Abstract: A multi-layer, laser printable, identification band blank comprises a first paper label portion for receiving a printed image and an adhesive backed transparent film layer approximately twice the width of the paper layer so that upon separation from a carrier, the transparent film may be folded over and completely encapsulate the paper layer to moisture proof it and protect it. The transparent film layer includes a pair of adhesive backed tabs at the ends to facilitate its attachment about a patient's wrist or ankle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a breech mechanism in a bolt-action firearm, consisting of a breech body (2) reciprocating in the receiver (1) and rotatable into locking position, and having on its front portion a locking lug (3, 4, 5) placed in three sectors. The locking lugs (4, 5) in at least two sectors have been formed in a breech mechanism provided with a parallel loading magazine (6) such that there are four guide surfaces (7, 8, 9, 10) limiting breech rotation between the receiver (1) and the breech body (2).

Abstract: A pistol with a frame, a barrel and a firing mechanism. The firing mechanism includes a pivotably mounted hammer having a first hammer member and a second hammer member stationarily interlocked in a pocket of the first hammer member. The firing mechanism also includes a trigger assembly with a trigger member and a spacer pivotably mounted to the frame in a slot of the frame. The barrel has a lug on its bottom rear end that is movably mounted to the frame by a lug pin. A rear end of the lug has a contoured shape to accommodate the top of the trigger and a front of a pull bar being moved under the barrel. A handgrip panel is mounted to a handgrip section of the frame by a single fastener. The panel and handgrip section have cooperating angled surfaces to also mount the panel to the frame.

Abstract: A telescopic firearm scope/sight which is fully integrated with a compact digital camera, and which has size, shape and weight characteristics that are substantially the same as those of a conventional, camera-less telescopic scope, is used to photograph a target proximate the instant at which the target is fired upon. To configure the weapon for photography and firing, the scope is simply placed on the firearm in the same manner as a conventional scope, and the firearm is then fired in the conventional manner. Photographs are recorded, alternatively, in response to the sound of, or the recoil from, the firearm firing.

Abstract: A fishing rod comprises: a handle 1 having a reel pedestal fixing device 4 mounted on the lower surface thereof, a fishing rod member 2 having one or more fishing-line-guiding rings 5 mounted on the lower surface thereof, and a strike amplifying elastic subsidary fishing rod 50 which is located below the fishing rod member 2 and which is shorter than the latter. The fishing rod member 2 and the strike amplifying elastic subsidary fishing rod 50 are connected to the leading end of the handle 2. The strike amplifying elastic subsidary fishing rod 50 is spaced apart from and in parallel relationship with the fishing rod member 2, or is spaced apart increasingly little by little from the latter towards the leading end thereof and is also in approximately parallel relationship with the latter. The fishing rod is characterized in that the strike amplifying elastic subsidary fishing rod 50 has one or more fishing-line-guiding rings 5' mounted on the leading end thereof.

Abstract: A floating-and-diving fishing plug with a lip on the front end for pulling the plug under the water when it is reeled quickly. The plug additionally having a propeller and a central drive shaft for oscillating front and rear leg elements without a positive connection between the shaft and the legs. The legs are journaled in the plug with the end portions of the front legs angled towards the front of the body and oscillating below the journal axis of the front leg so that the front legs are not swept back and pinned by the water flowing over the plug.

Abstract: A ganged trolling device adapted to support a single lure provides a plate body 20 defines a forward hole 22, to which is attached a trolling line and defines a rearward hole to a which a fishing line supporting a single lure or hook is attached. A center bolt 32 and a stand-off 36 support left and right pivot arms 60, 61 between two arm stops 38, 40. A number of flashers 80 are supported by the pivot arms, thereby giving the impression of a small school of fish. A single lure or hook, trailing from the plate body, in a position somewhat behind the flashers, gives the impression of a weaker fish, unable to keep up.

Abstract: A planer board device for carrying a tether line at a generally lateral distance from a moving boat whereby a releasable connection of a fishing line to an outboard point on the tether line can be made for running the bait at a desired distance from the boat. The device has a running axis and a backing plate adapted to lie generally in a vertical plane and having a leading bow section, a top section and a keel section.

