Abstract: A bath scrubber comprises an elastic webbed tube, two first lashing members and one second lashing member. The webbed tube has a periphery which is pleated continuously in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the webbed tube. The first lashing members are secured respectively to both ends of a first radial direction of the webbed tube. The second lashing member is secured to the periphery of the webbed tube such that the second lashing member is perpendicular to the first radial direction of the webbed tube so as to enable the webbed tube to form two expanded integral parts of different sizes.

Abstract: A vacuum and piping system can be installed on tables, bars, and the like, quickly and effectively for the purpose of removing cigarette smoke. The multi-component system includes vacuum nozzles, ashtrays which are threadably attachable to the nozzles, a system of smoke removing piping, and a large filtering tank and vacuum cleaning unit located at a remote location. The vacuum cleaning unit employs a wet and dry vacuum cleaner to pull cigarette smoke from ashtrays and overhead smoke capturing nozzles and direct it to a water filter for cleansing. The ashtrays are fixedly secured to tables and bars, and they include threadably openable and closeable nozzles. When open, the nozzles may be used to withdraw cigarette smoke to the cleaning filter, and when closed, water may be piped through the system for purposes of removing captured ashes and other debris. The nozzles may also be partially opened to allow a fine spray of water to be directed into ashtrays so that they can easily cleaned with a hand cloth.

Abstract: Device for use on ski pole handles, as an aid for keeping the handle against or in close vicinity to the user's hand, comprising an element adapted to be fastened by insertion of an attachment member on the element in a strap aperture in the handle, whereby a portion of the element protrudes from the handle.

Abstract: Two laterally spaced hinges (18, 20) each comprising a pair of pivotally connected brackets (22, 24) (74, 74') one bracket being connected to the hood (10) (10') or deck lid and the other to the edge of the vehicle opening. A pair of links (42, 44) (82, 84) pivotally connected together at one end extend between the brackets of each hinge. Each pair of links is pivotally connected at opposite ends to the associated brackets and in a first embodiment arranged such that the links of one pair (42) fold and unfold in opposite directions from the links of the other pair (44) when the hinges are swung during opening or closing of the hood or deck lid. In a second embodiment, the two pairs of links (82, 84) fold in the same direction. A torsion rod (36) (104) extends between the hinges and is connected at opposite ends to the links of each pair, such that upon closing the deck lid or hood, the links twist the torsion rod at its ends in opposite directions to tension it.

Abstract: A cable tie which can be used for bundling electrical wires or many other objects. The cable tie of this invention comprises an elongate strap of plastic material composed of a longitudinal channel on one side and transversal notches on the other. This cable tie secures the wires by inserting its tail through either side of its block head. When the tail of the cable tie is inserted into the aperture located on a first side of the block head, the said cable tie becomes locked and impossible to be open (not re-usable). However, when the tail of the cable tie is inserted into the aperture located on the opposite side of the block head, the said cable tie becomes locked but re-usable by using a lever arm mechanism to release the elongate strap from the block head and open the cable tie.

Abstract: Coupling piece for the detachable connection of corner fittings of containers stacked one above the other on board ships. Work to reduce the manual effort involved in coupling together the containers, often semi-automatically. The satisfactory operation of such coupling pieces depends essentially upon the observance of various operating specifics. If this is not done, malfunctions will result.The coupling piece according to the invention is intended to be able to be operated in a simple and error-free manner in order to avoid such malfunctions. To this end, an actuating device (22) for twisting the locking bolt (21) displaying crossbolts (32, 33) for connecting the containers is provided with a rope (49) displaying two pull cords (57, 58), which rope is connected centrally to the locking bolt (21). As a result of the two pull cords (57, 58), it is possible to twist the locking bolt (21) both clockwise and anti-clockwise.

