Abstract: Method for automatic mass production and packaging of electrochemical cells where a current collector web with attached masked terminals is rolled onto a spool, which spool is placed in a cathodic coating machine where the web is pulled through a dip tank for coating and then pulled vertically through a solidification tower, the terminals are unmasked, an insulating plastic net is provided in an electrolyte coating chamber where it is pulled through a dip tank filled with liquid polymer electrolyte, and is laid on top of the cathode web while still wet and tacky, and then travels through a solidification chamber after which an adhesive tape carrying leaf anodes is laid on top, pressed together to form cell assemblies which are cut between the anode leafs to prevent shorting and, to form individual cell assemblies, which are picked up, stacked into multiple packs, heat sealed in a plastic coated metal foil bag which is inserted into a hard casing.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a housing made from an electrically conductive material and a hollow, cylindrical sleeve extending from a first end of the housing. The sleeve is constructed from a material which is deformable onto a coaxial cable. An inner conductor connector projects from the first end of the housing at a point centrally positioned within the hollow, cylindrical sleeve. Insulation is positioned between the housing and the inner conductor connector from the housing, and an outer conductor connector projects from the first end of the housing at a point positioned with the hollow, cylindrical sleeve between the inner conductor connector and the hollow, cylindrical sleeve.

Abstract: A device for applying nailing plates to the ends of wooden ties includes a plate feeder for applying nailing plates to the generally vertically-oriented ends of a wooden tie horizontally disposed therein. The plate feeder includes a frame on each side for holding a nailing plate in a generally vertical orientation adjacent one of the ends of the wooden tie, a dispenser associated with each frame for dispensing nailing plates to the frame; and a piston on each side actuable to partially press a nailing plate held in the frame into the ends of the wooden tie. A tie feeder for conveys ties to the plate feeder. There is also a press for pressing nailing plates partially embedded in the ends of a wooden tie, into the ends of the wooden tie. A conveyor conveys wooden ties from the plate feeder to the press.

Abstract: A direct chip attach to heatsink structure is shown and described which implements rework when the chip must be removed and replaced. A laminated heatsink includes a metal heatsink with a foil layer adhered to the chip attachment surface with the assembly secured to a carrier at a cutout opening therein that defines the chip attach site. The adhesive, either a dry film adhesive or a pressure sensitive adhesive, secures foil layer to heatsink and provides the interface of separation when a chip must be removed and replaced. By peeling the foil away from the heatsink, the foil, chip and non-reworkable die attach adhesive are removed as a unit, leaving no chip attach adhesive residue at the attachment site to be scraped or abraded away. The replacement chip can be installed either by directly installing with new die attach adhesive or by first restoring the foil layer prior to chip installation.

Abstract: A method for producing wire connections that makes possible the production of retaining bonds. The method involves a calculation of the arrangement of the retaining bonds as a function of the current actual position of the wire connections that are respectively to be equipped with preferably one retaining bond.

Abstract: For connecting a high voltage wire to an elongated terminal of an electrical device, a connector link is provided comprising a first hollow tubing having an open first end with an extending flattened portion of the tubing bent to form the wall of a second hollow tubing having an axis of elongation perpendicular to the axis of elongation of the first tubing. The second hollow tubing is interference fitted onto the terminal and an end of the high voltage wire is inserted into the open end of the first tubing. The wire end is soldered to the first tubing and the second tubing is soldered to the terminal. An abundance of solder is used for causing the solder to flow outwardly from the ends of the tubings to form a continuous well-wetted shape of solder having smooth and rounded surfaces for avoiding concentrated electric fields and attendant electrical discharges.

Abstract: An improved high performance aluminum connecting rod and a method for manufacturing such a connecting rod are disclosed, the connecting rod being capable of carrying particularly high compressive loads with a substantially reduced deformation resulting from such high compressive loads. In the preferred embodiment, the connecting rod of the present invention is made of an extruded bar stock forging made of an aluminum alloy material which is forged and machined to make the connecting rod. The connecting rod of the present invention has a substantially increased compressive yield strength as well as a substantially increased tensile yield strength. This increase in the compressive yield strength of the connecting rod of the present invention effectively prevents bending of the connecting rod beam, elongation of the wrist pin bore, and a marked deterioration in the roundness of the bearing housing bore.

