Abstract: A splash guard and storage apparatus for use with plungers is disclosed. The apparatus includes a shield, a handle, grip, and basin. The plunger rod may be inserted through the shield, handle, and grip. The shield may be positioned along the length of the handle with the grip to block debris that might be expelled during the use of a standard plunger to unclog an apparatus such as a sink or toilet. Additionally, the shield is designed to be attached to the basin, and the apparatus further includes several locking embodiments to keep the shield attached to the basin. The basin further includes several embodiments of the base, such as the addition of dimples or ribs, to allow fresh air to circulate around the suction cup of the plunger. Additionally, a mesh weave may be inserted into the basin to allow for retention of anti-bacterial chemicals, which contact the plunger during storage.

Abstract: An improved hand-actuated toilet tank flush handle assembly with an essentially counterweighted flush actuator rod for use by a physically challenged person in flushing a bowl mounted water storage tank of a toilet assembly. The flush handle is substantially longer, broader in width and larger in hand pressable surface area than those features of a standard or traditional bowl mounted tank type flush handle to better facilitate its use by a person with a hand, arm or torso impairment or weakness. The counterweighted flush actuator rod insures a proper return to its original position and consistent operation. This invention is fully interchangeable with the traditional bowl mounted tank type flush handle.

Abstract: A riser-type bidet valve includes a diverter body, a diverter collar threaded onto the diverter body, a valve actuator mounted for axial reciprocal travel concentric with the diverter body and diverter collar, a valve mounted on the valve actuator at the base thereof for travel between a diverter body lower outlet valve seat and an upper outlet valve seat whereby actuation of the valve actuator selectively opens and closes the lower and upper valve seats, an atmospheric vacuum breaker valve mounted for slidable travel on the valve actuator concentric with the diverter collar at the upper end thereof, a closure cap threaded into the upper end of the diverter collar, the closure cap having a valve seat, and a spring for urging the atmospheric vacuum breaker valve upwardly against the closure cap valve seat and for permitting the atmospheric vacuum breaker valve to open upon creation of a negative pressure within the bidet valve to permit ingress of atmospheric air.

Abstract: A slidable bathtub seat assembly spanning the width of a bathtub and having rollers at both its end portions which securely and rollingly engage the top of bathtub side walls allowing the seated user to slide along the length of the bathtub. The user may immobilize the movable seat assembly at any desired position along the length of the bathtub by means of manually controlled pull rod actuators acting on side wall engaging brakes. The seat assembly further includes a frame formed of two telescopic sections adjustable to a variety of bathtub widths, a backrest, support handles and an outwardly spaced cane member having a bathroom floor engaging wheel.

Abstract: A pivotal door for an entrance of passageway, and particularly for shower and bath enclosures, comprising a plurality of frame members, a panel mounted in adjustable frame members, a channel provided for bottom frame members, and a pair of fixed pivot members retained within one of the adjustable frame members in a socket provided in the shower/bath enclosure frame, the adjustable side frame members being arranged to be affixed at any of a plurality of positions in the shower stall to enable the door to be utilized with enclosures having entrances of different widths.

Abstract: A bathtub shower accessory comprising a number of shield units, each securable to the tub and shower stall sidewalls in a manner to prevent water from exiting the shower area past the end edges of the shower curtain. The shield units are stackable one on top of the other for the desired height attainment and can include tray compartments on the interior facing side for holding soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc., or a towel rack holder.

Abstract: A portable commode with spring assisted lifting seat has a lightweight self-supporting stand, a seat hinged to the frame and a pair of pneumatic springs for lifting the seat to an elevated position. The springs yield under the body weight of the user to depress the seat to a lowered position. The springs can be easily set at different positions on the seat to adjust for users of different body weights. A removable waste receptacle on the frame permits the commode to be used by itself, as at a bedside location, or over a conventional toilet bowl installation.

Abstract: A valve having an input and two outputs is provided with a stem extending radially from and pivotal about a transverse axis from a middle position to one end position directing flow from the input to one of the outputs and to an opposite end position directing flow from the input to the other of the outputs. A valve actuator assembly has a sleeve fixed to the valve and having a rim annularly surrounding and spaced from the stem and lying in a plane generally parallel to the axis and a handle fixed to the stem above the rim and forming a guide extending substantially parallel to the stem. A latch element having an outwardly projecting arm is displaceable in the guide between a rest position with the arm engageable with the rim and blocking displacement of the stem into the one end position and an actuated position unengageable with the rim and permitting displacement of the stem into the one end position.