Abstract: A hook adapted to be attached to an elongated cord, comprising a hook body having a base, a side and a top curved portion and a latch attached to the base portion. The free end of the latch can be releasably locked to the hook body. A flexible member extends upward from the base in between the side of the hook body and the latch so that the latch and the tongue define a space in which the cord is placed. The cord can be securely attached to the hook by placing the cord between the flexible member and the latch and then locking the latch to the hook body. Upon locking the latch, the cord cannot slide or rotate within the space and is thus securely attached to the hook. The invention also comprises an automobile cargo net on which a plurality of such hooks are attached.

Abstract: A buckle for safety belts in vehicles comprises a load bearing housing in which an insertion path for receiving an insert tongue is formed. A movable latch is mounted on the housing. A casing is provided which surrounds the housing. The casing is provided with an opening at a rear side thereof remote from the insertion path. Within the casing at least one electric switch is arranged. This switch is fitted through the opening in the buckle in an already assembled condition thereof.

Abstract: A rotary needling process including a multitude of felting needles repeatedly driven into a fibrous structure disposed on a surface of a needle penetrable support as the support is rotated about an axis of rotation.

Abstract: In a warping machine, once a temporary feed speed for a warping reed is set in synchronism with the speed of rotation of the warping drum, the winding thickness of the warp lap is detected several times and the feed speed is corrected depending on the number of revolutions of the warping drum and the winding thickness that results therefrom. The winding of the warp lap is then completed at the corrected feed speed. During a starting phase, a theoretically correct feed speed for at least the first revolution of the warping drum is derived from warp parameters, such as the total number of threads, the width of the warp and the yarn count. The winding thickness of the first warp section is continuously and contactlessly measured during a learning phase that follows the starting phase, or during the starting phase. For that purpose, a winding thickness measurement arrangement is held at a predetermined, substantially constant distance from the surface of the warp layer that has just been wound.

Abstract: An array of M.times.N piezoelectric actuators is prepared by:(1) forming a multilayered ceramic structure having M layers of a first conductive metallization and M+1 layers of a piezoelectric material;(2) obtaining a composite ceramic wafer by slicing the multilayered ceramic structure in a direction normal to the layers of the first conductive metallization;(3) providing a plurality of regularly spaced horizontally directional trenches running parallel to each other wherein each of the trenches is located at an equidistance from two adjacent layers of the first conductive metallization;(4) depositing a first and second external electrode layers;(5) polarizing the pair of layers of the piezoelectric material located between the first and second external electrode layers;(6) forming N-1 regularly spaced vertically directional cuts on the poled composite ceramic wafer prepared using steps (3), (4) and (5) to thereby obtain the array of M.times.N piezoelectric actuators.

Abstract: A driving section applied with an input a.c. voltage and a generator section for generating an output potential are incorporated in a piezoelectric ceramic transformer, and the generator section is polarized through a two-step polarizing technique where an electric field is created in the generator section in high temperature atmosphere and, thereafter, the temperature is decreased without changing the electric field, thereby saturating the polarization without a crack.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of multilayer electronic components, comprises the steps of:(a) Manufacturing a laminated sheet (1) in which layers of ceramic tape are each provided on one side with a pattern of electrodes; are stacked so that the electrode patterns on consecutive layers are offset back and forth with respect to one another, and are pressed together, cutting the laminated sheet into segments in which consecutive electrodes with a gas cooled laser beam, are alternately exposed at a different segment edge with a gas cooled laser beam; sintering the segments and providing electrical contacts which interconnect the electrodes exposed at given segment edges.

Abstract: A tool turret has a turret housing and a hollow supporting column. A head is provided at one end of the supporting column. The other end of the supporting column is connected with the turret housing. A tool face is mounted rotatably relative to the head and is lockable with this head. The tool face has at least one recess for a tool. A torque overload protection arrangement is provided between the hollow supporting column and the head and/or between the hollow supporting column and the turret housing.