Abstract: A swirler 50 for a gas turbine engine combustor 10 has an outer wall 54, groupings 52 of vanes 42 attached to the outer wall, a centerbody 60 mechanically decoupled from the outer wall via the groupings of vanes so that the swirler can accommodate differential rates of thermal growth between the outer wall and the inner centerbody and vanes. Alternatively, the centerbody may be attached to one of the groupings of vanes to keep the centerbody from vibrating.

Abstract: A thruster rocket engine throat insert (12) has a thin walled shell (54) made from a high strength, oxidation resistant material. The shell (54) having a throat (48) of reduced cross-section and a radially extending annular stiffening ring (60) located at the throat (48). A casing (56) made from a material having a thermal conductivity at least 10 times greater than that of shell (54) is molded around an outer surface (58) of shell (54) and has a generally cylindrical exterior surface (59). Shell (54) resists yielding and oxidation caused by the extreme temperatures of rocket fuel combustion products passing through the throat insert (12), while the casing (56) acts to efficiently transfer heat from the shell (54).

Abstract: A method of making a rocket thrust chamber is described in which molten metal is sprayed onto the outer shell of a cooling tube bundle, and the ends of tubes are covered with predetermined thicknesses of the metal. Circumferentially extending manifold channels that intersect each of the tube ends are then machined into the predetermined thicknesses of metal, and mating assemblies are attached to enclose the manifold channels.

Abstract: A heat sink and method of manufacture is described. In the preferred embodiment, an array of tubes are extruded from a block of conductive metal, such as aluminum. A series of plugs or pins are extruded in a first stage, and the plugs are reverse extruded by tooling pins to form tubes of considerable or varying length, integral with the base plate. The tube closed ends are punched so as to form holes through the base plate which has a groove crossing pattern aligned with the holes to provide an air convection flow path. The tubes may be assembled to a base plate as separate elements, and a channel member can also be utilized to provide flow passages extending to each tube.

Abstract: A method of making solar collectors by encapsulating photovoltaic cells within a base of an elongated solar collector wherein heat and pressure are applied to the cells in-situ, after an encapsulating material has been applied. A tool is fashioned having a bladder expandable under gas pressure, filling a region of the collector where the cells are mounted. At the same time, negative pressure is applied outside of the bladder, enhancing its expansion. The bladder presses against a platen which contacts the encapsulated cells, causing outgassing of the encapsulant, while heat cures the encapsulant. After curing, the bladder is deflated and the tool may be removed from the collector and base and reflective panels put into place, if not already there, thereby allowing the solar collector to be ready for use.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of articles such as heat exchangers, heat absorbers, thermal skins, rocket engine components and the like which method comprises providing a substrate or mold, etching or cutting cooling channels therein, filling said channels and processing to form a part which is then fabricated into the final article. In the production method a unique filler or core material comprising a strontium composition is utilized thus rendering a product of high quality and net-shape finish.

Abstract: Gears, particularly spur gears, are produced by powder metal techniques with minimal lead line error and eccentricity, which gears are preformed from powder metal, sintered, hardened and thereafter have their involute surfaces regenerated by a hard hob with a negative rake on the hob teeth to provide gears having aligned involute surfaces between adjacent gear teeth and, between each gear tooth and the gear center line.

Abstract: A method of producing a rail-bound rail vehicle for passenger transport, includes providing at least one trough-like superstructure with a floor and adjoining side walls formed in a framework construction from side-wall posts, lower longitudinal members and upper longitudinal flanges or chords. The upper longitudinal flanges are supported against one another by connecting members. The side walls have windows and access areas with doors. The side-wall posts are disposed in a zigzag manner and are rigidly connected to the lower longitudinal members and the upper longitudinal flanges, and serve as supporting elements for the windows and side paneling elements fastened thereto. The superstructure is assembled from shaped pieces and bar parts which have been cut to length.