Abstract: A multipurpose marine life container having a closed chamber defined by a pair of substantially identical clam shell-type housing halves opening toward each other and removably joined together along a parting line. An entrance opening is formed in each end wall of the container by a pair of half openings opening toward each other along the parting line. Each end wall supports a rotatable disk that includes three inwardly opening entry funnel areas as well as a closed area rotatable into and out of registry with the corresponding entrance opening. Hollow tubes with air tight closures are removably secured lengthwise through the container to provide buoyancy, weighting and reinforcement for the container. The opposite sides of the container include large openings which are selectively closed by cantilever supported doors swingable by gravity to the open positions and releasably latchable in the closed positions.

Abstract: An improvement for mole chaser includes a stem houses a motor to drive a rotary means within a hollow impact unit. The impact unit has a plural number of curved bulges located therein. The rotary unit has movable impact members eccentrically located thereon. Motor rotation will drive the impact members hitting the bulges because of centrifugal force and cause the stem to produce strong vibration and audio frequency to scare away the moles. The eccentric impact member may hit the bulges and bounce back without damage.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling the amount of solar energy and heat transferred into and out of a building or other structure through a glazed opening using a system of pneumatically actuated, reflective shutters. The air discharged from the blower flows through a venturi. The venturi communicates with a system of inflatable, reflective shutter elements. A control valve downstream from the venturi regulates airflow through the venturi. A photoelectric sensing element is installed at the level of the growing plants. The electric current generated by the sensing element is proportional to the intensity of the sunlight entering through the glazed roof. The control valve is operated by an electrical control means which responds to the electric current generated by the photoelectric sensing element.

Abstract: A method of holding plants to a stake is provided. A posable figure preferably having a plurality of elongate positionable appendages is provided. The posable figure preferably has an internal bendable wire frame and external relatively soft body, appendage, and head portions surrounding the wire frame. In addition, the figure is preferably a whimsical figure, such as a fanciful frog, garden bug, or farmer. A stake is inserted into the soil or other ground or potting material adjacent the plant. Then a pair of appendages of the figure are positioned on either side of the plant stem and stake and bent about the plant stem and the stake. The process is preferably repeated for additional appendages. The method provides a quick, easy, and decorative manner for safely holding a plant to a stake. A kit of posable figures is also provided for practicing the method of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved plant holder for use in a garden for supporting plants and vines as they grow and mature. The plant holder comprises a plurality of identical posts which may be driven into the ground by means of pointed ends. Each post has a plurality of hooks in pairs at different heights along the post. Further, between the posts rods are provided that clip into the hooks to lie in a horizontal plane at each of the different levels of the hooks. Since the hooks are paired on either side of the posts at different levels then a pair of rods may also be found at the corresponding levels. Each pair of rods is connected by C-clips which snap over the rods. A plant, such as a tomato plant, may be supported by this structure by driving the posts on either side of the plant, assembling the rods into the hooks on either sides of the plant stems, then applying the clips to secure the rods into position.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant growth station having a growing board with a plurality of holes arranged in at least one vertical column of holes, a nutrient delivery channel disposed beneath the column of holes, and a supply of nutrient to the delivery channel.

Abstract: A retractable, stairs-like stand includes plural steps of floor-bases which are moved horizontally between the advanced position where the floor-bases are mutually shifted into a form of stairs and the retracted position where the floor-bases are mutually lined up along the vertical direction, and plural seats fitted onto the floor-bases. The front portions of the respective floor-bases are equipped with parallel link mechanism for parallel moving the seat sections of the seats back and forth between the use-position where the seat sections of the seats are spaced from the floor-bases and the descent position where the seat sections of the seats are adjacent the floor-bases. Fastening mechanisms are disposed for selectively fixing the seat sections to the use-position and the fastening position where releasing the sections from the use-position.

Abstract: A portable protective structure includes a framework made of corner connectors and various poles, such as vertical supports, horizontal supports and roof supports. Certain of the support poles may be made of telescopic tubes of circular cross-section joined together by spring locks in the inner tube projecting into arcuate slots in the outer tube. Pairs of poles, such as horizontal poles, may be connected to a corner connector by the use of a resilient cord extending through the connector with a spring clip on each end of the cord inserted into the horizontal pole. The roof may include a peak having four sets of extending walls into which each roof pole or eave may be connected with the opposite end of each roof pole inserted into a corner connector.

