adjust the inductance value of the solid inductor as well as to improve resistance to humidity of the solid inductor.

Abstract: An electrical connector is made repairable by providing a front insert which is removable from and retained in the shell by an O-ring. The shell includes an undercut in which the O-ring is mounted, and the insert includes a circumferential elliptical groove. In use, as the insert assembly is inserted into the shell, the O-ring mounted on the undercut of the shell is compressed by the insert until it reaches the groove, whereupon it expands into the groove in a direction parallel to the direction of insertion, which constitutes the major axis of the elliptical profile of the groove, and thus provides positive retention and sealing without the need for additional retention mechanisms. Removal is facilitated by a removal tool which includes hooks extending from a front circumference of a sleeve of the removal tool. The hooks are inserted through slots in the insert and past a collar provided around the mating interface of the insert.

Abstract: A flexible film-like member having conductive metals filled in tapered holes extending through the thickness is positioned such that the holes of the member face to respective pad patterns on a circuit board on which bumps are to be formed, the conductive metals are then heated and fused so that they are joined and transferred to the pad patterns on the circuit board, and the film-like member is then removed by heating or cleaning liquid.

Abstract: The guide rib 20 is erected on the inner side of the bent busbar insertion groove 18. A strip of conductor piece D' cut to a specific length and held at its ends by the chucks 16 is positioned directly above the busbar insertion groove 18, after which the chucks 16 are lowered to bring the conductor piece D' close to the guide rib 20. The chucks 16 are then moved in arc to bend the conductor piece D' in the same shape as the guide rib 20. The formed conductor is then inserted into the busbar insertion groove 18.

Abstract: A female electrical connector element for connecting a wire lead to a male contact pin has a first end which is crimped to the wire lead and a second end in the form of a socket. The socket includes a cantilevered contact floor and a separate spring contact in opposed relation to the cantilevered contact floor. The male contact pin is inserted between the spring biased contact surface and the cantilevered contact floor to establish an electrical connection. In accordance with the method of fabricating the connector, the cantilevered contact floor is supported sequentially by a series of forming surfaces at a bight portion thereof while the contact floor is being bent through 180.degree.. The side flanges of the female component are then folded over the contact for making an enclosure for defining the socket that retains the unitary spring contact.

Abstract: In one method of making the wheel the parts are temporarily assembled in a fixture with the connector flanges movably engaged with one another, and the center part is precision located relative to the rim in a predetermined orientation relative to the rim bead seats by bodily shifting of the center part as and if necessary relative to the rim to accomplish such alignment. The parts are then permanently assembled in fixed relationship while so located by permanently securing the connector flanges together in a non-take-apart mode to provide a final predetermined permanently fixed orientation of the center part relative to the rim bead seats.

Abstract: A shaving system having a blade and support structure that define external skin engaging surfaces in front of and to the rear of the cutting edge of the blade, the support structure including a shaving aid composite comprised of a blend of ethylene vinyl acetate and a shaving aid composition adjacent the cutting edge of the blade.

Abstract: A twin-blade assembly is formed from two blade steel members (A, B) shaped to have rear mounting legs (3A/B), spring arms (9A, 9B) at opposite ends of the unit, downturned legs (2A, 2B) for reinforcing the members and sharpened blade edges (1A, 1B) on blade strips or margins (5A, 5B). The spring arms can flex to permit relative displacement of the strips (5A, 5B). The assembly may also incorporate a lubricating strip (M), the whole unit and strip being discardable and replaceable as a unit.

Abstract: A reciprocatory dry shaver has a head from mounting three elongated cutter heads, one center cutter head and two outer cutter heads extending in parallel with each other. Each cutter head comprises a holder carrying a stationary cutter and a movable cutter driven to reciprocate in shearing engagement with the stationary cutter. The head frame is mounted on a shaver housing from which a reciprocating element projects to drive the movable cutter of each cutter head. The center and outer cutter heads are floatingly supported at individual longitudinal ends by associated center and outer spring members so that each cutter head is vertically movable relative to the head frame. The center spring members are formed in one of the head frame and the associated holder while the outer spring members are formed in the other of the head frame and the associated holders.

