Abstract: A method for automatically forming armed surgical needles and for automatically packaging the same in a packaging tray, the automatic forming and packaging operating under control of a control computer, each armed surgical needle including a surgical needle having a suture receiving opening formed therein for attachment of a definite length suture material thereof.

Abstract: A process for superplastically forming a tube of superplastic material to make a part includes sealing both ends of the tube with end caps to provide a sealed enclosed volume within the tube. At least one of the end caps has a connection that communicates between the enclosed volume and a gas line for connection to a gas management system for controlling forming gas pressure inside the enclosed space. The tube is inserting in a die and the connection is coupled to a gas supply line from said gas management system for supplying forming gas under pressure to said enclosed volume. The die and the tube are heated to the superplastic forming temperature for said material, and gas is introduced from the gas management system for pressurizing the enclosed volume with pressurized forming gas and for expanding the tube against the internal surfaces of the die.

Abstract: An apparatus for extracting screw elements from a screw shaft comprises a frame, a stationary clamp mounted on the frame and disposable between open and closed positions, a carriage mounted on the frame for motion toward and away from the stationary clamp, a movable clamp mounted on the carriage for motion therewith and disposable between open and closed positions, a first drive coupled to the stationary clamp for opening and closing the stationary clamp, a second drive coupled to the movable clamp for opening and closing the movable clamp, and a third drive coupled to the carriage for causing motion of the carriage toward and away from the stationary clamp, wherein clamping of a downstream screw element by the stationary clamp, clamping of an upstream screw element by the movable clamp and one or more strokes of the carriage away from the stationary clamp result in removal of the downstream screw element held in place by the stationary clamp from the screw shaft.

Abstract: Members of an assembly, a first of which has an aperture and a second of which is of deformable sheet-like material, are fastened together by piercing and deforming the second member using a punch and die to provide a pierced aperture having a peripheral wall of helical form analogous to a screw-thread, assembling the members together with the apertures aligned, inserting a tubular fastener having a head and a shank into the apertures so that the head abuts a face of the first member and the shank extends through the second member, and then expanding at least part of the shank within the pierced aperture of the second member and thereby causing the peripheral wall of the pierced aperture to impress a helical peripheral groove into the external surface of the shank of the fastener. The shank can be expanded by pulling a tapering mandrel head into or through it.

Abstract: A method of inserting a corner member into channel-shaped flanges of a duct. The corner member has first and second legs. The duct includes longitudinally extending duct panels. The channel-shaped flanges of the duct extend laterally from at least one end of the duct channels. The method comprises supporting the corner member, moving the duct toward the corner member into a position in which adjacent flanges of the duct are in registration with the legs of the corner member, and pressing the corner member into the duct flanges.

Abstract: An automated machine tool is provided and includes a frame having a first workpiece transfer station at a first location on the frame; at least two self-contained processing units, each of the units including structure for holding the workpiece for processing and structure for performing a process on the workpiece; and structure for sequentially indexing the processing units to the first workpiece transfer station for transferring workpieces to and from each of the processing units.

Abstract: A superconducting magnetic coil includes a first superconductor formed of an anisotropic superconducting material for providing a low-loss magnetic field characteristic for magnetic fields parallel to the longitudinal axis of the coil and a second superconductor having a low loss magnetic field characteristic for magnetic fields perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the coil. The first superconductor has a normal state resistivity characteristic conducive for providing current limiting in the event that the superconducting magnetic coil is subjected to a current fault.

Abstract: Interconnections are made through a planar circuit by a monolithic short-circuited transmission path which extends from a circuit portion of the planar circuit to the opposite side. The opposite side is ground sufficiently to remove the short-circuiting plate, thereby separating the previously monolithic conductors, and exposing ends of the separated conductors of the transmission path. Connection is made between the exposed conductors of the transmission path and the registered contacts of a second planar circuit by means of electrically conductive, compliant fuzz buttons. The transmission path may be a coaxial path useful for RF.

Abstract: Interconnections are made through a planar circuit by a monolithic short-circuited transmission path which extends from a circuit portion of the planar circuit to the opposite side. The opposite side is ground sufficiently to remove the short-circuiting plate, thereby separating the previously monolithic conductors, and exposing ends of the separated conductors of the transmission path. Connection is made between the exposed conductors of the transmission path and the registered contacts of a second planar circuit by means of electrically conductive, compliant fuzz buttons. The transmission path may be a coaxial path useful for RF.