Abstract: A tool holder and tools combination includes a base including a first end and a second end. A head is formed on the second end of the base and includes a first compartment for receiving spare tools and a second compartment for receiving a service tool when not in use. Each of the tools includes an end having an engaging hole and a slit extended from the engaging hole to an end edge of the tool. A fixing seat is pivotally mounted to the head and includes a groove for securely holding the end of the service tool. The fixing seat includes a transverse hole having a first part that slidably receives a latch member and a second part that slidably receives a push pin, while the engaging hole of the service tool locates between the first part and the second part. The push pin has a first end secured to the latch member to move therewith and a second end for manual operation. The engaging hole of each tool is sized to be smaller than a diameter of the latch member and greater than a diameter of the push pin.

Abstract: This invention relates to the cutting or trimming of grass directly over the top of the pop-up sprinkle head's shaft. In the past the grass and roots would cross over the path of the sprinkle's pop-up shaft restricting or stopping the upward movement of the shaft and deflecting or stopping the water spray pattern of the sprinkle. This invention will cut a very narrow cylindrical shaped hole down to the top of the pop-up head of the sprinkler eliminating the unsightly bowl shape cut in the grass of the prior patents and leaving a clean unrestricted small opening in the grass.

Abstract: A utensil for infants and toddlers it includes a planar flexible handle portion and a semi-rigid utensil portion. The utensil portion includes a ridge and a handle which engages the handle portion. A mouth guard is included and is disposed at the junction of the handle and handle portion. Included among the utensils are a spoon, fork and toothbrush. A kit of utensils is, also, disclosed.

Abstract: A hacksaw includes a frame and a handle. A lever is pivotally coupled to the handle. A link has a rear end pivotally secured to the bottom portion of the lever. A blade is secured between the link and the frame and is secured in place when the lever is rotated to engage with the handle and is released when the lever is disengaged from the handle. A latch may secure the lever to the handle when the lever secures the blade in place. A bolt is threadedly engaged with the lever and the link for moving the link relative to the lever and for adjusting the blade tension when the lever secures the blade in place.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining the orientation parameters of a wheel-alignment optical target 10 affixed to a vehicle wheel 20 by a no-compensation wheel clamp 16. The wheel-alignment optical target includes a stub shaft 24 adapted for insertion within an axial bore 18 of the no-compensation wheel clamp after the wheel clamp is secured to the vehicle wheel. An optical imaging system observes the optical target and measures the orientation of the target face in a first position. The optical target is rotated partially about the longitudinal axis of the stub shaft, and the optical target is again observed and the orientation of the target face is again measured by the optical imaging system. By comparing the measured orientations of the optical target at the two rotational positions, a compensation vector Vc describing the alignment of the target face relative to the stub shaft is be determined and stored for subsequent uses of the optical target.

Abstract: A laser is adapted for attachment to an arrow such that a beam projected from the laser is colinear with an axis of a shaft of the arrow. A first target has a first marking and a second marking thereon. The first and second markings are positioned such that when the laser is attached to the arrow, and the arrow is drawn on a bow, and the beam from the laser is projected on the second marking, and a person drawing the bow visually aligns the first marking with a sighting pin and a peep sight on a string of the bow, and the bow is a first pre-determined distance away from the first target, the sighting pin is properly aligned for aiming the arrow without the laser thereon from the bow toward a second target which is positioned a second pre-determined distance away from the bow.