Abstract: A movable blade cartridge including a platform member having a blade seat and a guard member. The guard member is located of forward and parallel to the blade seat so as to form a longitudinal slot between the blade seat and the guard member. A primary blade which is disposed on the blade seat such that the cutting edge of the blade is located rearwardly of the guard member. A substantial portion of the primary blade extends into the slot formed between the guard member and the blade seat such that the blade is flexible into the slot. Both the primary and secondary blade are manufactured and mounted so as to be flexible in response to forces encountered during the shaving operation. The blade cartridge also includes a cap member disposed on the secondary blade which prevents upward movement of the second blade and end clips which are secured to the blade cartridge so as to cover the outer edges of the primary and secondary blades.

Abstract: A revolving blade skinning device is provided with a pair of housing shells, a drive motor mounted within the housing shells, a blade support mounted to the housing shells, a blade mounted on the blade support for rotation relative to the housing shells, and a gear drive situated in the housing shells and connected to the motor and the blade support. The gear drive includes a drive wheel driven by the drive motor and a belt situated between the drive wheel and the blade support. The belt imparts motion from the drive wheel to the blade support. The axis of rotation of the drive motor lies in the plane defined by the blade.

Abstract: A tool handle assembly including a first handgrip to hold a pair of cutting blades, a second handgrip pivoted to the first handgrip and moved to operate the cutting blades, wherein the first handgrip comprises a longitudinal top side, two longitudinal rows of mounting holes bilaterally disposed on the longitudinal top side, two smoothly curved tail wings bilaterally disposed at one end, two projecting blocks inwardly projecting from the tail wings, a rectangular opening defined between the projecting blocks, a rectangular locating hole disposed behind the projecting blocks, and a cushion covered on the top side, the cushion having two longitudinal rows of mounting blocks bilaterally disposed at a bottom side thereof and respectively fitted into the rows of mounting holes, a longitudinal locating rib fitted into the rectangular opening between the projecting blocks, a plurality of transverse spring ribs raised from the bottom side between the rows mounting blocks and stopped against the top side of the first h

Abstract: Method for position measurement, whereby a magnetic field is generated in a measuring volume comprising one or several elongated elements of amorphous material, the magnetic properties of which being influenced by the magnetic field, is arranged in the measuring volume. The measuring volume is composed of several sub-volumes, and the extension of the sub-volumes in the desired measuring direction is chosen in such a way that the extension corresponds to the desired measuring resolution in the measuring directions. The change in magnetic or mechanical properties of the element caused by the magnetic flux intensity in the respective sub-volume along the longitudinal direction of the element is detected, the change being a measure of the position of the element.

Abstract: Scalable measuring apparatus for use by an operator with a laser beam from a laser-level transmitter comprising a vertically disposed grade pole having lower and upper extremities. A laser-level receiver is provided for detecting the laser level beam. A controller is mounted on the grade pole and carryies the laser-level receiver. At least a portion of the controller is being capable of ascending and descending the grade pole. An indicator is electrically coupled to the laser-level receiver for giving a response perceptible to the operator when the laser beam is detected by the laser-level receiver. The controller has a brake for retaining the controller at a predetermined elevation with respect to said grade pole. The controller is capable of ascending and descending the grade pole which is free of markings.

Abstract: A crop, measure and scale system and a measure and scale system are provided for use in preparing an original image for processing. The crop, measure, and scale system includes first and second corner members which define an infinitely adjustable image frame. Each corner member includes a pair of diverging arms, one arm being characterized as an abscissa arm and the other as an ordinate arm, each of which includes an internally facing edge. A calculating measure is mounted on one of the corner members, such calculating measure including a slide rule with a ruler which extends between opposite edges of the cropped image, and a slide which provides for calculation of a reduction/enlargement percentage based on a predetermined desired dimensional change. The measure and scale system includes the calculating measure described above joined to an elongate member.