Abstract: A plurality of lengths of window or door framing material which have weatherstrip receiving channels are disposed on a support surface (10). An operator controls (14) a carriage (16) to move from a home position to the opposite end of the support surface. The operator takes free ends of strips (18) of weatherstripping which extend through a pinch roller assembly (22). A portion of each strip near the free end is inserted into the channel manually and the free end is clamped (50, 52) in the carriage. When all the strips are started, the operator changes the differential pressure across the piston of a rodless cylinder (34) returning the carriage to its home position pulling the weatherstripping through the channels. At the home position, the carriage releases the free ends of the weatherstripping and the operator cuts the weatherstripping adjacent the pinch roller assembly. The framing material with inserted weatherstripping is removed from the support surface and the process repeated.

Abstract: The invention provides an archival storage system for shielding magnetic media from a full spectrum of electromagnetic fields, static electricity, and humidity. Full spectrum EMF shielding may be achieved by providing the storage container with a continuous conductive layer along or on an interior region of the storage container. Also, shielding against intense, low frequency magnetic fields may be provided by a ferrous metal sheet, separated from the stored magnetic media by an insulator, which has been placed a plane generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the reels of a videotape or floppy disk. Further, a moisture seal may be provided to prevent moisture from reaching the stored magnetic media and thereby enhance the longevity of the stored magnetic media, and a desiccant may be provided to maintain or stabilize a low humidity environment within the storage case.

Abstract: The wire handling apparatus of the present invention comprises a length measuring unit, a first clamp mechanism and a second clamp mechanism, a cutter mechanism, a first terminal pressing mechanism and a second terminal pressing mechanism, a first carrier mechanism and a second carrier mechanism, and a wire discharge mechanism, and synchronous moving means for upwardly/downwardly moving a receiving clamp part of the wire discharge mechanism in synchronization with upward/downward movement of a clamp part of the said second clamp mechanism in a terminal pressing operation of the said second terminal pressing mechanism is provided while the position of the said receiving clamp part is coincided with the position of a coated wire so that grasping of the coated wire by the receiving clamp part is enabled in the terminal pressing operation of the second terminal pressing mechanism.

Abstract: A wire-insertion and cutting head assembly for a telephone wire impact-type termination tool is selectively operable to effect either a non-cutting mode of operation, or a cutting mode of operation, by selectively positioning a rotatable cam pin-based arrangement. The cam-pin based arrangement is configured such that, for a first rotational pin orientation, during axial translation of the wire insertion blade into the bore of the blade receptacle, the axial bore of the shaft portion of the wire insertion blade passes by the cylindrical shaft portion of the cam pin, and a cam-shaped surface of the cam pin enters into and passes through a reduced width region of a cam-shaped opening of a scissor-shaped blade, which prevents rotation of the cutting blade.

Abstract: Two housing members and the stator are precision machined on diameters and assembled such that the machined diameters coact to locate the members which then serve as a reference location for the subsequently assembled parts. The present invention reduces the number of critical machined features compared to a piloted assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a processing method for fabricating a superconducting magnetic coil using a mandrel having a consumable component. When exposed to a final processing step, the consumable component is mechanically weakened through oxidation or thermal decomposition. The mandrel can then be easily removed from the coil without straining the conductor, thus preserving the coil's electrical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A test fixture for assembling and electrical testing of a magnetic head includes a fixed baseplate, a cage, and an X-Y positioner that is adjustably mounted on the baseplate. The cage is formed of a flat, thin, elongated arm and is secured at its rear end to the X-Y positioner. The forward end of the cage extends into a notched section that surrounds part of the slider. A stationary mounting block supports and retains the suspension in a fixed position relative to the slider. In another embodiment, the rear end of the cage is secured to the stationary mounting block and the X-Y positioner supports the suspension. The testing method includes pre-wiring a slider and separately mounting the wired slider and suspension into the test fixture. Adhesive is applied on the slider or suspension for establishing a temporary bond between the slider and the suspension. The suspension is then loaded onto and temporarily positioned relative to the slider.