Abstract: A method for incorporating a disk medium into a magnetic disk drive, in which the rotation center of the disk medium when a servo track information is written onto the disk medium (STW) coincides with the rotation center thereof when the disk medium is incorporated into the disk apparatus. A reference marker is provided as a positioning reference on a part of the disk medium. The disk medium is incorporated into a STW apparatus so that STW is performed on the disk medium. The disk medium is also incorporated into the magnetic disk drive in such a manner that a distance from an axis of rotation center of the disk medium to the reference marker is the same as when the STW was performed onto the disk medium.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic head apparatus provided with a slider having an ABS includes a step of aging a bar with a plurality of sliders, a step of lapping a surface or the bar, the surface including the ABS to be formed, the lapping step including a final lapping process for finally lapping the surface of the bar, a step of forming rails of the respective sliders of the bar after the final lapping process, the forming step including a photolithographic etching process to form the rails, and a step of cutting the bar to separate into the individual sliders. The aging step is carried out before the final lapping process or with the final lapping process.

Abstract: Assembly of an electrochemical cell using a prismatic steel can having an enlarged circular opening at one end. The active materials of this cell including the cathode are disposed into the prismatic can through the circular opening, and the circular opening is subsequently reduced in size to a round reduced size opening. A round cover and seal assembly closes the opening of the cell.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fabrication and testing of a magnichanical sensor for proper operation in detecting the presence of a snap ring during manufacture of an object having the snap ring for clasping a bearing. The magnichanical sensor is comprised of a magnetic field generator and a magnetic switch that are properly aligned on a sensor circuit board. The present invention adjusts a second position of the magnetic switch with respect to a first position of the magnetic field generator on the sensor circuit board. The present invention includes an indicator assembly coupled to the magnetic switch for indicating when the second position of the magnetic switch is properly aligned with respect to the first position of the magnetic field generator on the sensor circuit board. The second position of the magnetic switch with respect to the first position of the magnetic field generator is adjusted for proper alignment for both situations when the snap ring is present and when the snap ring is not present.

Abstract: An element, for example an element with a hollow body or a bolt element, in particular a nut element, for attachment to a plate-like component, has a ring-shaped recess or annular groove present at an end face of the element facing the component within a raised ring-shaped contact surface. At least one undercut is preferably provided in a side wall of the recess, and also features radial recesses and noses which extend into the ring recess providing security against rotation. A cylindrical punch section or pilot concentric to the central longitudinal axis of the element projects at the said end face within the ring-shaped recess and the outer boundary wall of the cylindrical punch section preferably has ring-shaped undercut.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an installation for fastening a connecting elem (1), specifically a U-shaped one, to the end (9) of a conveyor belt (10) with a peg-shaped fastening element (7). The fastening element is pushed through entry openings in the connecting element and through the conveyor belt, and is deformed at least in the area of its preceding end by a ram (36) that has a deforming contour, and is located in a tool (16). According to the invention, there follows also a secondary deformation of this area by a pressure bar (38), which is brought into contact with the tool containing the ram and the deformed end of the fastening element, after the contour of the fastening element had been already deformed.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a through hole connector pin for a circular through hole defined through a printed circuit board substrate, including: a vertical cylindrical portion of the connector pin for insertion in the circular through hole, the vertical cylindrical portion having a diameter less than that of the circular through hole; and a horizontal offset head portion of the connector pin formed integrally with the vertical cylindrical portion, the horizontal offset head portion having a shape approximating that of a conductive pad disposed on an upper surface of the printed circuit board substrate.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for forming a grid array device package around an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes multiple I/O pads on an underside surface, and an upper surface of a substrate includes a corresponding set of bonding pads. The substrate also has an opening (i.e., a hole) extending therethrough and preferably substantially in the center of the set of bonding pads. Solder bumps formed upon the I/O pads of the integrated circuit are placed in direct contact with corresponding members of the set of bonding pads, then heated until they flow in a C4 connection method. Following C4 connection of the I/O and bonding pads, the substrate and the attached integrated circuit are positioned within a mold cavity formed between two mold sections, and a liquid encapsulant material is injected through the opening of the substrate such that the encapsulant fills the mold cavity. The coupled I/O and bonding pads are enveloped by the liquid encapsulant.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of surface mounting a connector which enables a connector to be automatically mounted while preserving reliability of soldered portions and without additionally providing a special apparatus. The connector is formed to be thick at a portion and thin at another portion with respect to an axis C.sub.1. In surface mounting the connector on the printed circuit board, a hook member is inserted into a through hole formed in advance through the printed circuit board. Then, the reflow process is carried out on the printed circuit board whereby terminals of the chips including the lead pins are soldered. The printed circuit board is reroved from a reflow furnace, and cooled, whereupon the hook member is bent toward a hooking portion side. This brings the hooking portion into engagement with the underside of the printed circuit board, whereby the connector is firmly fixed to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A wire-circuit sheet includes; a resin sheet with circuit connecting holes, wires lying across the circuit connecting holes, and at least one cutting hole to punch the resin sheet so as to cut simultaneously the wires. Further, a wire-circuit sheet and its manufacturing method include; a resin sheet on which a plurality of wires lie as crossing or coming close to each other, cutting of holes being provided at the crossing or close points of the plurality of wires to cut off the wires and the sheet together, and the wires being fixed and sandwiched in between laminated resin sheets with a sticky surface.