Abstract: An arrangement for supporting, inclining, and reclining a rear section of a folding bed frame structure of a sofa bed includes a rear bed section; an intermediate bed section pivotally connected to the rear bed section; a slide link extending between and pivotally connected at opposite ends thereof to the rear bed section and to the intermediate bed section; a ratchet element pivotally connected to the slide link and including a notch for engaging the intermediate bed section and supporting the rear bed section when inclined at a first inclination relative to the intermediate bed section; and a cam surface located on the ratchet element that causes the ratchet element to automatically disengage from the intermediate bed member for reclining of the rear bed section relative to the intermediate bed section when the rear bed section is inclined at a second inclination greater than the first inclination.

Abstract: Patient support apparatus comprising a patient support assembly, a winch for vertically displacing the patient support assembly, yieldable force application apparatus operative to apply a restraining force to the patient support assembly, and a displacement limiter operative to limit the vertical displacement of the patient support assembly in at least one direction.

Abstract: A collapsible baby bed includes a fabric cover which covers a collapsible tubular frame. The frame may include a plurality of links which are coupled by a resilient cord such that when in use, the bed may take a conventional crib or playpen shape and when the links are decoupled, the bed may be folded into a collapsed shape for storage or transport.

Abstract: A compact folding bed having a symmetry plane comprising a pair of symmetrical frames wherein each base support element is covered with filling materials and enveloped within a fabric or leather casing to also form the mattress of the folding bed. The folding bed fold outward with each frame joined together by a pivoting bracket connected to a flanged end portion of the middle leg of the folding frame. The bed is held at the unfolded position for use by clip wires and tension springs. One support structure attached to a lateral end of one frame serve both as a head board and a leg while a second support structure serve both as a foot board and another leg.

Abstract: A folding bed having a three section mainframe, a swinging left frame, a swinging right frame, these swinging frames hingedly attached on each end of a third stationary section at a mid portion of the mainframe. Foldaway legs are each hingedly connected near a longitudinal edge of the folding mainframe. These above features are in combination with a detachable middle support leg attaching to each third stationary section on the two longitudinal sides of the mainframe. A first structure element is attached to the head lateral side forming the head board, this structure element differing in design from a second structure element attached to the foot lateral side forming the foot board. The mattress support element on the mainframe is made up of independent rows of flexible metal structure running from one longitudinal side of the mainframe to its opposite corresponding longitudinal side.

Abstract: A bed skirt having a downwardly extending ruffle and panel sections that are tucked between an upper and lower mattress to maintain such bed skirt in a proper position and alignment with respect to the lower mattress. The panels sections are equipped with adjustable fastening implements that are used to secure the positioning of the panel sections with respect to each other. The panel sections are designed to be incrementally inserted between an upper and lower mattress, and the fastening implements allow a user to secure the panel sections in proper alignment with respect to each other and with respect to the lower mattress once inserted and positioned thereupon.

Abstract: A waterbed system is provided. The waterbed system comprises a water fillable bed mattress, a plurality of transverse partitions, an air bag unit, and a bed protecting cover. The plurality of transverse partitions serve to dissipate the water disturbances caused by the weight and movement of a user, and enhance the stability and structural integrity of the mattress when filled with water. Those portions of the water fillable bed mattress at which components are joined are thus subjected to less pressure and stress and, consequently, the threat of water leakage is minimized. In certain embodiments, at least one longitudinal partition is also disposed within the water fillable mattress to isolate water disturbances in one set of transverse partitions from propagating to another set of transverse partitions, if any. The longitudinal partition is formed with water openings spaced in offset manner.

Abstract: Impermissibly high scaling is ascertained of an optical measurement section in which the turbidity of a washing liquid is detected in a domestic appliance that is operated with hard water, such as a washing machine or dishwasher. The appliance has an evaluation circuit for the measured signals from the measurement section and a microprocessor for binding the measurement results into the sequence control system of the appliance. The system is suitable for indicating impermissibly high scaling and for taking into account attenuation of the measurement section by chalk deposits during the determination of the turbidity of the washing liquid.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system and method of transferring fluids from a set of containers each of which holds a different type fluid to a group of apparatus, such as washing machines, each of which requires that certain types of fluid be delivered to the apparatus in a certain sequence. The system operates under program control both with regard to sequence in which particular fluids are drawn from the containers and with regard to the apparatus to which the selected fluids are delivered. Fluid pressure in the fluid lines leading to the apparatus is sensed by pressure sensors located along these fluid lines in a manner enabling the operator of the system to immediately know which of several containers are empty.