Abstract: A ridge assembly for a conservatory roof comprises a ridge body (10) having a base (36), side walls (20) extending upwardly from the base, flanges (40) extending downwardly from the base and means (42) for receiving ridge capping support elements (150).

Abstract: A building structure which simulates the appearance of a traditional log structure while incorporating modern wood framing construction techniques is disclosed. A number of interlocking log heads form the corner of the structure. Each log head abuts against a stud or post displaced a distance from the corner. Wall boards are affixed to extend horizontally over sheathing attached to studs and abut each log head. Small spaces between the wall boards are filled with a chinking element, which may be a wood strip covered with a suitable surface material to simulate actual chinking.

Abstract: A new and useful apparatus for use in the installation of a composite building panel. The apparatus comprises a corrugated member adapted to be adhered to the panel to form a back face of the panel when so adhered, anchor integral with the corrugated member and extending longitudinally from an upper portion of the corrugated member and lock integral with the corrugated member and extending longitudinally from a bottom portion of the corrugated member. The lock engageable with the anchor of an adjacent panel has the corrugated member as a back face.

Abstract: A partition construction is provided for subdividing a building workspace wherein a first panel has a first frame with a horizontal top frame member and a vertical first side frame member, a second panel has a second frame with a horizontal bottom frame member and a vertical second side frame member, and a connection system for connecting the first and second panels in a stacked arrangement to form a first partition stack. The connection system includes at least one stacking connector which has fastener apertures proximate to each end of the connector. The fastener apertures in the stacking connector are in a predefined pattern identical to the fastener aperture pattern in the first and second side frame members. The connection system also includes a horizontal rail adapted to vertically align the top frame member of the first panel and bottom frame member of the second panel.

Abstract: A partition construction includes a partition frame having a frame member. A cover panel covers a side of the partition frame. The partition includes a connection system on the cover panel that releasable attaches the cover panel to the partition frame. The connection system includes a plurality of top clips on the cover panel adjacent an upper edge that positively engage the partition frame. The connection system further includes a plurality of bottom fingers extending below a lower edge of the cover panel and engaging at least a selected one of a lower cover panel and a frame member located below the cover panel in a juxtaposed relationship.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming curved structures comprises a plurality of pivotally connected sections, each section having a track portion, and a strap member adapted for slidably engaging the track portion of the sections such that the sections are movable to form a radius of curvature. A method of forming a curved structure comprises providing runners having a plurality of pivotally connected sections, each section having track portions, and each runner further having two strap members slidably engaging each of the track portions. The method also includes oppositely placing the runners in a curved position such that the runners are substantially aligned and attaching studs between the runners.

Abstract: A noise abatement wall is assembled from a plurality of vertically-cast wall sections, and mounted either on a wall or a plurality of caissons, in a tongue and groove type assembly.

Abstract: A decorative face plate and modular retaining wall block combination is presented that allows the decorative face plate to be removably attached to a front face of the wall block. Each face plate is manufactured so that one or more face plates will cover the front face of the modular block. The block itself has a front face with at least one flat surface on which the face plates can be attached. Various mechanical attachment mechanisms for attaching the face plates to the modular retaining block are presented. In one embodiment, a matching pair of positive locking, reclosable fasteners are used, with one member of the pair attached to the block and the other member to the face plate. The reclosable fasteners preferably have interlocking stems with mushroom shaped heads. The reclosable fastener attached to the block can be situated in a recess found on the flat surface. Alternatively, the face plate can be attached to the modular wall block through a magnetic snap, interlocking clips or hook and loop tape.

Abstract: A base is provided for the installation of tiled coverings on unprepared underlying substrates and a method for using the base. The base has two substantially parallel surfaces, openings to permit the introduction of mortar between the base and the underlying substrate, fastening points for the use of mechanical fasteners to attach the base to the underlying substrate, and fixed or adjustable spacers to keep the base in proper alignment with the underlying substrate. One or more curved edges may be added to accommodate curved-edged tiled coverings, interlocking segments may be added to provide additional lateral support and a ledge may be added to assist in supporting the tiled coverings or for leveling purposes. Mortar may be introduced into the space between the lower surface of the base and the underlying substrate through openings in the base and the tiled coverings are attached to the mortar presented at the openings.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for applying building panels, such as siding panels, to building surfaces, such as walls. The panels are of a type which undergo expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature, and they are applied to a building surface, such as a wall, by nails, screws, staples or the like. In order to accommodate the expansion and contraction of the panels, the panels are provided with an attachment hem, preferably fabric-like in nature, and having a visually distinct fastener zone defined by one or more generally horizontal lines and/or horizontally spaced-apart locater spots, with said lines and/or spots being preferably different by color from the remainder of the attachment hem and from some or all of each other, to provide an installer with a preferred indication of where fasteners should be applied.