Abstract: A turbine pump impeller provided with vanes of the double-curvature type, obtained monolithically by die casting and comprising, between two disk-shaped elements, a plurality of double-curvature vanes. In each vane, the two surfaces that are struck by the fluid are obtained from a sequence of transverse curved portions formed by circular arcs centered on a common spatial central axis.

Abstract: A clockwork wheel (1) including a plate (3) provided with a first series of peripheral teeth (4) and a second series of teeth (5) arranged at right angles to the plate is manufactured in a strip of steel suitable for stamping and by means of a progressive forging die. In order to form the second series of teeth (5), a die perforated with a plurality of openings arranged in a circle is applied onto one face of the strip, and the flat face of a cylinder is pressed onto the other face of the strip to cause the steel to flow inside the openings of the die. The clockwork wheel is used as a setting wheel in a time or date setting mechanism.

Abstract: A drive roller for an ink-jet printer. The drive roller has a media engaging surface that is roughened by grit blasting along an entire media engaging longitudinal peripheral extent. The surface is hardened by anodizing. The roller is relatively inexpensive to fabricate yet has a small error on diameter and run out, and high traction due to the surface roughness, to provide highly accurate media positioning performance. The drive roller rotates about shaft mounted bearings. The shaft journal is formed with a small raised bump, which has very loose diametrical tolerance requirements, but is short in comparison to the bearing length dimension. When the bearing is press fit onto the shaft journal, the material forming the raised bump is sheared by the bearing. The sheared material drops into a recess on the journal, and does not interfere with the axial positioning of the bearing. The axial position of the bearing is controlled by placing the bearing next to a shoulder formed on the shaft.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus has a head assembly (2) which houses rotary cutters (8), and guards (4) which are provided with an annular series of hair-entry apertures (6). A fixed supporting surface is provided inside and outside the ring of apertures, to provide support when shaving with large applied pressure.

Abstract: A reciprocating type electric shaver has close shaving blades and rough shaving blades provided in a head section. Each rough shaving blade has a stationary upper blade with a topside and a single side-wall bent into an inverted L-shaped cross-section, and a movable lower blade which slides along an inside surface of the stationary upper blade. Curled beard slits and a stationary trimmer blade are provided on opposite sides of the topside. The curled beard slits span from a center region of the topside to the side-wall, and the stationary trimmer blade extends from the center region of the topside to an outer edge of the topside.

Abstract: The electric shaver is provided with outer blades, inner blades driven in reciprocating motion against the inner face of the outer blades and a driving mechanism driving the inner blades in reciprocating motion. The driving mechanism is provided with vibrating rods, which transmit the reciprocating motion and are connected at their extremities to the inner blades. Vibrators are connected to the vibrating rods and are mounted in a case. A reciprocating motion mechanism drives the vibrators in a reciprocating motion. The vibrating rods are connected to drive ports of the inner blades in a fashion allowing movement in an axial direction. Furthermore, blade-pushing springs, which permit the flexible reciprocating motion of the inner blades against the outer blades, are introduced on the vibrating rods such that the inner blades are pressed against the outer blades by the blade-pushing springs.