Abstract: A dye scavenging article is provided for use in scavenging extraneous random dyes from the wash and rinse waters during a laundry process. The dye scavenging article is constructed to prevent its being trapped or commingled with the clothing items by including a buoyant or floatation member. A stiffening member may also be provided which maintains the dye scavenging article in an open state during the washing process. This construction allows the dye scavenging article to be exposed to the entire volume of wash and rinse waters during the laundry process to enhance effectiveness.

Abstract: A sander is mounted in a cavity in a guide block so as to have an abrasive surface protruding from a bottom surface to a selectively variable extent. The bottom surface of the guide block acts as a depth guide when engaging a flat surface adjacent to a surface to be sanded to establish a step of predetermined height. Either a manual or power sander can be mounted to the guide block. The sander-guide block assembly allows a carrying out process of installing flooring to perfectly match an adjacent floor surface.

Abstract: A dockboard, such as a pit type comprising a frame, a deck attached to the frame at one end thereof, a lip hinged to another end of the deck for movement between a pendant position and an outward extended position. A maintenance assembly for the dockboard has a pivotable prop mounted to the underside of the deck for movement between a stored position generally parallel to the deck and a downward extended position supporting the deck. A locking member secures the prop in both the stored and the extended position. The lip may be supported by the maintenance assembly using a spring member to support the lip support bar, or move a member into engagement thereby preventing the lip from falling.

Abstract: A brushhead for a toothbrush having a particular bristle configuration which includes a plurality of bristle tufts arranged in three columns and nine rows, wherein the distal end two adjacent rows and the proximal end two adjacent rows and an intermediate row have longer bristles than the remaining bristle tuft rows. The distal, intermediate and proximal bristle tuft rows all have pointed tips (in the lateral direction) and beveled outside edges at the top portion thereof. The shorter bristle tuft rows also have beveled outside edges. The shorter bristle tuft rows between the distal and intermediate rows have angled top surfaces in addition to the beveled outside edges.

Abstract: Scrubber attachments for a standard sink sprayer having a housing fitting over the sprayer. A rotary or stationary sponge or brush is exteriorly attached to the housing for scrubbing surfaces and items. A soap dispenser is incorporated in the housing for dispensing soap during scrubbing.

Abstract: A mounting for a rotary broom on a skid steer loader has a bracket that is attached to a frame plate that mounts on the front attachment plate of the skid steer loader. The front attachment plate can be tilted about a horizontal axis through the use of a tilt cylinder on the skid steer loader. The bracket is in turn pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis adjacent the top of the frame plate, and the weight of the broom, and the mounting bracket tending to pivot the lower portion of the bracket toward the frame plate is counterbalanced by a pair of compression springs on the lower part of the bracket, which react force or movement loads back to the frame plate. In this way, the counterbalancing springs are kept low, out of sight, and out of the way.

Abstract: A sweeper movable over a surface to be swept includes a frame having a longitudinal axis parallel to the direction of sweeper movement and a debris hopper mounted on a front portion of the frame. There is an opening in the rear of the debris hopper to admit debris. A first brush rotates about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame and is located behind the debris hopper and has a motor for rotating the brush to throw surface debris forward into the hopper. There is a second brush which is also rotatable on an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame, with the second brush being positioned away from the surface to be swept and in front of the first brush. There is an auxiliary sweeping lip positioned closely adjacent to the second brush, which lip and the second brush add momentum to debris swept by the main brush into the hopper, so that the hopper is more fully loaded. The improvement is especially notable when sweeping light debris such as crumpled paper, leaves, etc.

Abstract: The invention refers to a toothbrush having anti-dental plaque and anti-tartar activity, characterised in that its bristle-carrier zone (4) is misaligned to the handle (1), a first side of said handle is aligned to the relevant side of said bristle-carrier zone and the second side of said handle has an undercut (3) bounding a recessing portion (2), said recessing portion being 2 or 3 cm. long.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel paint brush with inverted bristle clamping panel, a removable bristle pack and a panel hinge yield mechanism. The paint brush provides ready cleaning after use by disengaging the hinged inverted bristle clamping panel, removing the bristles and thereby exposing all of the bristles to the cleaning solution. The panel has a resilient release mechanism which yields slightly when undue force is applied to the inverted hinged panel against the bristles.