Abstract: A drywall construction simulates a mortared block or brick wall construction by the use of simulated horizontal mortar layer inserts between the layers of building blocks and vertical inserts between abutting end surfaces of blocks in each layer, the horizontal layer insert being in the form of a belt, the belt layer being substantially non-compressible and the vertical inserts being provided with parts which extend across the space between abutting block surfaces of a wall construction and into slots provided in the abutting surfaces to secure interconnection and alignment of block ends and simulate vertical mortar inserts between vertical and abutting surfaces, the inserts may be provided with flanges or protrusions which cooperate with holes or grooves in underlying or overlying belt layers to secure the inserts, and the block surfaces, cooperating therewith, against lateral movement with respect to the layers, the belts or both.

Abstract: A connection structure capable of coping with thermal expansion and shrinkage of a cable/pipe bed is disclosed. There are also disclosed a connector panel (30) and a connector belt or wire (40) to be utilized in the connection structure. A cable/pipe bed which utilizes the present invention comprises a plurality of cable/pipe bed sections (10a, 10b) each comprising two side rails (20a, 20b) and a floor (51, 52). Each side rail comprises an outer engagement protrusion or protrusions (21) to engage an inner engagement protrusion or protrusions (31) of the connector panel (30). The connector panel (30) holds two such side rails (20a, 20b) in longitudinal alignment, one (20a) securely and the other (20b) slidably to cope with thermal expansion and shrinkage of the side rails. Accidental separation of the side rails (20a, 20b) is adequately prevented by use of the connector belt or wire (40).

Abstract: There is disclosed an assembly of board for floor boarding and means for fixing the same to adjacent boards, said board comprising a frame, of generally rectangular shape, suitable for accommodating therein a flooring surface, such frame comprising a first pair of opposite beams and a second pair of opposite beams connecting the first pair of beams. The beams of said first pair are provided, at least at their ends, with recesses suitable for housing clamps for coupling the board with adjacent boards. The recesses are associated to releasable snap engagement means that engage in respective seats provided for on the clamps to prevent the clamps from slipping out of said recesses.

Abstract: Rear-ventilated cladding is provided with intumescent compositions in the region of the rear ventilation.

Abstract: Structural members, such as glazing bars, are extruded from aluminium. Pockets are formed in the structural members to receive steel reinforcing elements.

Abstract: A hinged support structure (30) is employed between a stationary beam of a building structure and a hinged roof portion. The hinged support structure (30) includes two support legs (34, 36) hinged together by a double hinge center bracket (38). The other end of the support legs (34, 36) are each coupled to a respective end bracket (40, 42) that allows pivotal motion of the support legs (34, 36) about two axes. A horizontal force is applied at the double hinged center bracket (38) by a cable to thereby move the support legs (34, 36) vertically apart, thus raising the hinged roof. Each of a plurality of hinged support structures (30) are fixed in the fully deployed position to thereby form a part of the permanent support structure between the hinged roof and the fixed beam.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing standard size dwellings using a movable manufacturing facility brings standard size home building comprehensively within a controlled factory environment. The main structure of the movable manufacturing facility is sufficiently tall to allow assembly and movement of standard size homes within. Multiple independent production lines are established to each produce portions of the dwelling in the form of subassemblies. Finishes, cabinets, appliances, roofs, paint, etc. are installed in the partially completed dwellings prior to houses leaving the production floor. The movable manufacturing facility allows a standard size home under construction to be advanced via a transport element from one production line to the next until complete. The completed homes are subsequently transported on the transport element over a controlled access roadway to individual sites with pre-constructed foundations specifically designed to accept these standard size dwellings.