Abstract: A thermostat includes a case assembly with two terminals and movable contacts, one of which is on a resilient blade to open and close a circuit through the terminals. A bimetal disc actuates the blade by heating to open the contacts. A base defines an interface with the case assembly and supports the disc; the interface being deformed or crushed sufficiently to position the blade to define the threshold temperature and to couple the base and case assembly together. The deformable interface is preferably formed by upstanding, curved projections on the base and mating with the case assembly. When deformed, the projections are substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel of the base so that the disc is centered, but is freely movable. Bendable legs secure a cap in position and lock the case assembly and the base together.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically press-fitting a turntable has driving motor attachably/detachably installed to/from a driving motor fixing part. A turntable assembly fixing part is attachably/detachably installed with a turntable assembly and arranged to allow a rotating shaft of the turntable assembly to be exactly coaxial with a motor shaft of the driving motor. An insertion lug is formed at a lower surface of the turntable assembly fixing part to be fitted/separated into/from a groove in an upper corresponding surface of a turntable. A motor shaft fixing part arranged to an upper portion of a drive chassis coupled to the driving motor includes a stand portion formed with an elongated guide hole for receiving/separating the motor shaft and a motor shaft supporting portion which has a sidewall upwardly bent to perpendicularly extend from an edge of the elongated guide hole of the stand portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for placing electrically-conductive balls on electrodes of workpieces so as to form projected electrodes includes a ball-placing head which picks up the conductive balls from a reservoir. Suction holes for respectively suction-holding the conductive balls are formed in a lower surface of a box member of the ball-placing head. Recesses are formed respectively in portions of this lower surface where the suction holes are not formed. The box member of the ball-placing head is caused to rest on an upper surface of layers of conductive balls stored in a container of the reservoir. In this condition gas is blown or injected into the container so as to fluidize the conductive balls. At this time the gas flows upward into the recesses in the lower surface of the box member, thereby sufficiently fluidizing the whole of the upper layer of conductive balls, so that all of the suction holes can effectively and securely pick up and hold the conductive balls.

Abstract: A mounting head, a mounting apparatus, and a mounting method which are capable of contacting an electronic component with a substrate with a small contact load and mounting the component on the substrate, are provided. A suction device 120 is fit on a splined axis portion 118 of a support shaft 84 via a ball spline 126, is biased downward by a first spring 130, and is biased upward by a second spring 134. A suction nozzle 124 is attached to a nozzle holder 122 by engaging engagement ridges 172 of sheet springs 166 fixed to the suction nozzle 124 with engagement grooves 144 of the nozzle holder 122, respectively. Prior to the mounting of electronic components 178, a relationship between contact load and position of lift 28 is obtained, and a position to which the lift 28 is moved downward for mounting each electronic component 178 is pre-determined. Thus, each component 178 is contacted with a printed circuit board with an appropriate load.

Abstract: The current invention is directed to multiple fish hook hold-downs to secure a connector housing to a circuit assembly at least prior to or during soldering of electrical terminals mounted in the connector to the circuit board. The multiple fish hook hold-down comprises contact portions whose one ends are joined together to form a common adjoining portion, intermediate portions whose proximal ends are integral with the other ends of the contact portions, and fish hook portions integral with distal ends of the intermediate portions. The multiple fish hook hold-downs are initially placed in the connector housing at the contact portion of the hold-down. Prior to assembly, the circuit assembly and the connector housing with the hold down in place may be separately transported. When assembling, fish hook portions of the hold-down are placed in a hold-down engagement hole, and the fish hook portions anchor themselves on an inside surface of the hole so as to secure the connector housing onto the circuit assembly.

