Abstract: A device for magnetically attaching jewelry, name tags or the like to garments. The device includes inner and outer magnets and an anchor attached to the outer magnet. A pin-secured jewelry article or name tag is secured to the garment by passing the pin through a passageway in the anchor and then bringing the inner and outer magnets into magnetically close proximity on opposite sides of the garment.

Abstract: A dual-layer burial urn comprising a hollow outer decorative casing surrounding an inner resilient liner formed of a high-impact plastic. The outer casing is formed from a base resin, such as an acrylic or polymeric material and inert fillers. The outer surface contains an opening at one end of its body, with a recess surrounding the opening. The inner liner has a screw-threaded aperture aligned with the opening and the recess. An inner plastic top having a screw-threaded portion for engaging the aperture of the inner liner is provided for sealing the inner liner.

Abstract: In a needle loom for needling a fiber batt continuously moved through the needle loom, a horizontal driving apparatus connected to a needle bar for horizontally driving said needle bar to and fro is provided which is driven in synchronism with a vertical driving apparatus providing the needle bar with a reciprocating up and down movement by which needles affixed to the needle bar are stitched into the fiber batt to be needled. The timing of the horizontal and vertical movements imposed onto the needle bar is adjusted in a manner that the needle bar horizontally follows the movement of the fiber batt when the needles are stitched in the fiber batt, whereas in the horizontal return stroke of the needle bar its needles are out of the fiber batt.

Abstract: An apparatus for stuffer box crimping a synthetic filament thread includes a thread inlet duct for aspiring and guiding synthetic filament threads to a stuffer box. The apparatus includes a flow duct, the thread inlet duct preceding the flow duct, the flow duct and the thread inlet duct having a common longitudinal axis. The apparatus is provided with a nozzle having an outlet opening merging into the flow duct, for supplying a fluid under pressure. The two or more sets of nozzles may be arranged consecutively along the longitudinal axis of the thread inlet duct and the flow duct in a direction of thread transport.

Abstract: A welding jig comprising a weld head support mounted on a support surface and one or more tube support pedestals having a top groove for supporting a tube in alignment within the weld head. The pedestals may be threaded to provide a height adjustment of the pedestals.

Abstract: A tool and a method for installing and removing a spring for brake shoes on a large vehicle. A shaft has a handle angularly connected to a first end. A spike is mounted on the shaft, the spike being spaced apart and approximately parallel to the shaft. Preferably the shaft has two oppositely formed bends between the spike and the second end of the shaft. The spike engages the arcuate end of the spring and the shaft is leveraged to expand the spring to permit engagement and disengagement of the end of the spring with the brake shoe.

Abstract: A wire harness bundling apparatus includes carrier means for carrying harness wires sequentially, shifting means responsive to the amount of the harness wires carried for shifting the harness wires to an apparatus guide means, tape feeding means placed so as to permit the tape to traverse the harness wire pathway between the guide means. The tape is wound around a bundle of harness wires and upper and lower melting-and-pinching means melts and pinches portions of the tape on opposite sides of the harness wire bundle. A drive means drives the upper and lower melting-and-pinching means together to actuate a severing knife placed between the forward and rearward sides of the binding tape.

Abstract: A clamp ring for a disk stack assembly of a computer disk drive unit includes a lower surface which includes an arcuate rolling contact surface that uniformly distributes a load applied to the clamp ring to components of the disk stack assembly underlying the clamp ring without damaging such disk stack components on load-induced flexion of the clamp ring. A cantilevered section of the clamp ring is disposed radially inwardly of the arcuate rolling contact surface, and is defined by a portion of the lower surface which is raised relative to an adjacent portion of the arcuate rolling contact surface so as to not contact the underlying disk stack components on load-induced flexion of the clamp ring. In use, the clamp ring is heated and then placed over the disk stack components to be clamped together.

Abstract: A method for fixing members includes a step of inserting a conductive thermosetting adhesive between the members to be bonded with each other, and a step of flowing a current directly through the conductive thermosetting adhesive so that the adhesive is cured itself due to Joule effect caused by the current flowed through the adhesive.