Abstract: An adjustable sighting device for an archery bow includes a frame part that is attached to the bow. The sighting device is equipped with an arcuate gauge that is fitted onto its rear part, and a lever that is supported from its middle onto the frame part with the help of a shaft and which turns in a plane. The shaft includes a rear portion, an intermediate portion and a front portion, and the rear portion of which is equipped with a pointer that is set to cooperate with the arcuate gauge, and in which the front portion of the lever includes a sighting bead that is supported in slightly spaced relation from and at the side of the said plane with the help of the transverse part, and a side-shift member for the sighting bead by which the latter can be adjusted to move sideways.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand tool which is capable of functioning as a framing square, a roofing framing square or rafter square, a plumb bob, a level, and a gauge or scribe for straight lines, arcs, or circles. The hand tool preferably includes a body, a plate and a releasable locking member. The body includes first and second ends, first and second sides, a top surface and a bottom surface. The hand tool may include a light source disposed at the first end of the body, a horizontal level vial intermediate the first and second sides, a vertical level vial intermediate the first and second sides, and a straight sliding slot intermediate the first and second sides such that the straight sliding slot transverses the body from the first side to the second side providing an aperture. The plate is pivotally attached to the body by a pivot member. The pivot member is disposed in the straight sliding slot thereby allowing the pivot member to be slidably captured therein.

Abstract: A simple easy-to-use aircraft navigational plotter is disclosed. The device is used in conjunction with the signals and readouts received from a pair of VOR (Very high frequency Omni-directional Range) stations. A pair of plotter arms is rotatably connected to a central hub (1) and each is removably attached to a center point (11), which is part of a disc (2), that is affixed to a navigation chart over the VOR stations to be used for navigation. The attachment means of the plotter arms (4) to the center point discs (2) provides for a fit where the plotter arms each may both slide and rotate about the respective center point to which each arm is attached.

Abstract: A device for laying out an angle to form a borderpiece for a roof from a standard workpiece. The device includes first and second members, contact elements extending from each member. The contact elements contact opposing edges when the device is disposed on the workpiece. An edge of each first and second element defines the angle at which the workpiece is to be cut.

Abstract: A device for facilitating measuring and cutting conduit. The device includes two end plates sized and configured for receiving conduit while being provided with a surface for resisting rotation of the conduit as it resides upon and is supported by the end plates. A planar ruled member is attached to and supports both of the end plates preferably at a distance so that the device can be supported by the circumference of a standard five gallon bucket.

Abstract: An apparatus for verifying placement of a rear view mirror mounting button on a motor vehicle windshield includes a first member pivotally attached to a second member for rotation about an axis. The first member includes a portion adapted to align the first member substantially perpendicular to an edge of the windshield. The second member is adapted to engage the mounting button such that the second member is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the mounting button. The apparatus further includes cooperating indicia carried by the first and second members for determining the accuracy of alignment between the first and second members.

Abstract: A setback gauge for use with a router, a fence and a workpiece, the router having a base, an edge on the base for guiding the router, and a router bit extending out from said base for rotation about a router axis. The setback gauge comprises a substantially rectangular plate wherein the length of the rectangular plate defines a first setback distance and the width of the rectangular plate defines a second setback distance. The first setback distance is equal to the distance from the router axis to the edge of the base plus one-half of the cutting diameter of the router bit and defines the setback distance for cuts inside the cutting line. The second setback distance is equal to the distance from the router axis to the edge of the base less one-half of the cutting diameter of the router bit and defines the setback distance for cuts outside the cutting line. A set of setback gauges includes a plurality of identical pairs of setback gauges for use with various common router bit cutting diameters.

Abstract: A braking structure of a measuring tape comprises a front wall, a rear wall, a driving means and a braking wheel. Wherein the driving means includes a shaking shaft outside the front wall a rotary disk connected with the shaking rod, a fixing ring fixed on the outer wall of the front wall, a buckling wheel, a measuring tape, and a braking wheel. Characteristic in that a short shaft is projected from the side of the braking wheel, the short shaft and the periphery thereof are inserted into the measuring tape wheel so that the measuring tape wheel is resisted against the braking wheel to rotate. An inclined body inclined gradually is formed on the side of the braking wheel. A convex block is formed on the highest point of the inclined body, while another convex block is formed on the inclined body formed in the rear wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying cable, in accordance with the present invention includes a trench formed longitudinally on a plate for receiving a cable whereby a plurality of openings formed in the trench permit fluid communication therethrough such that water present on the cable is removed through the openings by evacuation. A water separator is coupled to the bottom portion for receiving the evacuated water and separating out the water by gravity.