Abstract: A reusable and adjustable arch-forming assembly employing a flexible sheet for placing construction materials thereon for the purpose of constructing an arch. The assembly has a center pole with a vertex support and two cross beams mounted by their proximal ends in slidable members engaged around the center pole. Each cross beam has an arch end support at its distal end. An auxiliary support mechanism aids in setting the inclination of the cross beams with respect to the center pole and provides mechanical support for the cross beams at the set inclination. The arch is defined by a curvature assumed by the flexible sheet between the vertex support and the two end support mechanisms. Supplementary arrangements of the assembly permit one to prepare any desired arch structure by adjusting the curvature of the flexible sheet.

Abstract: A pair of first and second concrete layers (1, 2) spaced away from each other by a certain distance are connected to each other through a corrugated plate (3) having a uniform magnitude of amplitude so that there are formed a space between the concrete layers (1, 2). A weight of a concrete-made panel is decreased by this hollow structure. A corrugated plate (3) is designed to have a trapezoidal cross-section of rectangular corrugation. By sinking mountain and valley portions of the corrugated plate into the first and second concrete layers (1, 2), the concrete-made panel can have enhanced compressive strength in a direction of corrugation of the corrugated plate (3), and have enhanced rigidity because of diagonal members of a truss which keeps the concrete-made panel being kept to be a plane.

Abstract: A packaging that is capable to simultaneously process cartons having two different cross-sections, or to convert from processing a carton having one cross-section to a processing cartons having another cross-section. Using TETRA REX.RTM. gable top cartons as an example, a dual line packaging machine may process cartons having a 95 mm.times.70 mm cross-section on one line and process cartons having a 95 mm.times.95 mm cross-section on the other line. The packaging machine may have eccentric housing column for simple adjustments of the width of the lines.

Abstract: A method and unit for feeding collars for packets of cigarettes to a continuous packing line, whereby the collars, picked up successively and in steps by a transfer device, are transferred rapidly by the transfer device to a continuously-moving supply assembly, which feeds the collars successively to the packing line after squarely folding two lateral wings of each collar; the collars being fed on to the packing line with the lateral wings crosswise to a traveling direction of the line.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing bags on an automatic forming, filling and sealing (FFS) machine (100) wherein a tube (20) capable of forming walls (38, 40) of a bag is sequentially cut into portions by a cut which is approximately transverse with respect to the direction of movement of the tube (20). A fastener assembly (50) is attached to the cut end of that part of the tube (20) that is below the filling chute (110) of the FFS machine.

Abstract: A package and method for the packaging of contents at a reduced pressure which provides for improved protection of said materials from contamination. The method includes hermetically sealing a gas and vapor impermeable packaging containing both the material, object, and/or device and an adsorbent at elevated temperature. Subsequent cooling of the adsorbent results in the production of a partial vacuum within the packaging. Alternatively, if the packaging is evacuated prior to sealing by use of some mechanical device, the subsequent cooling of the adsorbent results in a further reduction of the interior pressure of the packaging. The improvement is provided by the presence of the cooled adsorbent in the packaging. Due to the presence of the cooled adsorbent within the packaging, the vacuum within the packaging is produced or increased and more readily maintained due to the adsorptive action of the adsorbent.

Abstract: A wrapping method for producing soft packets presenting an inner packet and an outer wrapping,whereby each inner packet is fed into a respective seat on a wrapping conveyor at a transfer station and together with a sheet of gummed wrapping material which is folded in a U about the inner packet; the sheet of wrapping material being subjected to a number of folding operations to form a tubular wrapping about the inner packet and to axially close the tubular wrapping by folding one end of it; and the folding operations being performed as the seat travels a minimum number of steps from the transfer station.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for accumulating specified weights of objects, such as apples, and delivering them to a plurality of off-load conveyors, the off-load conveyors delivering the apples to chutes which can then guide the apples into a single bagging apparatus. The flow of the apples on the chutes is controlled by a gate overlying all the chutes and a speed control brush that rotates at a desired speed to control the flow rate of the apples down the chute into the bagger. The apparatus and method are controlled by the interaction of a computer and a programmable logic controller.

Abstract: A transferring device for transferring filled tea bags from a single track tea packaging machine to a two-track processing machine has a pivoting device with a pivot arm and a tea bag receptacle for receiving a vertically positioned tea bag. The pivoting device has a pivot drive for alternatingly pivoting the receptacle to the left and to the right about 90.degree. into a first and a second end position. A first swiveling device is provided for swiveling a tea bag, contained in the receptacle in the first end position, into a horizontal position. A second swiveling device is provided for swiveling a tea bag, contained in the receptacle in the second end position, into a horizontal position. A first tea bag pusher for moving the tea bag from the first swiveling device onto a first track of a two-track transport device for transporting the tea bag to a processing machine is provided.