Abstract: A machine for corrugating preformed plates that form the core element of a heat exchanger. A fold forming mechanism imparts an initial fold in the deformable links joining a series of preformed plates received from an external source. A gathering mechanism gathers the folded series of preformed plates to produce a flow of pairs of mating plates. Precut lengths of corrugated fins are then inserted between joined adjacent pairs of mating plates and a cut-off mechanism severs the deformable links of preselected pairs of links joining pairs of mating plates to separate individual core elements from the flow of plates.

Abstract: A hand tool for supporting a jaw-type electrical tap thereon during the positioning of the same with respect to an electrical wire and for clamping the tap thereon comprising a pair of elongated handles which are pivotally secured together and which has a tap support operatively secured thereto. The tap support is designed to be removably connected to the electrical tap so that the electrical tap may be positioned with respect to the electrical wire and clamped thereon by pivotally moving the handles towards one another to cause the jaw members thereof to clamp the tap onto the wire.

Abstract: A fixture having an open ended housing cavity defined by an inwardly inclined wall, and including at least one moveable segment having an inwardly facing wall which defines one wall of a stack cavity configured for receiving a plurality of circuits chips positioned one over another for bonding together in a stack configuration, and an outwardly facing wall of the segment is inclined at the angle of the inclined wall of the housing and arranged in mating relation therewith such that when the segment is moved in one direction along the inclined wall of the housing, it will be urged inwardly to align the circuit chips within the stack cavity, and when urged in an opposite direction it can move outwardly to expand the stack cavity for loading and unloading.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a catalyst to be applied to an electrode substrate, the method incorporates cooling the catalyst material to a temperature below a critical temperature and grinding the cooled catalyst to produce a catalyst material which will create a uniform catalytic layer on an electrode substrate. The finished electrode having significantly fewer particles than the electrode prepared by the prior art method.

Abstract: A shield assembly for disc drives and other electromechanical products is described in which the shield for a printed circuit board is imprinted with information concerning how to install and use the disc drive or other electromechanical product. Also described is a method for facilitating installation and use of tape drives and other electromechanical products by equipping them with a shield assembly in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A one side resin sealing type semiconductor device has a semiconductor element which is mounted on one side of a circuit board. Wiring patterns are provided on both sides of the circuit board. The semiconductor element mount portion is sealed with resin. External connecting terminals, such as soldering balls, are joined to the wiring pattern on the other side of the circuit board. The method of manufacturing one side resin sealing type semiconductor devices includes the steps of: positioning and disposing the circuit board formed into an individual piece corresponding to a through-hole formed in a rectangular carrier frame; and conveying the circuit board supported by the carrier frame so as to conduct a series of processing steps such as mounting the semiconductor element, electrically connecting the semiconductor element with the wiring pattern, sealing the semiconductor element mount portion with resin, and connecting the wiring pattern with the external connecting terminals.

Abstract: Excess length 20 of brush seal wires 14 is sheared off with a punch 30 and die 26. A true and accurate diameter 22 is formed. The wires can be ground to a final finish diameter 18 if desired.

Abstract: A new method is provided for repairing cracks in the outer surfaces of structural parts being a superalloy article having a directionally oriented microstructure, such as a blading member. The article may have internal passageways communicating through the end of the article. The method coats and seals cracked outer-surface areas of directionally solidified and single crystal structures by coating the defective area using a High Velocity Oxy-Fuel process (herein also referred to as HVOF), followed by hot isostatic pressing the part.

Abstract: An airfoil and a band or platform member of a vane segment, such as of a turbine engine, are bonded at a non-linear clearance slot formed between a shelf in the band and an end and edge of the airfoil. A reservoir bead of a bonding alloy slurry is deposited at one slot opening, a metallic powder is packed into the slot, and another reservoir bead is applied at a slot second opening substantially to close the slot and entrap the powder therein. Then the reservoir beads and powder are heated to flow material of the beads into the clearance slot. This bonds the airfoil and band securely at a deep pocket or blind slot.