Abstract: A rotatable vehicle laundry brush comprising a center shaft and a plurality of axially stacked hollow blow-molded spacers which are pinned and clamped together with felt discs sandwiched between the spacers and extending radially outwardly therefrom so as to translate in an edgewise manner when the brush rotates. The felt discs are made up from pie-shaped or rectangular brush elements the outer peripheries of which are subdivided into sample and/or compound fingers by a pattern of long and short slits. Brush elements are also provided which translate in a facewise manner. Brush material is minimized and reconstruction of the brush is made more efficient.

Abstract: A cleaning system employing a highly viscous cleaning agent. A highly viscous cleaning agent is placed on a strip of cleaning fabric whereby the strip of cleaning fabric is made functional for cleaning cylinders of printing presses. The strip of cleaning fabric is wrapped around the center piece. The strip of cleaning fabric may then be brought into contact with a cylinder to be cleaned in order to clean the cylinder. The highly viscous cleaning agent may be made by mixing a viscosity adding agent with a low volatility, organic compound solvent. Additionally, water or another additive may be mixed in for improved cleaning properties. The method of making the same is also discussed.

Abstract: This H.V.A.C. duct cleaning system comprises an air compressor connected to a manifold wherein at least one line is coupled to an air gun with a quick connect device while another line is connected to the duct cleaning system providing a pressurized exhaust to remove debris from the ducts. Fixed lengths of plastic tubing are connected to the air gun and one another by quick connects with the end tubing having an air head to dislodge dirt and other contaminants within the ducts. The duct cleaning system includes a series of filter and blower modules controlled by a variable frequency drive to convert and control power to the various blowers. A primary filter module is connected to the ducts, a main filter module connected to the outlet of the primary filter module or blower and a blower which preferably is a tube axial blower or can be a backwardly inclined centrifugal blower is connected to the outlet of either the primary or main filter module to provide a pressurized exhaust.

Abstract: A combined muffler and air deflector apparatus for a vacuum cleaner includes a body having first and second ends, the first end adapted to be coupled to a blower port of a vacuum cleaner. A cap has a first end that defines an outlet, and a second end that is coupled to the second end of the body so that the body and the cap define a passageway for directing air from the blower port to the outlet. The outlet may be generally tapered such that air flowing through the passageway from the blower port is restricted. A device is situated in the passageway for muffling sound. In one embodiment, the sound muffling device comprises a divider that creates sound reflecting chambers. In another embodiment, an acoustical pad functions as the sound muffling device.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided including a nozzle assembly and a handle pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. The handle includes a cavity for holding a fan and motor assembly and a dust bag. A main door on the handle is operable to gain access to the dust bag in the cavity. A final filtration compartment is carried on the main door. The final filtration compartment includes a separate access door that is received in the front face of the main door and fits flush therewith.

Abstract: A door stop having a retaining member having a shell defining a cavity, and a ledge extending outwardly from a lower portion of the shell, and an elastomeric bumper received in the shell cavity and having an exposed front surface, with the ratio of the length of the exposed bumper front surface to the thickness of the ledge is greater than about 8.0.

Abstract: A sliding door stopper for limiting a sliding movement of a vehicle sliding door in a direction of opening of the sliding door, by abutting contact of the sliding door with the sliding door stopper in a cushioning manner, wherein the sliding door stopper is attached to a guide rail which is mounted on a vehicle body, and the sliding door is suspended from and guided by the guide rail so as to be slidable along the guide rail, the sliding door stopper comprising: an elastic body extending in a longitudinal direction of the guide rail away from the longitudinal end of the guide rail and having opposite longitudinal end faces one of which is adapted for abutting contact with the sliding door, the elastic body having a plurality of concavities each of which is formed in an outer surface of the elastic body so as to extend in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction of the elastic body which is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the guide rail.