Abstract: A mowing apparatus with multiple articulating cutting decks includes a support for the cutting blades which is pivotally attached at one end to the mower and is carried by a rocker arm at the other end. The rocker arm is rotatably attached to the support and has wheels at the front and back ends for supporting the rocker arm on the ground. The vertical position of the wheels relative to the rocker arm is variable.

Abstract: A blueberry harvester comprising a platform mountable behind an agricultural tractor. The platform has a post near the harvesting side thereof with a jib-boom crane mounted on that post. There is also provided a blueberry picking head having riggings connected to the jib-boom crane and a pair of conveyors connected to the picking head for conveying the blueberries withdrawn from blueberry plants, from the picking head to a region over the platform. A hinged frame is pivotally mounted on the post, and connected to the conveyors for supporting the conveyors. The hinged frame with the conveyors supported thereon are movable from a harvesting position alongside the harvesting side of the tractor to a stowed position over the platform near the harvesting side. The jib-boom crane is movable with the picking head suspended thereto from a position along the harvesting side of the tractor, to a space over the platform between the stowed position of the conveyors and the harvested side of the platform.

Abstract: A golf tee marker moving assembly is positioned on the front of a conventional tees mower with a universal mount. The moving assembly includes a pivoting lift arm and a golf tee marker capture assembly located at the free end of the pivoting lift arm. The pivoting arm is coupled to a motor mounted on the universal mount and is controlled by a manual switch to raise or lower the pivoting arm. The motor is coupled to the mower battery. A tee marker with a base and spherical top, separated from the base with a neck, is adapted to be captured by the golf tee marker capture assembly. Once captured, the tee marker is raised out of the path of the mower by pivoting the arm upward. The mower operator can then remove the tee marker from the golf tee marker capture assembly, mow the tee area and then replace the tee marker.

Abstract: A flail-type vegetation cutter having a drum and members attached and extending longitudinally of the drum. Rods extend along the members which have openings, and shackles are pivotally mounted on the rods and extend through the openings and are confined in the openings. Flail blades are pivotally connected to the shackles and are spaced along and around the circumference of the drum.

Abstract: The in-line baler has its crop pickup, baling chamber and compacting plunger all located on the same fore-and-aft axis as viewed in top plan, but the tongue of the baler can be selectively swung by a hydraulic cylinder from a centered position to an offset position so that the baler may be correspondingly operated either directly behind the towing vehicle or off to one side as desired by the operator. To compensate for an otherwise excessive weight transfer onto the outboard ground wheel when the baler is shifted to the offset location, the onboard internal combustion engine and other drive apparatus for the operating components of the baler are all located off to one side of the center line of the machine, i.e., toward the inboard ground wheel. The pivot point for the tongue is located forwardly of the transverse axis of the ground wheels and slightly to the inboard side of the central axis of the baler, between the pickup and the overhead baling chamber.

Abstract: A towable hay rake is capable of being completely disassembled into parts having relatively homogenous dimensions, thus allowing the hay rake to be easily stored and shipped. In particular the hay rake of the present invention has the advantage that the entire rake can be packed into one rectangular crate of minimum encumbrance. This allows maximum possible practicality and efficiency in shipping and storage of the rake.

Abstract: To provide a heater control apparatus capable of checking, during initial installation, whether heaters and temperature sensors are connected together so as to be correctly paired, and whether the outputs from the temperature sensors are correct.

Abstract: Torsional fixation portions holding an SZ slotted body having spiral grooves turning over alternately in the surface of its column body are provided to prevent the SZ slotted body from being distorted, and between the torsional fixation portions, a groove fixation device with one or more protrusion projecting into the spiral grooves of the SZ slotted body to prevent the grooves front turning in the sectionally circumferential direction in provided. The SZ slotted body is passed through the groove fixation device while the SZ slotted body advanced straight. Optical fibers are introduced and stored into the grooves of the SZ slotted body in the vicinity of the groove fixation device, and immediately a pressing winding consisting of yarn, tape or the like is given onto the SZ slotted body.