Abstract: A prosthesis for the replacement of hard tissues of human bones and joints, comprising a porous lamination component of metal thin sheets, each having a plurality of through holes and a thickness of 150 .mu.m or less, and being unharmful to the living body, the porous lamination component being formed such that the sheets are laid over one another and are then diffusion-bonded therebetween into one body by heating so that the through holes communicate with one another in the direction of the thickness thereof, and the prosthesis being entirely or partially composed of the porous lamination component. The present invention also relates to a method of making such a prosthesis. The present invention can provide prostheses which are not required to be replaced again, thereby imposing a less burden to patients.

Abstract: A detachable oscillating unit is provided which converts a conventional wet shave razor, such as a disposable razor, into an oscillating wet shave razor. The oscillating unit includes a body forming a hollow interior cavity and a pair of attachment members which are fixed to the body for removably attaching the body to the handle of the razor. The attachment members form a longitudinal channel which receives the handle therein and the handle is resiliently clamped or gripped therebetween. The oscillating unit also includes an electric motor mounted within the hollow interior cavity which has a rotatable shaft extending therefrom, an eccentric weight connected to the shaft and disposed within the hollow cavity, and a battery operatively connected to the motor. The motor rotates the eccentric weight to provide a vibration signal which is transmitted from the motor, through the body and the attachment members, to the handle of the razor where it is transmitted to a cutting blade.

Abstract: A tool for removing insulation from an electrical cable, has a pair of levers pivotally joined at a fulcrum point to each other. Each lever has a handle and a jaw on opposite sides of the fulcrum point. The jaws have a plurality of notches of different curvatures which come together in a closed state for stripping insulation from electrical wires of different gauges. One of the jaws also contains a ripper for cutting away the sheathing from an electrical cable. The ripper is formed by a ripper notch with first and second sides that diverge at an acute angle from a vertex to an opening that faces away from the handles. The first side of the ripper notch has a beveled surface which forms a sharp knife edge that cuts the sheathing and the second side is formed by a cylindrical guide pin. When the tool is used, the guide pin is inserted into the end of the cable and directs the sheathing into the ripper notch while preventing the insulated wires within the cable from being damaged by the knife edge.

Abstract: An edge guided tool for scoring flat panels comprises a cutter assembly sliding on a track mounted on a conventional T-square vertical rail. A cutting tool body supporting a cutting plate over a panel to be cut is slideably mounted in the track on a resilient spring plate such that when the cutting blade is urged down toward the panel on the bending spring plate, the slide is urged against track sides to prevent further sliding, locking the slide and the blade in an alignment position. With the blade locked parallel to a T-square fence rail, as the T-square is moved with its fence rail abutted along a panel edge as a guide while the cutting blade is urged into the panel, the panel is scored along its length parallel to its length.

Abstract: A holographic sundial comprising a hologram made using a holographic recording apparatus including a light-sensitive recording medium, a three-dimensional model, in one or more parts, bearing a plurality of indicia over a range of angles corresponding to hour angles of the sun, illumination of the three-dimensional model such that light is incident on the light-sensitive recording medium from every angle of the three-dimensional model in a manner conformal to the represented hour angle, and a reference ray of light incident on the recording medium from one angular direction which defines the angular direction for viewing the recorded image. The hologram, under direct illumination by light from the sun, produces a continuously varying image which indicates the time of day.

Abstract: The present invention herein called "LABEs", comprises a manipulative for assisting students in the visual understanding of the relationships of all angles in a rectangle, triangle, or other such geometric shapes relative to their side lengths, thus allowing the student to prove theorems used in the teaching of geometry. The manipulative further comprises a disk having indicia representing a 360 degree compass, the disk having a first fixed leg, bearing indicia in units of length, extending from the disk at a point adjacent the zero degree indicia mark, and a second leg, having a sleeve portion, which is pivotally attached to the center of the disk by a snap grommet, the sleeve portion being capable of accepting the fixed leg of a second LABE in a longitudinal, adjustable manner therein.