Abstract: An implement comprising a body and a blade carried by the body and engagable for movement against a surface for effecting removal of hair, the body foldable between an operative orientation in a form of a handled body with the blade exposed for engagement against a surface, an extended orientation and a collapsed in a form of a receptacle with the blade contained therein, a first engagement assembly for securing the body in the collapsed orientation and a second engagement assembly for securing the body in the operative orientation.

Abstract: In-line razor-blade shaving devices feature two sets of razor blade strips pointing outwardly in opposite directions. The devices are designed for safely and rapidly shaving hair from large body portions such as legs and arms. Each device features an elongated handle arranged in line with an elongated bi-directional razor blade head. Each set of razor blade strips in the head may be provided with one or more straight razor-sharp edges, which point in the same direction, while the blade edges of the two sets point outwardly away from one another, generally in opposite directions. The edges of blade strips of the two sets may be arranged in one common working plane, or each set may be in its own working plane, with the planes at an angle to one another. The working planes are defined by the elongated front and rear guard surfaces of the blade-edge guarding system on the face of the razor head. These guard surfaces contact a user's skin before and after the razor-sharp edges to help ensure safe shaving.

Abstract: A knife for drawing along a cutting channel in a template defining a puzzle piece outline, so as to cut an underlying workpiece along lines conforming to the shape of the puzzle piece outline to form a puzzle piece from the workpiece. The knife includes a handle portion, a hollow nose portion mounted on the handle portion, a blade mounting portion contained by the nose portion and rotatable therein and extending distally therefrom, and a cutting blade mounted on the blade mounting portion and extending distally therefrom. The cutting blade includes a leading edge, a longer trailing edge, and a cutting edge extending therebetween. In its preferred form the knife includes a shield that is disposed forwardly of the leading edge of the cutting blade and extends along at least a portion of the length of the leading edge of that blade.

Abstract: Labeling equipment alignment tooling for properly adjusting the components of the label transfer system of rotary labeling equipment including a pallet timing plate, a pallet centerline locator, a gripper timing protractor, and a pallet measuring tool.

Abstract: A stage apparatus having a rotary table and a method of operating the same are provided. The stage apparatus includes a base, a stage which is rectilinearly movable on the upper surface of the base, and a rotary table which is rotatable on the stage and on which a workpiece is to be placed. Therefore, a larger workpiece can be effectively manufactured using the stage apparatus.

Abstract: An alignment system is comprised of a lower base plate coupled to an upper slide plate. The plates are coupled together by a sliding mechanism configured to allow the upper plate to slide in two dimensions parallel to the lower plate. A mounting surface is formed in the upper plate proximate a first outer edge, the mounting surface being inclined at a angle below the horizontal relative to the outer edge of the upper plate. A vertical plane of light is generated and is visible when the light impinges upon an object. An alignment bar is coupled to the outer edge of the upper slide plate in an orientation parallel to the plane of light. When a support surface is level, the upper plate is inclined at an angle and gravity causes the upper plate to slide relative to the lower plate until the alignment bar rests against a component to be measured.

Abstract: Pendulum and fixed bow sights which are fitted with sight rings having monofilament crosshairs and optionally provided with a source of black light for illuminating the crosshairs under conditions of low lighting. The pendulum bow sight is mounted to a bow in pivoting fashion, facilitating sighting of the target in a direct line of sight regardless of the elevation of the hunter. The sight ring in the pendulum bow sight is mounted on a pendulum bracket which is pivotally and adjustably attached to a frame mounted on the bow. The pendulum bracket and thus, the sight ring, may be stabilized by operation of a stabilizing pin and supported in a limited pivoting configuration with respect to the frame, by means of a pendulum bracket support. The fixed bow sight is mounted in fixed relationship on the bow.

Abstract: For leveling an object, in particular a suspended ceiling, which is to be attached to mounting members, such as suspension wires, the latter are cut off or provided with a suited mark. A device with a detector for detecting a reference level is used for this purpose. The device is pushed over the mounting member. As soon as the detector determines that the device is at the appropriate position, the mounting member is cut off by means of a cutter or worked in another suitable way for generating a reference mark thereon.