Abstract: A figure coordinate marking apparatus having a fine movement device capable of easily and accurately adjusting the marker to a specific coordinate position of a figure and a marker capable of clearly indicating a marking point. The figure coordinate marking apparatus is comprised of a main body having rollers provided at each end of a straight horizontal axle perpendicular to a running direction thereof so that the main body can run in only the straight running direction, a display device, an input device, and calculating device. A measuring lever is pivotably supported on the main body to rotate right or left relative to the running direction on a horizontal plane. A first wheel for fine movement substantially in the running direction of the main body, and a second wheel for fine movement in a turning direction of the measuring lever are provided. The first wheel and second wheel are normally kept a small distance above a sheet of paper on which a figure to be measured is drawn, by an elastic member.

Abstract: A device for measuring the gap between the opposed facing surfaces of two adjacent parts, and simultaneously measuring the contour between outwardly facing surfaces of the parts. The device is preferably hand-held, and has a main body with a gap measuring element supported relative to the main body. The gap measuring element is mounted to be moveable along a first path relative to a first reference member carried by the main body. The first reference member is selectively engagable with one of the parts. The gap measuring element is insertable into the gap for engagement with the other of the parts. The gap measuring element is coupled to a transducer for generating a signal representative of the relative position of the gap measuring element along its path. The signal is proportional to the gap between the opposed facing surfaces of the parts. A contour measuring element is also supported relative to the main body.

Abstract: The housing of a position measuring arrangement is fastened over length balancing elements to a first object such as a slide of a machine tool. A measurement embodiment is mounted over a highly elastic adhesive layer on an inner surface of the housing and is scanned by a scanning arrangement. In order to achieve a low-vibration fastening of the housing, it is supported in supporting zones formed between side surfaces of the housing and the exterior surface of the slide. The free length expansion between the housing and the slide is ensured by providing an elastic adhesive layer in the supporting zone.

Abstract: A drying section of a papermaking machine includes several drying groups with at least one drying screen each. At the end of one drying group and/or at the beginning of the next following drying group, a finishing roller is utilized. A finishing nip is formed between one of two finishing rollers and a finishing roller and a drying cylinder of an adjacent drying group. Only the paper web is conveyed through the finishing nip.

Abstract: Methods are providing for cleansing contaminants from substrates, such as semiconductor wafer handling implements, and thereby reduce the incidence of contamination of semiconductor devices being assembled upon the semiconductor wafers. In one aspect of the invention, a substrate such as a semiconductor cassette or other semiconductor wafer handling implement, is inserted into a chamber that is substantially isolated from a surrounding environment. A pressurized, and optionally purified, cleansing medium is directed against at least one surface of the substrate to dislodge contaminants from the substrate surface. Dislodged contaminants are evacuated with negative pressure from the chamber. In a preferred aspect of the invention, the cleansing medium is an inert gas, such as nitrogen, and is applied to the substrate at a pressure from about 10 p.s.i. to about 100 or more p.s.i.

Abstract: A dryer drum coater reduces blue smoke emissions by evacuating the blue smoke from the dryer drum coater independently of the exhaust of combustion products. The blue smoke, produced when heated and dried aggregate is mixed with other asphaltic products such as RAP or liquid asphalt, is preferably evacuated from a vapor outlet formed remote from the exhaust products outlet of the coater and adjacent the heated and dried aggregate inlet of the mixing chamber. Evacuating the blue smoke at this location obviates the need to separate the blue smoke from the combustion products and also prevents the introduction of excess oxygen into the combustion zone of the dryer drum coater. In a particularly preferred arrangement, the evacuated blue smoke is fed directly to the combustion air inlet of the coater's burner blower and is thereby incinerated.