Abstract: The instant device is an elongated four-sided, solid high molecular weight polyethylene wood sticker unit serving to separate, within a wood kiln unit, the lowermost surfaces of uppermost laid in planking from the uppermost surfaces of lowermost laid-in planking and characterized by the presence of four rounded edges marking the intersection of any two sides thereof and a helically inclined groove cut into the outer surfaces of all four sides thereof and extending uniformly from one end thereof to the other end thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the dryer section of a paper machine consisting of a number dryer groups having dryer cylinders and one reversal role between each two dryers within a dryer group. The dryer section may have top felted or bottom felted dryer groups. A differential pressure box may be placed between the dryer cylinders and above the reversal roles in a top-felted dryer group and between the dryer cylinders and below reversal roles in a bottom felted dryer group. Between dryer groups the transfer between top felted dryer groups can occur with either an open or closed draw. The transfer between a top felted dryer group and a bottom felted dryer group occurs with an open draw. The size of the draw can be adjustable by making one or both of the guide rolls at the transfer moveable.

Abstract: A method [and an apparatus are] is disclosed for detecting an occurrence of a liquid dry condition in a container containing a liquefied compressed gas while the gaseous phase of the liquefied compressed gas is being removed from the container over time. The [apparatus includes] method uses a first sensor, a second sensor, and a computer, preferably a programmed logic controller (PLC). The first sensor senses temperature (T) inside the container and provides a signal indicative thereof. The second sensor senses pressure (P) inside the container and provides a signal indicative thereof. The computer receives signals from the first and second sensors, and determines the rates of change in the pressure (dP/dt) and the temperature (dT/dt) inside the container over time.

Abstract: A portable sport equipment bag having an air distributor is connected with a hose to blower and ozone generator operable to move air and ozone under pressure into the air distributor. The air distributor has one or more manifolds located within the bag. The manifolds have a plurality of holes to allow air and ozone in the manifolds to flow into the bag to dry sport equipment and objects within the bag and destroy bacteria, molds and fungus in the bag. One or more air filters mounted on the bag remove odors and foreign matter from the air flow from the bag into the environment adjacent the bag.

Abstract: A drying processing apparatus for supplying a dry gas to a processing chamber 35, which houses therein semiconductor wafers W, to dry the semiconductor wafers W, including a heater 32 for heating N.sub.2 gas serving as a carrier gas; a vapor generator 34 for making IPA misty by using the N.sub.2 gas heated by the heater 32 and for heating the IPA to produce the dry gas; and a flow control element 36 for supplying a predetermined rate of N.sub.2 gas to the processing chamber 35. Thus, it is possible to improve the efficiency of heat transfer of N.sub.2 gas, and it is possible to increase the amount of produced IPA gas and decrease the time to produce IPA gas. In addition, it is possible to prevent the turbulence of atmosphere in the processing chamber 35 after the drying processing is completed.

Abstract: A gap drying system moves a substrate having a coated side and a non-coated side between a heated platen disposed on the non-coated side of the substrate and a condensing platen disposed on the coated side of the substrate. An insulation layer is disposed between the heated platen and the non-coated side of the substrate.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for removing water from a fibrous web are disclosed. The process comprises providing a fibrous web having a moisture content from about 10% to about 90%; providing an oscillatory flow-reversing impingement gas having frequency of from 15 Hz to 1500 Hz; providing a gas-distributing system comprising a plurality of discharge outlets designed to emit the oscillatory flow-reversing impingement gas onto the web; and impinging the oscillatory flow-reversing gas onto the web through the plurality of discharge outlets, thereby removing moisture from the web. The apparatus comprises a web support designed to receive a fibrous web thereon and to carry it in a machine direction; at least one pulse generator designed to produce oscillatory flow-reversing air or gas; and at least one gas-distributing system in fluid communication with the pulse generator for delivering the oscillatory flow-reversing air or gas to the web.