Abstract: A method of making a plate through hole printed circuit board, comprises the steps of: a) forming conductive circuit elements on two opposed faces of a non-conductive substrate; b) coating the substrate and circuit elements with a de-sensitising material; c) forming holes through the substrate, each hole passing through a circuit element on each of the opposed faces of the board; d) treating the board to render the substrate exposed in the holes receptive to the action of a metallic plating solution; e) removing the de-sensitising material; and f) treating the board with a metallic plating solution to deposit conductive metal in the holes to the desired thickness to provide an electrical connection through each hole between two opposed conductive circuit elements. This may be in two stages, with an initial thin layer of copper being deposited, followed by a main layer of nickel to the desired thickness.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multiple layer circuit board with stacked vias of fine dimension and pitch. A base laminate with conductive pattern is coated with a dielectric which is photolithographically processed to create holes exposing selected regions of the underlying conductive pattern. The holes through the dielectric are plated to form via connections between the surface and the conductive pattern on the base laminate. The recess created by the via is filled with a conductive and plateable polymer which upon curing forms a conductive plug. A second dielectric layer is deposited on the board structure and in succession photolithographically processed to expose the underlying plated via and plug. The hole in the second dielectric is plated and filled with conductive polymer so as to create a second via vertically aligned with and electrically connected to the underlying first via.

Abstract: A universal AC/DC electrical connector for selectively coupling either a mating direct electrical current (DC) electrical connector or a mating alternating electrical current (AC) electrical connector to selectively receive both direct electrical current (DC) and alternating electrical current (AC) therein. The AC/DC electrical connector has a pair of direct current contacts, a pair of alternating current contacts, and a ground contact. When DC electrical connector is coupled to the AC/DC electrical connector, the direct current contacts and the ground contact electrically engage corresponding electrical contacts of the DC electrical connector, while the alternating current contacts of the AC/DC electrical connector remains uncoupled, i.e., alternating current connects of the AC/DC electrical connector does not electrically engage the contacts of the DC electrical connector.

Abstract: A tappet in an internal combustion engine comprises a cylindrical body and a cam receiving plate on the top wall of the cylindrical body. To manufacture the tappet by forging, light metal material is provided on the surface which has a groove of the cam receiving plate, and forged in a die to mold the body and to connect the body with the cam receiving plate by a single step, thereby decreasing the number of mechanical steps and cost.

Abstract: A method for repairing a turbine engine vane segment of at least one airfoil disposed between band or platform members originally assembled in a designed relationship uses locating features integral with at least the band members and used in original assembly. For repair, the members are separated and at least one member is selected for reassembly, while preserving substantially in original form locating features of the selected member. A replacement member is provided for reassembly with the selected member, and the members are reassembled using the preserved locating features for positioning the members in the designed relationship. The apparatus provides elements for moving the segment members into and holding in the designed relationship.

Abstract: An ink jet recording head is formed by forming a solid layer of removable material on a substrate to enable formation of flow paths and liquid chambers, coating a surface of the solid layer with a resin and removing the solid layer. The coating is performed by providing a mold, part of which is in contact with the solid layer, and coating the surface of the solid layer excluding at least a part of the surface. Further, bonding wires connecting the head to a circuit board are at least partly coated with the resin.

Abstract: An efficient heat sink having a high density of fins and a large effective surface area is formed by coiling a flat strip of thermally conductive material in which teeth or millifins have been formed by a stamping operation, for example. A spacer may be employed to insure fin separation. In an alternate embodiment, the strips are stacked. The resulting heat sink is particularly effective in impingement flow cooling of electronic devices, chips, circuits or modules.