Abstract: A continuous-flow grain steeping and slow grain cooling process and apparatus. The continuous charging of hot, partially dried grain from a heated-air dryer into the top of a grain container in a layer of approximately uniform thickness is accomplished by use of grain spreading equipment. The downward flow of grain through the grain container is regulated by thermostatically controlled sweep and discharge augers located in the bottom of the bin. The grain flows at a rate that allows the grain to remain in a top steeping zone for a predetermined period of time, typically from four to twelve hours. After the initially charged grain is held at the steeping temperature for a predetermined steeping time, a continuous upward flow of ambient air is provided by a fan to cool the grain in a bottom cooling zone. The air flow is controlled by a thermostat to provide air flow at a rate that allows grain to remain in the cooling zone for a predetermined cooling time which is dependent on the airflow rate in cfm/bu.

Abstract: A continuous-flow, slow grain cooling process including the charging of hot, partially dried grain from a heated-air grain dryer into the top of a grain container in an even layer. The downward flow of grain through the grain container is regulated at a rate that allows the grain to remain in a top steeping zone for from four to twelve hours. After the initially charged grain is held at the steeping temperature for a predetermined steeping time, a controlled upward flow of ambient air is provided to cool the grain in a bottom cooling zone. The air flow is provided at a rate that allows grain to remain in the cooling zone until it is cooled close to the ambient air temperature, but the upward flow is controlled such that it will not cool any grain until it has been properly steeped. Cooled dry grain from a layer near the bottom is then discharged from the bottom of the grain container.

Abstract: The temperature of air to heat or cool a product (16, 18) is maintained constant at levels which respectively are substantially higher or lower than the goal temperatures at which the respective products are to be stressed. Controllers (68, 70)having temperature/time profiles (72, 74) control the velocity of this higher or lower temperature air, as supplied by closed loops (20, 22) from high and low temperature sources (24, 26) to the products in their environmental stress chambers (12, 14), or bypassed through bypass conduits (50, 52) to maintain or change the temperatures of the products. High and low temperature sources (24, 26) and the product stress chambers (12, 14) may be interconnected by a cross-over arrangement of branches (80, 82, 84 and 86) to economize energy for heating or cooling the air, and to enable both environmental chambers (12, 14) to be interchangeably used for stress heating or cooling and, thus, to avoid movement of a product for the same purpose.

Abstract: Refuse 21 in a refuse container 2 is heated by a heater 16, and the steam generated from the refuse 21 is condensed by a condenser 8. The ambient temperature near the refuse container 2 is detected by a first temperature detector 6, and the output of the heater 16 is controlled by the output of the first temperature detector 6 so that the temperature near the refuse container 2 may be a specific temperature, and the temperature of the steam flowing out from the refuse container 2 into the condenser 8 is detected by a second temperature detector 7 at the condenser 8. When the temperature change of the second temperature detector 7 exceeds a specific value, the drying process is terminated, so that the drying end time can be detected accurately without allowing to scorch.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a winding device for a fiber web having a carrier drum that is at least partially enveloped by the fiber web, wherein a carrier axis for the fiber web is adapted to fed or moved to the carrier drum and is adapted to contact the carrier drum jacket in an axially parallel winding position, with the goal being to further develop winding devices which limit the danger of web tearing and act against the formation of folds in the fiber webs, with this being achieved in that the fiber web is transferred, from a device, which device precedes the carrier drum in the web moving direction, together with a driving band, to the carrier drum and transferred there from the driving band to the carrier drum.

Abstract: A ventilation structure for a shoe having a sole portion and a connected upper portion utilizing an aperture or slit that is formed through the upper portion of the shoe. The aperture extends along a dimension of the upper portion of the shoe and is overlain with a mesh layer connected to the upper portion of the shoe. A closure, such as a zipper, shuts at least a portion of the aperture and blocks at least a portion of the mesh layer from passage of air from the exterior to the interior of the shoe. The toe portion of the shoe may be further provided with an opening overlain with mesh that is openable or closable with a flap.