Abstract: A chalk line end is disclosed which includes a substantially flat base member having first and second tabs depending therefrom in order to form a substantially 90 degree angle to the base member. First and second points extend from the respective first and second tabs and are sized and shaped so as to press into the side surface of a board when the chalk line end is positioned over the board edge. This arrangement facilitates maintaining the position of the chalk line end as the chalk line is drawn off at an angle to the board edge. As an optional feature, a chalk line mount may be coupled to the base member by means of a swiveling connector, such as a rivet. This swiveling connection facilitates drawing the chalk line off at an angle from the board edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for checking the quality of balls (2) in respect of their diameter (D) and any damage to their periphery (3), in particular intended for checking golf balls (2). A diameter gauge device (4) extending along at least part of the diameter (D) of an aforementioned ball is situated at a distance from a bottom support (5) so arranged as to support a ball (2) accommodated in the arrangement (1) for checking.

Abstract: A cutting edge measuring device is disclosed, which is simple and small-sized in its construction. The cutting edge measuring device comprises: an arm 13 provided on a headstock 7 and movable between the retracting position A at which the arm does not interrupt a workpiece chucked in a main spindle and the working tool T and the measuring position at which measurement of the cutting edge is carried out; sensors 14a provided on the arm 13 and detecting the cutting edge position at an offset position from the axis of the main spindle with contacting or non-contacting fashion so as to transmit detecting signals; and positioning means 15, 27b, 28b for positioning and retaining the arm 13 at the measuring position B. By this arrangement, the cutting edge measuring device ensures measurement of the cutting edge while a workpiece is chucked in the main spindle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tape measure assembly having an internal deployment warning system therein. The device includes a substantially hollow housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, an end wall and a front wall with a horizontal slot between the front wall and the bottom wall. A tape measure having a plurality of marking indicia thereon extends through the horizontal slot and is selectively retractable within and extendable from the housing interior using conventional means currently used in various tape measuring devices. A first magnet is attached to the bottom wall of the housing for securing the housing to a metallic surface. A second magnet is removably attached to the top wall of the housing and has a slit thereon for selectively receiving an L-shaped catch member at a first end of the tape measure.

Abstract: A pre-marked makeready tap for use in setting and regulating the position of webbing in a printing press. The pre-marked makeready tape having a top side defining at least a first mark and a second mark spaced apart a distance equal to a whole multiple page length of printed matter and a bottom side having an activatable, but non-activated adhesive member substantially disposed about the bottom side for securing to the continuous web The adhesive member is selectively activated for attaching an end of the makeready tape to an end of the continuous web on the roll of continuous webbing proximate to the printing unit, and feeding the web through the press for commencement or resumption of the printing process.

Abstract: A system for determining the length and angle of stair railings, which system is disclosed in the form of a kit of parts and a method. The system includes a pair of vertically adjustable, simulated post housings to be temporarily positioned at the top and bottom of the stairs, where a first housing includes a pivotally mounted, extendable tape measure and angle scale. When the respective post housings are vertically adjusted to position a slidable base member at the projected height for the railing, the tape measure is then extended to the other post housing. While extended, the railing length and angle ends may be readily determined, and the information therefrom in preparing the railing.

Abstract: A supporting device for data-storage optical discs which includes a rest plate with which at least one supporting element is arranged to receive an optical disc. The supporting device further includes a vacuum assembly and vacuum connecting through-holes for providing vacuum communication between the supporting element and the vacuum assembly. The supporting element includes a base and a side wall arranged to support the optical disc and defining, with the optical disc itself, a vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber ensures locking retention of the optical disc on the supporting element, while enabling movement of the rest plate, and further achieves cooling of the disc by an air stream passing through the chamber and spreading over the optical disc surface.

Abstract: A bed (6; 78) of particulate material, which is supported by a gas distribution bottom (9; 75), is located utilizing a treatment gas, which via ducts (19; 35; 77) is conducted in sectionalized manner to and directed up through the gas distribution bottom and the bed of material from one or several underlying compartments (15; 76). The flow of the treatment gas through each duct (19; 35; 77) is self regulated by means of a flow regulator (21) provided in each duct. It is thereby obtained that the total pressure loss across the gas distribution bottom can be reduced, that the flow of the treatment gas through the material bed is distributed in a desirable and well-defined manner across the entire gas distribution bottom regardless of the composition of the material bed and the distribution thereon, and that tunnel formations are avoided.