Abstract: The present invention includes a flywheel assembly having a first flywheel, a second flywheel, a viscous damper mechanism 3 disposed therebetween, and a boss member 5. The second flywheel is supported on the first flywheel so as to be relatively rotatable via the viscous damper mechanism. The viscous damper mechanism 3 includes disc-shaped plates 9, each having radially inner serrations 9d on radially inner surface thereof. The boss member 5 has radially outer serrations 5a. The boss 5 and plates 9 are provided with a thermal expansion differential prior to assembly. After assembly, the serrations 5a on the boss securely engage the serrations 9d on the inner surface of the plates 9. The plates 9 may be heated or the boss 5 may be cooled to provide a thermal expansion differential.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an aneurysm clip (10) having a coil spring (22), a first arm (26) ending in a first clamping jaw, and a second arm (34) ending in a second clamping jaw (40). The method includes: (a) providing a cylindrical starting rod (1) of titanium or titanium alloy; (b) cold drawing the rod to reduce its diameter and increase its strength; (c) cutting the rod to form a single resilient member (12); (d) winding the member about a mandrel to form the coil spring while incorporating the deflection of the arms into the clamping force of the clip; (e) shaping the member into two end sections (16) forming the clamping jaws and two connecting sections (18) forming connecting elements for the jaws; (f) coining the two end sections of the member a temperature between 900 and 1000 degrees F.; and (g) bending the clamping jaws into a position assuring that the clamping jaws are parallel when clamped onto tissue (70).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fluid bearing of dynamic pressure type by processing an inner peripheral surface of a sleeve bore to form a dynamic pressure-generating groove. An apparatus includes a guide shaft for being coaxially inserted into the sleeve bore while being rotated and fed axially. The shaft has first and second guide holes, and a plurality of balls held in the first and second guide holes. The balls are harder than the sleeve. Also, a diameter of a circumscribed circle about the balls is set to be larger than an inner diameter of the bore of the sleeve.

Abstract: A scissors with interchangeable blades wherein first and second blade holders are pivoted with respect to each other and each has a manual graspable configuration thereon. On the other end of each blade holder is a blade retainer. Individual blades can be placed in pairs in these blade holders. These pairs of blades have different cooperative configuration so that they can make triangular cuts of different sizes, scallops of different sizes, and other repeating configurations.

Abstract: An edge trimmer for removing excess edgebanding includes a retainer plate and a guide rail which assemble to hold a beveled, single-edged cutting blade. The retainer plate has a slot to accommodate and guide the excess edgebanding. In addition, the retainer plate has a recessed blade tray which receives the cutting blade and spans at least a portion of the slot. A removable fastener holds the retainer plate and guide rail together.

Abstract: A cutting head for a string trimmer is provided which accommodates any string gauge thickness and may be easily and quickly re-threaded upon failure of a string previously disposed therein. Clamping members are provided to clamp the strings within the cutter head, with the clamping force being provided by springs and centrifugally generated moments. The clamping members are capable of generating two degrees of clamping force. The lesser degree of clamping force can be overcome by a string forcibly inserted into the cutting head.

Abstract: A circular saw has a housing enclosing a motor for driving an output shaft about an axis of rotation. An upper bladeguard is immovably secured to the housing and has a rear wall defining an arcuate slot. A rectangular base plate is pivotally attached at its forward portion to the saw housing for swinging movement about a pivot axis parallel with the output shaft and disposed substantially forwardly thereof. An arcuate bracket arm has one end thereof connected to the rear of the base plate. A fastening element is mounted on the other end of the bracket arm and is received within the slot in the upper bladeguard. The operator may adjust the base plate by grasping the fastening element and moving the same along the slot in the upper bladeguard.

Abstract: A rotary can opening cutter provides a method of opening a can in order to reduce the possibility of spillage, facilitate consistent paint mixing and colorant addition, and provide re-sealing and subsequent mixing by shaking. After cutting, the "slug" is left to sink to the bottom of the can and thus saves any solvent or paint which was adhering to the slug. Since this operation is contemplated to occur while the can is in place under a colorant dispensing machine, the chance for spillage by actions of the paint attendant are eliminated. After colorant is added, a small plastic cap is forced into the hole to form a tight fit.

Abstract: A stator of an angular-position measuring device is connected by means-of a coupling with the stationary portion of a drive device. A mounting element is screwed to the coupling, in which a coupling element is provided for radial clamping between the coupling and the stator.