Abstract: The monitor for detecting changes in the circumference of an object includes a strip having an elastic portion and an inelastic portion, a self-adhesive base, an indicator guide, and one or more support guides. The strip and base together encircle the object to be monitored, forming a snug-fitting ring around the object, the strip being capable of elongating or contracting with circumference changes of the object. The inelastic portion and indicator guide includes an indicator and scale to show the changes in the dimensions of the object as the object expands or contracts.

Abstract: The generation of volatiles from liquid or solid materials is enhanced and accelerated by exposure to microwave radiation. Normally the energy transfer is effected preferentially toward the liquid or solid materials over the generated gaseous volatiles. Sufficient energy is provided at a selected rate that enhances the generation of volatiles to effect removal as vapor or to produce a pressurized vapor phase. Flow-through separations from a matrix having a microwave-absorbing liquid component are conducted by exposing to microwave radiation to vaporize this component and processing the vapor either by flowing through a selective permeable membrane, or by enclosing the vapor and matrix in a confined space and flowing matrix through a selected separation medium, and recovering residual matrix. These separations are particularly useful in analysis contexts.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is an ultraviolet curing process that causes a wrinkle pattern to appear on the surface of a curing layer. Initially, the primary stage of the process is generated by irradiating a photopolymerizable layer with far ultraviolet light wherein the dominant wavelength emitted is 254 nanometers. Then, the second stage of the process is performed by heating the photopolymerizable layer. Finally, the third stage of the process irradiates the layer with high pressure vapor ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Residual moisture is removed from an article by placing the article in a chamber, supplying heated fresh air to the chamber via one or more air knives, and evacuating the chamber to remove the residual moisture. The air knives entrain ambient air from within the chamber by Coanda effect air flow, thereby circulating a mixture of fresh air and ambient air about the article. The supply of air to the chamber is interrupted while the chamber is being evacuated to reduce the air pressure within the chamber to on kPa to vaporize residual moisture in the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a waterproof shoe with a laminate positioned against the inner side of the outer layer, which includes at least one waterproof, water-vapour permeable interlining and a lining, where: the lower area of the laminate is essentially parallel to the underside of the outsole; the upper surface of the lower area of the laminate facing into the inner area of the shoe forms a continuous surface with the upper side of the outsole facing into the inner area of the shoe and is essentially parallel to the underside of the outsole; the lower area of the outer layer is joined to the laminate exclusively via the outsole; provisions for shaping are fitted in the toe and shank areas of the outsole.

Abstract: The invention is a waterproof shoe which is characterized in that the lower edge of the upper material and the lower edge of the functional material layer are cut to different lengths so that one of the two edges projects over the other edge, and characterized in that at least the area of the insole adjacent to the seam consists of a material which is permeable to the plastic material used for the outsole in its liquid injection state, and the lower edge of the functional material layer is embedded into the plastic material used for the outsole.

Abstract: A variable-height insole system for a shoe includes a soft-flexible insole and a plurality of heel supporting members in the shoe under the insole. The heel supporting members generally increase in hardness in a downward direction. Selectable lift inserts insertable between the heel supporting members have the greatest hardness.

Abstract: A shoe is provided having one or more selectively extendable spikes mounted to the sole. The sole contains one or more spike housings, each retaining a spring-biased spike selectively movable between a retracted or extended position with respect to the housing as desired. A slide member disposed in the sole of the shoe is manually operated to extend or retract the spikes.

Abstract: A shoe for use in snowboarding includes an upper section having a bottom and opposed sides which enclose a wearer's foot and lower leg, and a sole that is secured to the bottom of the upper section. The upper section is made from a thermoformed plastic material which is more flexible than the material forming the sole. The sole includes a plurality of pairs of lateral extensions extending upwardly along each of the opposed sides for engaging with corresponding hollowed sections provided in the upper section of the shoe to allow securement thereof. Preferably, the lateral extensions further include hooks or the like at their ends for allowing the passage of laces or straps to tighten the shoe to the lower leg and foot of the wearer.