Abstract: A clothes dryer having a rear end head with axially spaced apart apertures through which air may enter into the dryer drum through a diffuser wall mounted to the inside of the drum end head. The apertures in the end head have an air flow deflection shield integrally formed therewith. The air flow deflection shield extends radially across the apertures in the end head, is recessed from the rear end head and is spaced from the diffuser wall. Advantage is found with the use of such an air flow deflection shield because it permits for the apertures in the rear head to be of sufficient size to permit satisfactory air flow into the dryer drum while deflecting the air away from potential warm spots generated through and on the surface of the diffuser wall that would otherwise be in direct immediate air flow impingement with the apertures in the end head.

Abstract: A shoe sole having an outer sole with a heel section and a ball section and providing buttons in the peripheral area of the ball and heel sections and pods in the interior area of the ball section. The peripheral area of the sole is stiffer than the interior portions of the sole.

Abstract: A sole for footwear comprises an outer sole (12; 22; 31) housing a plurality of pressure-stimulation elements (15; 24; 33) movable perpendicularly, relative to the bearing surface of the outer sole, through the thickness of the outer sole and, in the absence of stresses, extending below the bearing surface of the outer sole by a predetermined distance in order, when the sole is pressed against a bearing surface, to exert, through a resilient intermediate element (17; 27; 35) comprising a soft inner sole of the footwear, a pressure localized at predetermined nerve centers in the sole of a foot on which the therapeutic footwear is worn.

Abstract: Described is a membrane comprising a microlayer polymeric composite having at least about 10 microlayers. The microlayers are each individually up to about 100 microns thick and alternate between at least one gas barrier material and at least one elastomeric material. The membrane can be formed into a pressurized bladder or cushioning device for many applications, including footwear and hydropneumatic accumulators.

Abstract: An ankle support assembly for use in combination with a soft-style snowboard boot. The assembly includes a rigid heel cup and a high back support for supporting the calf region of the snowboard rider. The high back support includes an extension member having a bottom end portion that is coupled within a pocket formed in the upper rear region of the heel cup. The coupling permits the high back support to float about a pivot axis that is translatable a predetermined amount along transverse, longitudinal and vertical axes of the ankle support assembly so as to enable articulation of said ankle support device in a manner that closely approximates the articulation of the foot and ankle of the snowboard rider. A tether is provided to prevent inadvertent decoupling of the high back support from the heel cup. Also included is a length adjustable tension cable to provide forward lean adjustment for the assembly.

Abstract: Size-adjustable footwear includes an outer shell and a liner disposed within the shell. The liner has an upper, a heel, and a toe. An insert is releasably receivable within the toe of the liner. The liner has a first size which is defined between the heel and the insert when the insert is received within the toe, and a second size which is defined between the heel and the toe when the insert is not received within the toe. The first size is less than the second size. A user may select footwear based on the smaller first size, and then as his or her feet grow, remove the insert to accommodate the larger feet.

Abstract: Footwear assembly for the practice of a sport, especially an in-line roller skate boot, of the type including two elements of which one, internal, is relatively flexible and forms a removable liner or boot, and the other, external, is relatively rigid and includes a shell, provided with a longitudinally opening at its upper portion to allow for the introduction of the liner or boot in the shell.

Abstract: The plaque has an indicia carrying surface. The container includes a box-like enclosure with an openable end and front surface having an opening. The plaque is received through the end of the enclosure such that the indicia carrying surface of the plaque aligns with the opening. A cover is hingeably mounted on the surface of the enclosure. The cover has window. A card, with indicia corresponding to the indicia on the plaque surface, is removeably mounted on the interior surface of the cover so as to be visible through the window. The rear surface of the plaque has a pocket to retain the card after the plaque and card are removed from the enclosure. A stand is provided to maintain the plaque in an upright position.

Abstract: An identifier tag for identifying the owner of a beverage can having a beverage can top equipped with a lever tab with a gripping end having a gripping end tab aperture formed therein, and a securing rivet securing an affixed end of the lever tab to the beverage can top. The identifier tag includes at least one identifier tab cover that is securable to the gripping end of the lever tab and includes an identifier tab cover including a molded plastic cover member and a lever tab locking structure. The molded plastic cover member has a lever tab insertion opening formed therein in connection with a lever tab receiving cavity sized to receive the gripping end of the lever tab. An outer top surface of the cover member is provided with an erasable marking surface. The lever tab locking structure includes a resilient locking prong retraction member and a curved locking prong. The resilient locking prong retraction member includes a horizontal portion and a vertical portion.