Abstract: A rafter measuring and positioning template and method provides a device and method wherein a telescoping pole has rotatably and swivelably mounted on one end thereof a pad having a slide plate for juxtaposition to a ridge board, and, on the other end, a base angle having a slide clamp for juxtaposition to a wall plate, to measure the angle between the ridge board and the pad and thereby the angle of cut of the top of the rafter to be cut, and the length of the rafter between the ridge board and the wall plate.

Abstract: A positioning method and apparatus is disclosed in the form of a coordinate measurement machine for transmitting movement in three degrees of freedom, where two degrees of freedom are achieved by translational motion and the third degree of freedom is achieved by rotational motion. The coordinate measurement machine includes a base plate mounted on top of a base support, a pair of carriages rotatably mounted around base plate and supporting a bridge assembly. The bridge assembly supports a saddle assembly which suitably mounts a z-axis beam therein. Mounted to the end of the z-axis beam is a probe for measuring and inspecting the workpiece. The z-axis beam moves in an x-direction along an x-axis beam and in a z-direction within the saddle while the bridge assembly rotates about a c-axis. Reader heads mounted in the carriages electronically read a c-axis scale mounted about the base plate.

Abstract: An electrical box installation apparatus including a mast. The apparatus includes a gripper assembly comprised of a pivoting arm, a stationary arm, and a pivoting handle. The gripper assembly is coupled with the mast. A wallboard gauge is secured to the mast. The apparatus allows for a switchboard to be held securely in position as it is nailed to a framing member.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for checking the geometric characteristics of mechanical objects having rotational symmetry, such as shafts or bushings. A longitudinal support element defines a longitudinal axis and first reference surfaces, at least one modular coupling element is removably coupled to, and is adjustable longitudinally along, the longitudinal support element and provides second reference surfaces which cooperate with the first reference surfaces to align a linear guide portion transversely of the longitudinal axis. A fastener secures the modular coupling element, which removably supports a gauging device, to the longitudinal support element and a locking/unlocking device cooperates with the gauging device and guide portion for locking the gauging device to the modular coupling element.

Abstract: A tool is provided for the consistent positioning of a tube initiator agat the inside wall of a casing of an explosive device a fixed height above the bottom of the casing. The tool has a base plate with at least one hole formed therein that is sized to form an interference fit with the end(s) of the tube initiator that will reside within the device's explosive material. A spacer is attached to the plate and extends away from the plate in the same direction as the tube initiator. A handle or grip is attached to the plate and extends away from the plate in a direction opposite that of the spacer.

Abstract: A depth gauge used to measure a countersink of a hole drilled into a surface that is not orthogonal to the hole. The depth gauge includes a displacement indicator and an alignment device. The displacement indicator includes a main body and a displaceable member. The alignment device includes an extension member coupled to the displaceable member of the displacement indicator. The extension member is sized to extend along a radial axis of the displaceable member and has a diameter that is approximately the diameter of the hole to ensure alignment between a centerline of the hole and a centerline of the displaceable member. The alignment device also includes a swivel assembly having a fixed portion coupled to the main body of the displacement indicator and a base in rotational engagement with the fixed portion to ensure that the displaceable member is properly displaced with respect to the surface.

Abstract: A wood drying system to eliminate the discharge of liquid kiln water includes a kiln which is heated to dry a batch of wood, a basin to collect the water driven from the wood, and an evaporator in which the collected water is converted into steam. The steam is provided to the kiln to balance the drying and alleviate the splitting, warping, etc. caused by over drying. The steam is ultimately vented harmlessly into the atmosphere to effectively eliminate any discharge of the kiln water as a liquid.

Abstract: A training shoe can apply a larger-than-normal load to leg muscles to strengthen them while maintaining good flexibility, cushioning properties and other necessary properties required for shoes. Regularly arranged weight chambers are formed in a resilient outsole. Weights formed of a mixture of metallic grains and an adhesive are embedded in the weight chambers. A rubber layer is provided between the outsole and a middle sole, and a thick cup-shaped insole is laid on the middle sole to absorb shocks. Also, a fairly thick tongue is provided to protect the instep of a foot.