Abstract: A shoe cleat for an athletic shoe. The shoe cleat comprises a first end which removably attaches to the underside of a shoe; a second end which is connected to the first end of the shoe cleat and which includes a surface which engages with a ground surface when the shoe cleat is attached to a shoe; and wherein the ground-engaging surface of the second end of the shoe cleat includes an anti-slip surface.

Abstract: A deodorizer for masking foot and shoe odors through controlled release of fragrance is claimed.

Abstract: An improved shoe have a light-emitting diode and a batter contained therein. The light-emitting diode is turned on when the wearer of the shoe exerts pressure on the heel of the shoe as in walking or running. Preferably, the light-emitting diode is at the back of the heel, and more than one light-emitting diode may be used.

Abstract: A dredge head for dredging sludge by a trailing and pushing motion thereby defining a trailing and pushing direction is configured to be fitted on a ladder of a stationary dredger. The ladder is movable in the trailing and pushing direction for moving the dredge head.

Abstract: A quick hitch assembly mountable to a hydraulic arm of heavy duty machinery for hitching an implement having at least one pair of outwardly extending parallel connector brackets. The assembly includes two or more parallel load transmitting plates on a common shaft which are dimensioned to be located parallel to at least one of the bracket pairs. The assembly also includes one or more hook elements for hooking onto the implement, and at least one hydraulically activated ram with a link pin displaceable between a bracket and a plate to form a positive lock between the implement and the assembly.

Abstract: An electric iron device that employs indicia markings along both sides of an iron sole-plate used for accurately gauging and pressing any desired width of hem or cuff of a fabric, thereby eliminating the need for basting the fabric prior to pressing. The spaces between the indicia marks are alternately colored to provide an easy visual guide reference when pressing the hem fold to a desired width.

Abstract: A perpetual calendar has a top sheet member having several viewing apertures formed therein. The top sheet displays on a top surface thereof in seven vertical columns the dates of the month from one to twenty-eight. One of the apertures is positioned to display up to three additional dates of the month after the numeral 28. An intermediate substrate layer is disposed beneath the top sheet and is rotatably mounted thereto. This substrate displays on a top surface thereof data for indicating days of the week, which is displayable through one of the apertures. A bottom substrate or sheet is disposed beneath the intermediate substrate and is rotatably mounted with respect to the other two substrates or sheets. This substrate layer displays on a top surface thereof the 12 months of the year and also month ending date or dates for months having more than 28 days.

Abstract: A display device for planar elements such as diskettes, credit cards and the like comprises a support portion and an integral display portion constructed in such a manner that the portions are relatively movable, through a periscoping action of the display portion, between a planar configuration of the device wherein the display portion and thus the planar element is substantially covered by the support portion, and an erected configuration of the device wherein the display portion extends upwardly from a support formed by the support portion so as to display the planar element. In one embodiment, the element is supported by a retainer band while in another a pocket is formed between a display panel and an end panel of the display portion. In another embodiment, an end panel comprises a pair of folded over panels, one of which includes a notch in an edge adjacent to the fold line so that the end panels form a recessed pocket for, e.g., a credit card.

Abstract: A crystal water ball device comprising a combination of a globe and a housing supported, via a securely mounted support plate, over a base frame. A lower cup is rotatably supported on the base frame in a frictional manner and is prevented from an upward movement relative to the base frame. A transmission mechanism is provided for driving the lower cup to rotate.