Abstract: A reversible insole having a composite structure in which a base insole layer of resilient cushioning material has fabric bonded to its opposite surfaces. Protuberances extend from one surface so the insole may be worn as either a massaging insole or a comfort insole. The insole may be printed with a representation of a reflexology chart and protuberances located to massage selected areas of the foot. Apertures are provided for air circulation. In an alternate embodiment the protuberances are selectively attachable to the base insole.

Abstract: The invention is related to a ski boot having a pivoting front cuff including a rigid shell base on which is at least partially journaled an upper that includes a front cuff and a rear spoiler, the front cuff being pivotally mounted in the end zone of the shell base and covering a longitudinal slit provided in its upper front portion. On either side of the longitudinal slit of the front cuff are defined two transverse tongues that are joined together by at least one flexible traction element interposed between an anchoring element of one of the transverse tongues and a manoeuvering member affixed to the other transverse tongue so as to constitute an inner foot tightening device. According to the invention, the front portion of the front cuff includes slots adapted to allow its free sliding with respect to the corresponding spacers of the tongues so as to be applied permanently thereupon, regardless of the relative position of the tongues in accordance with the state of the inner foot tightening device.

Abstract: Pressurized air is received from a supply source through a timed air valve and is conducted by fixedly mounted copper tubing to locations adjacent flatwork ironer temperature sensors. The tubing directs the intermittent timed bursts of air onto the interfaces between the sensors and rotating heated cylinders to remove lint buildups. A manual override switch is wired in parallel with the timer to allow additional bursts of air at operator discretion.

Abstract: An improved roll cover for use on a flat work ironer is provided, having an improved resin coating. The roll cover is a sheet of thermally resistant fabric which is coated or impregnated with a mixture of an acrylic resin and a stiffening agent. The improved roll cover can be dyed to a particular desired color and will retain its color over extended use.

Abstract: The sign includes a frame having a hub and plural arms extending therefrom. A web is disposed over the frame and may be secured thereto. A support for the sign is attached to at least one of the arms of the frame. The web may be either fully-attached to the frame, may be partially attached thereto, or may be removable from the frame. The web may include some type of reflective device or some type of illuminated device for further calling attention to the sign. The sign web is two-sided, and may contain lettering or other indicia on either one or both sides thereof.

Abstract: A collapsible sign includes a flexible banner supported by a collapsible stand. The collapsible stand, of A-frame configuration, includes two pairs of legs at each end of a cross-member, the apex of each leg pair and cross-member end retained in a unique one-piece connector. Each connector has two leg cups and a cross-member cup attached to a base block by a living hinge. A latch and saddle releasably secure the cross-member cup to the base block in the erected position. A cammed key and keyway releasably lock the leg cups to one another in the erected position. There is a slight interference fit between the cups which assists securing them in the erected position. In breaking down the sign, each leg pivots toward its paired partner upon release of the key from the keyway and the cross-member likewise pivots toward the legs upon release of the latch resulting in all legs and the cross-member being generally parallel to one another in the collapsed position.

Abstract: An improved bolt carrier for a gas operated automatic or semi-automatic firearm of the AR15 or M16 type having a substantial increase in the number and area of lands in the forward end of the bolt carrier. This results in increased accuracy of the firearm and makes the action smoother and more consistent.

Abstract: A releasable bolt lock for two position safety firearms which can be actuated separate from the safety lever and which allows the unloading of the rifle with the safety in the "safe" or "on" position.

Abstract: A gun lock 10 to surround the trigger and trigger guard of a gun 11. The lock 10 has a pair of shield halves 13 and 14 which prevent access to the trigger. The shield halves 13 and 14 are held together by means of a threaded shaft 15 and threaded passage 22 which co-operate, in addition to a shackle member 23 which also extends between the shield halves 13 and 14. A key operable lock barrel 19 is operable to retain the shackle member 23 attached to the shield halves 13 and 14 and is operable to release the shackle member 23.

Abstract: The bore light includes a conductive shell that holds a battery and receives at one end a light bulb and at the other end a cap. The cap has a shaft which, upon being screwed into the cap, will press the battery against the bulb, thereby to cause the filament of the bulb to produce illumination.