Abstract: A washing machine insert for holding athletic shoes therein when washing the athletic shoes in a washing machine. The washing machine insert includes a member designed for insertion into a washing tub of a front loading style washing machine. The member has a plurality of bores extending therethrough between a pair of opposite faces of the member. Each of the bores is designed for receiving a shoe therein.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for the removal of liquid from the surface (0', 0") of a strip (B) conveyed from a strip processing machine, more particularly a rolling stand, by means of a gas jet (G1, G4, G5, Gzl, Gzr, G12-G18, G17', G18'), which has an outlet nozzle (2, 4, 5, 12-19) from which the gas jet (G1, G4, G5, Gzl, Gzr, G12-G18, G17', G18') emerges, and a suction opening (8a), via which the gas jet (G1, G4, G5, Gzl, Gzr, G12-G18, G17', G18') can be removed by suction mixed with the liquid, the apparatus enabling the surface of the strip to be adequately cleaned over its whole width. This is achieved by the feature that the gas jet (G1, G4, G5, Gzl, Gzr, G12-G18, G17', G18') is guided over the strip (B) in a flow (S, S2) directed towards at least one of the lateral edges (R) of the strip (B), and a suction opening (8a) is associated with that lateral edge (R) of the strip (B) at which the flow (S, S2) is directed.

Abstract: A shoe sole which, in the heel and ball regions, comprises deformable cavities which are connected to one another and to the surrounding air by means of lines which can be closed by valves. Provided in the bending region of the sole is a transverse gap which is closed at the bottom and is filled by a further deformable and partially closable cavity which comprises at least one outlet line to the surrounding air and is connected to the cavity in the ball region via a line which can be closed by a valve. When stress is applied to the heel region, the line connecting the cavity in the region to the surrounding air is closed by the valve, the line leading to the cavity in the ball region is opened, the line leading to the cavity in the gap is closed, and the outlet lines in this cavity are open. When the sole is aligned straight as desired by opening the gap, the lines are closed again and the outer line is opened in order to re-establish the state in which the heel region can be stressed again.

Abstract: A plow of the type used to clear snow and like debris from roadways and similar surfaces has a plastic moldboard secured to a rigid frame adapted to be mounted to a vehicle. The frame has at least one vertically extending brace member spaced from the moldboard to define a vertically extending gap between frame and moldboard. At least a portion of the gap is at least partially filled with a resilient material so that the moldboard is able to resiliently flex into the gap during heavy snow removal while preventing the gap from being filled with foreign matter including ice otherwise preventing desired flexing of the moldboard.

Abstract: A plow having a frame attached to a vehicle and a pair of hinged plow blades pivotally mounted on the frame, a first single acting hydraulic actuator extending between the frame and a first one of the plow blades, a second single acting hydraulic actuator extending between the frame and a second of the plow blades, a first tension spring extending between the first one of the plow blades and the frame, a second extension spring extending between the second plow blade and the frame. Each of the single acting cylinders includes a piston on a cylinder, characterized by each single acting hydraulic actuator includes hydraulic valve elements for locking the blades in position to prevent loss of material mass behind the blades when the plow is being used to back blade. In one embodiment, the single acting hydraulic actuators include a counterbalance valve located in the position of the cylinder to provide hydraulic locking and overload protection.