Abstract: A dual pendulum display apparatus comprising a housing, a motor which is fixed to the housing and which has an output shaft, an output gear which is driven by the output shaft, which is mounted on the housing for rotation relative thereto about an output gear axis, and which has thereon a projection spaced from the output gear axis, a pivot arm mounted on the housing for pivotal movement relative thereto about a pivot arm axis spaced from the output gear axis, the pivot arm having therein a longitudinal slot receiving the projection for reciprocal sliding movement of the projection in the slot, such that rotation of the output gear and movement of the projection in the slot causes pendulum type motion of the pivot arm, the pivot arm having opposite first and second ends spaced from the pivot arm axis, first advertising material mounted on the first end of the pivotal arm, and second advertising material mounted on the second end of the pivot arm, such that the first advertising material and the second adverti

Abstract: A banner material holder has a bar supported against loads by a support device. The bar has at a predetermined circumferential position a longitudinally disposed opening for holding one of the edges of the banner material. The bar is adapted to attach to the support device along a transverse axis that is angularly spaced from the predetermined circumferential position. After an edge of the banner material is secured along the bar at the predetermined circumferential position, a portion of the banner material is wound around the bar. Then the bar is supported along the transverse axis.

Abstract: The twist tie article permits simultaneous banding and tagging of merchandise and has a twist tie for banding about merchandise and a tag comprised of an information portion for displaying printed matter and an attachment portion for attaching the tag to itself after encircling the tag about a section of the twist tie. The tag is formed of water resistant sheet material folded along the boundary between the information and attachment portions with the portions extending from the fold in an approximately parallel orientation. The attachment portion is bonded to the information portion, with the twist tie situated between the information and attachment portions and between the fold and the bond. The tag is thereby securely and reliably attached about the twist tie without need for relying upon the formation of a bond between the tag and the twist tie.

Abstract: A corner member for a front-loading poster or picture frame is disclosed. The corner members are assembled between adjacent frame sections which have rotating cover members hingedly attached to base members. One or more raised protrusions or ridges are provided on the surfaces of the corner members adjacent the frame sections in order to provide improved manufacturing, assembly and operation of the frame. The raised ridges keep the cover members centered between the corner members and eliminate binding during opening and closing of the frame sections.

Abstract: A gun lock assembly includes an engagement portion with a locked position in which a portion of the firing mechanism is operatively engaged to prevent firing of the firearm, and an unlocked position in which operation of the firearm is permitted. The lock preferably includes a lock housing with structure for attaching the lock housing to the firearm. An adapter can be utilized to facilitate attachment of the lock to a variety of different guns. A preferred combination lock is disclosed with structure for altering the combination. An embodiment that is suitable for long arms is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tamper proof multi-functional multipurpose safety lock is provided which will render a firearm inoperable until a person utilizes a collapsible rod key coded tool head is used to remove the safety lock. A contoured insert is placed into an ejection port on a slide when the slide is in its most rearward position. The contoured insert has a socket, so that it will accept a lug on a dummy cartridge that is carried in a magazine. When a keeper is inserted into the barrel with the collapsible rod key coded tool head, the keeper will lock the dummy cartridge to the contoured insert. Accordingly, the firearm will be completely locked up including the magazine and the slide. In firearms that do not have magazines the dummy cartridge is eliminated.

Abstract: A shoulder-launched multiple-purpose assault weapon having a modified spotter rifle with a top-mounted rocket launcher tube is provided. The spotter rifle forms the base structure of the weapon and all weapon controls are located on the spotter rifle. The spotter rifle has several dual-function mechanisms which perform the combined functions of assembly and safing, bolt-locking back and cartridge ejecting, simultaneous adjustment of both open and optical sights, firing, selectively, of both the spotter round and the rocket round. The combination of these dual-firing mechanisms provides a lighter weight, better-balanced and smaller weapon. The reduction in parts count improves reliability and lowers cost. Other improved features include an adjustable spotter rifle barrel used to match the boresight of the rocket tube and an improved locking mechanism. A dual function trigger assembly operated two sears from a single trigger.

Abstract: An adaptor allows a known fishing pole to receive at least two fishing reels for being simultaneously used. The adaptor includes a mounting foot that is designed to be received in the structure of the known pole that receives a single fishing reel. Another part of the adaptor is designed to receive the two or more fishing reels and to support them on the fishing pole.The two reels may be used to fish at large distances by attaching a conveying device, for example a balloon, to one of the lines. The second of the lines passes through a ring attached to the first line for carrying the second line away from the fisherman.