Abstract: A hands-free fishing system with a signaling flag comprising a fishing rod formed of a handle at its lower extent and a cylindrical rod at its upper extent is disclosed. An upper extent of the rod has a region for the receipt of a portion of a bracket. A reel is secured to the handle with a line extending upwardly through the eyelet of the rod and the eyelet of the post and downwardly therefrom to the area being fished. An upwardly extending cylindrical support extends upwardly to receive the lower end of the handle whereby when fishing in a hands-free mode, a fish biting on the line will pull the line to pivot the post and raise the flag as an indicator that a bite has occurred.

Abstract: An elastic portable cushion for enveloping the butt-end of a fishing rod for interposition with the fisher-person's body, to protect the body when fighting a fish, the cushion having the property of generally retaining its shape during use and defined by an outer surface having a high coefficient of friction including first device formed therein for receiving the butt-end of the rod in temporary fixed position therein, the device comprising a passageway, of equal or lesser diameter than the butt-end of the fishing rod, passing into the cushion.

Abstract: An artificial lure for supporting live bait, such as crawfish, including a rounded base portion, having a substantially flat lower face for resting on the surface; a hook member extending from the base at an angle so that the barb of the hook is at a position above the base member when the base is resting so that bait positioned on the hook have the appearance of being live in the water; a channel formed in the base for stabilizing the lure, when the base member is being lowered into or pulled through the water; a rattler secured to the base for creating a noise around the lure; and a combination color scheme formed on the base to attract fish.

Abstract: A fish catch chest comprising a boat-shaped hull capable of floating upon a top surface of a body of water. A receptacle has an open top with a compartment therein and is integral with the boat-shaped hull. The compartment will hold fish caught by a skin diver in the body of water. A lid is for closing the open top of the receptacle and sealing the compartment.

Abstract: Release mechanism for releasing a door-spring blocked by a blocking device, which mechanism comprises a temperature-sensitive control element for direct thermal actuation, by means of which the mechanism intervenes in the blocking device at a predetermined temperature of that element such that the door-spring is released. The release mechanism comprises for instance a rod guided for movement in longitudinal direction between a first end position and a second end position under a first bias in the direction to this first end position, and a control element comprising an SME material which at the predetermined temperature encloses the rod under a second bias greater than the first and in opposite direction thereto, which rod is coupled to a control member of the blocking device, which control member keeps the blocking device in operation in the first end position of the rod and renders the blocking device inoperative in the second end position of the rod.

Abstract: A security knob assembly for a panel including a pet door, mounted on the panel remotely from the pet door, the security knob assembly including a latch movable between lock and unlock positions, the latch being operated by rotation of a knob after the knob is pushed in axially from a disengaged to an engaged position. The knob has an array of pins that engage an array of holes when the knob is pushed in to operate the latch. The latch may also be operated by a key cylinder, and the mechanism provides a plug to plug up the opening to the mechanism when a key cylinder is absent.

Abstract: A hurricane window brace arranges brace elements at upper corners of a tilt sash so that the brace elements extend from a plow region of the sash into inside corners of a shoe channel in a resin jamb supporting the sash. When so positioned, the braces maintain a distance between the inside corners of the shoe channels and the plow regions of the sash so that the upper corners of the sash cannot be moved or tilted inward by wind force. Moving the braces upward or laterally, when wind force resistance is not required, allows the sash to tilt.

Abstract: A slide door driving system of a motor vehicle comprises an electric power source and a door driving device to move the slide door between a full-open position and a full-close latched position with an aid of electric power from the electric power source. A manual switch is mounted in the motor vehicle. A control circuit is used for controlling the door driving device in accordance with operation of the manual switch. A so-called "permission switch" is connected to the control circuit. The permission switch is turned ON when an ignition switch for an engine of the vehicle is turned ON. The control circuit is provided with a judging circuit which makes an operation of the manual switch operative only when the operation of the manual switch is carried out under a condition wherein the permission switch is kept ON.