Abstract: A hingeable and separable coupling device for coupling two objects together includes a first connectable member having a pair of holes, a shaft having an end which is slidably and biasedly extended through one of the holes of the first connectable member, a sleeve having a stub which is slidably and biasedly extended through another of the holes of the first connectable member, a pair of flanges one of which is mounted to the sleeve for the movement thereof and the other of which is mounted to the shaft for the movement thereof, a second connectable member having a pair of holes one for receiving the end of the shaft and another for receiving the stub of the sleeve, and a lever being pivotally attached to the first connectable member and having a pair of tapered projecting members for engaging and moving the flanges which in turn retracts the stub and the end of the shaft from the holes of the second connectable member and which uncouples the two connectable members.

Abstract: A simple hinge having an integral detent and stop member for a cover on an electrophotographic printing machine. The hinge is formed from a relatively lightweight material and has an aperture to secore a pin for attaching a cover. A detent is formed into on leg of the hinge so that the door cover is forced over the detent as it is opened which then holds the door in the open position. The cover is closed by pushing the edge of the door over the detent in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A foldable housing (11) for an electronic device (10) includes a body portion (12) and a flip portion (14). The flip portion (14) is rotatable joined to the body portion (12) by a relatively small hinge control mechanism (22). The hinge control mechanism (22) includes a U-shaped spring (28) having a pair of spring arms (42) and (44) between which a shaft (30) is located. As the flip portion (14) is moved, it rotates the spring arms (42), (44) around the shaft (30). Protuberances (34) and (36) on the shaft surface (32) deflect the spring arms (42), (44) to generate a force which varies with the amount of deflection and which holds the flip portion (14) in a closed position or in an open position, and allows the flip portion (14) to be adjusted from the open position to a read position selected by the user.

Abstract: This invention discloses a handle arranged for driving operation of an axle about an operation axis thereof, the handle including a first element operatively associated with the axle and extending in a first plane perpendicular to the operation axis; and a second element mounted onto the first element and being pivotably mounted with respect to the axle about a second axis lying in the first plane, the second element being arranged with respect to the operation axis so as to be not centered about the axis.

Abstract: A carding machine incorporating a train of co-operating rollers (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76), each roller incorporates angled forward (118) and backward (119) facing teeth and each roller rotates in the opposite direction to and with a surface speed substantially faster than its predecessor, thus causing in said train at least one slower input section (42, 43) and a faster output section (73, 74, 75, 76). The machine incorporates interleaved rings of teeth (14) in precise construction to increase the feed of fibers from the slower entry end of the train to take advantage of the (potentially) faster output of the fibers at the exit end of the train. The carding is done in a substantially rectangular manner as the fibers pass through the train. It is preferred that at least in the slower input section of the train each roller incorporates rings of forward-backward teeth (120, 121) which are integral with the special outer part (81) of the rollers (79).

Abstract: A button (10) consists of a base (12) for securing to a garment or the like, and a removable cover (14). The cover defines a pair of resilient arms (22, 24) adapted for releasable engagement with a mounting profile (16) on the rear of the base (12). In a preferred embodiment, the mounting profile (16) and arms (22, 24 are provided with recesses (18) and corresponding projections (26) for secure mounting, and projections (28) enabling the arms to be bent outward in order to release the cover.

Abstract: A hose clamp having a self-threading hardened screw extending through outwardly extending tabs on the generally circular clamp, the head end of the screw fitting through a clearance opening in the first tab, and the screw threadably engaged with the second tab, the first tab being reinforced against bending by a deformation dimple at the juncture to the circular band, and the second tab being bendable upon screw tightening to cause the screw angle to change sufficiently for the screw threads to cut slots in the band, forming a worm-type drive engagement.

Abstract: A linear profile, which is self-sealing by mechanical engagement comprising an elastic element (100), engagement elements (20) and a slider (31); the elastic element (100) consists of a pair of seals (2), specular or preferably complementary with hollows (15) facing in opposite directions; each seal (2) having a honeycombed rib (14) in which cavities (13) are made for insertion of the engagement elements (20); the slider (31) is able to abut against the engagement elements (20) to bring about closure of the seals (2).

Abstract: A separable zipper pull tab comprises a hook piece and a zipper pull tab body having an adhesive element or a shear pin. The hook piece has a connecting arm that is secured to a connecting arch of a slider and the zipper pull tab body includes a receiving cavity which receives a portion of the hook piece. The zipper pull tab body and the hook piece are frangibly secured by an adhesive element whereby the zipper pull tab body may be separated from the hook piece upon application of a force sufficient to overcome the adhesive element.