Abstract: A monitoring device for motor-driven underwater grab bucket dredges contains a bucket gear suspended on a cable. The device ensures reliable monitoring and controlling of the operating condition of the bucket gear 4. There is at least one sensor connected to the grab bucket gear for sensing a measured value. There is a computer connected to the sensor for representing the measured value detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A pin is laid out so as to pass through a boom laid out between a pair of bosses of the center frame of the upper rotating body, and are attachably, detachably, and pivotably mounted on the boom. A cab is laid out on one side of the pair of bosses, and oil tanks such as a hydraulic oil tank and fuel oil tank are laid out on the other side thereof. The sections of oil tanks that meet the extension line of the center line of the pins are formed as a space section with which the pin does not interfere when the pin is moved along the extension line. In the upper rotating body where the hydraulic oil tank and the fuel oil tank are laid out to keep the relation of the front and rear positions, the space between both oil tanks is positioned nearly on the extension line of the center line of the pins, and a cut section of the oil tank is formed on at least one side of both oil tanks, and besides partly hollowly.

Abstract: A soleplate for an iron comprising a cast heating body (1) with an outer edge (4) having a tip (6) and a heel (8), as well as a metal ironing plate (10) having a matching shape and including a pointed front portion (12) and a rear portion (14), and comprising an inner surface (16), an outer surface (20) coated with a coating (22) and a rim (24) arranged around the side of the outer edge (4) of the heating body and provided with elements for attaching it thereto. The elements for attaching the rim (24) comprise a preformed curled edge (26) for capping the tip (6) at least in the front portion (12), and at least one hook (28) for engaging the heel (8) in the rear portion (14).

Abstract: An apparatus for the formation of a visual sense effect comprises a first object A having a plurality of windows disposed around an axis of rotation C and a second object B so disposed as to show part thereof through the windows W of the first object A, with the first object A and the second object B adapted to be rotated relative to each other round the axis of rotation C. By virtue of the visual sense effect in vision, this apparatus allows an object of a polygonal shape to be perceived as though the object were repeating enlargement, contraction, deformation, and eccentric movement.

Abstract: A traffic signaling device includes a strobe light directed upon a portable traffic sign for alerting distant motorists of an upcoming traffic condition and for enhancing readability of the traffic sign. The signaling device includes a rotatable sign assembly releasably attached to a primary shaft suitable for holding by a road construction worker. The sign assembly includes a handle which cooperates with a channel within the primary shaft whereby the sign can be rotated to discrete, locked positions without repositioning the primary shaft or strobe light. Thus, either side of a sign may be displayed to oncoming traffic while a worker's eyes are always shielded from the strobe light.

Abstract: A hand-held wafer-like signal which is essentially flat octagonally shaped with a handle at the lower end. It has a front side and a back side. The front side is a unitary construction made by plastic injection molding and has a reflector surface, one-half of a handle and a one-half of a cylindrical light housing which is essentially perpendicular to the reflective surface. There is a back side which is also made by injection molding and also has a reflective surface inside an octagonal frame, one-half of a battery container and one-half a cylindrical light housing. The one-half front and back sides are secured together as by screwing and when assembled it becomes a lightweight weatherproof hand-held signal.

Abstract: A tubular signage assembly and related methods and components are provided which have a number of advantages and solve a number of problems over conventional magnetic signage products and processes. The assembly has an annular tube and at least one signage blank rolled up therein. The annular tube has instruction indicia thereon. The blank has a filled base layer having a magnetic powder filler and a thermoplastic resin, and has a surface layer having a thermoplastic material and a colorant. The blank preferably has indicia thereon for indicating the orientation of the magnetic pole of the blank. A method is also provided for making a magnetic sign from a large sheet of laminate involving cutting the laminate into blanks, placing a blank into a tubular body to form a tubular assembly, transporting the tubular assembly to a sign maker, placing indicia on the blank to form a sign and placing the sign in the tube for delivery to the user of the sign.

Abstract: A trigger safety block for guns including a unitary rigid block made of rigid plastic or a metal block. The trigger safety block has a rigid plate and two projections extending from the rigid plug through the trigger area of the gun. A first projection extends behind the trigger of the gun to prevent depression of the trigger. A second projection extends through the trigger area in front of the trigger and between the trigger and trigger gun. The first and second projections preferably are dimensioned to frictionally fit between the trigger and tiger guard. Each of the projections has an aligned bore extending therethrough and receives a lock member to prevent the trigger block from being removed from the trigger area.