Abstract: A running length of fastener product is formed of longitudinally pre-oriented synthetic resin. The product is characterized by a base web and an array of discrete fastener elements protruding from at least one side of the web, the web being in a laterally stretched molecular oriented condition. After forming a preform having discrete fastener elements integral with a base web in a stretchable state, the preform is stretched in a manner that substantially increases the fastener element spacing and reduces the thickness of the base web. A machine is shown that is capable of lengthwise orienting before forming and widthwise stretching after forming, which employs controlled heating to render the product widthwise stretchable while preserving or achieving a desired shape of the fastener elements.

Abstract: A connecting device for jewelry and accessory comprising a spring member made in manner that a metallic plate with an elasticity is bent to form a plate spring comprising a first plate spring section and a second plate spring section and a connecting device body including a base plate and a spring casing section placed on the base plate. The first plate spring section has one end equipped with a locking portion and a pushing handle, while the second plate spring section has one end equipped with a spring body side wall section rising to surround the pushing handle, the spring body side wall section having curved edges curved to lower so that both side surface portions thereof continuing with its central portion has one of an arc configuration and a tapered configuration. On the other hand, the spring casing section of the connecting device body has a hollow portion to accept the spring member and has one side wall curved to lower to form an arc or tapered configuration.

Abstract: A buckle is formed of a base, a latch member supported by side walls of the base so that the latch member can pivot between its non-engaged position and its engaged position, an operational member manipulated to cancel an engagement between the tongue and the latch member; and a lock member. The latch member is biased to the engaged position, and pivots to the engaged position when a tongue is inserted into a predetermined position to engage the tongue. The lock member holds the latch member to the engaged position when the tongue and the latch member are engaged, and is able to be moved by the operational member to a position capable of canceling the engagement between the tongue and the latch member. The lock member is arranged to move only in the longitudinal direction of the buckle. Thus, the movement of the lock member is simplified to improve controlling ability of the latch member.

Abstract: A method of making a subcaliber kinetic energy projectile includes the following consecutive steps: friction-welding a light-metal blank to a frontal end face of a tungsten heavy metal penetrator core, wherein the blank is overdimensioned relative to the penetrator core; and forming a conical projectile tip from the blank.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a machined article from an elongated tubular workpiece is disclosed. A machining device is movable within a work area of the apparatus and a movable base having first and second spaced apart clamps secure a section of the article. A stationary third clamp is mounted independent of the movable base for holding the article in a stationary position relative to the movable base. A conveyor permits positioning of the article relative to the clamps.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mounting tool, wherein contact springs are fixed in place on a ridge by a press-on unit. A mounting tool used for a simple and secure mounting of the contact springs is created because the press-on unit has a rolling body which rolls on counter-surfaces of the contact springs and presses the contact springs on the ridge.

Abstract: The application relates to a device for folding the edges of roof cutouts for motor vehicle sliding roofs in which the coachwork has an outer (1) and an inner (3) panel, each with an upwardly projecting flange (2, 4) limiting the roof cutout and the flange of the outer panel is wider than that of the inner panel. In a device for folding the edges of the cutout for sliding roofs, there is a fold bed (5) as the support for the outer panel and the inner panel arranged thereon, an abutment (8) on the side of the roof cutout for the flange of the outer panel and the flange of the inner panel bearing thereon, a filler slide (9) arranged above the fold bed and movable against the abutment or the flange and a multi-component folding slide, the folding slide components (14, 16) of which can be moved both parallel and perpendicularly to the plane of the roof cutout, and have folding strips (19) to engage and fold the section of the flange of the outer panel projecting beyond the flange of the inner panel.

Abstract: A mounting clamp for holding together metal sheets and a tool for removing the clamp. The clamp has two legs that define a clamping gap that terminates in a bore hole. The free ends of the legs are provided with bevels with an insertion angle of 20.degree. to 40.degree. relative to the clamping gap. The insertion opening has a width that is slightly larger than the width of the widest stack of sheets to be held by the clamp. The clamping gap has a height that is at least three-times the width of the clamping gap. The diameter of the bore hole is at least one-and-one-half times greater than the width of the clamping gap. The removal tool has an insertion pin arranged at one end of a handle part and can be introduced into the bore hole of the clamp with slight play. The insertion pin is provided with a slit that runs in the longitudinal direction of the handle part.