Abstract: A desk system utilizing a plurality of stanchions that extend into and support overhead cabinets. The system includes a support structure comprising a plurality of support panels to which the stanchions are mounted. The stanchions extend through openings in the work surface and through openings in the lower panel of the overhead cabinet. The stanchions are mounted by means of fasteners to the inside rear corners of the overhead cabinet. The support structure also includes a lower raceway for running electrical and communication wiring, and this raceway is in communication with raceways defined within the stanchions by means of removable cover plates.

Abstract: A convertible medical appliance support apparatus includes a box-shaped hollow main body portion A suspended from overhead by a support apparatus B. A horizontal support table C extends forward from the front face of the vertical main body column to form a platform for supporting associated medical equipment. Multiple gas connections D are provided the main body portion together with a manual handle E near the bottom of the main column on a side of the column opposite from the support table to provide a convenient point to grip and move the body column into a desired position. Manually actuatable controls are provided at the handle, including brake release pushbuttons I and a motorized height adjustment toggle switch J. Multiple electrical connections F are included on the main body together with optional shelves G selectively attachable below the main platform.

Abstract: A sensorless motor driving circuit including a detection circuit for detecting a reference position for the rotating rotor based on an excitation coil induction voltage, a differential pulse generating circuit for generating a differential pulse using a detection circuit output signal, a phase-locked loop circuit capable of generating a clock pulse, having a phase comparator for comparing the differential pulse with the clock pulse after the clock pulse has been frequency divided, an activation pulse generator for counting the clock pulses and generating an activation pulse when the differential pulse is not generated within the duration of a prescribed number of counts, a latch circuit for generating a delayed pulse delayed by a prescribed amount from the reference position of the rotor by counting the clock pulses or by using the activation pulse, a generating circuit for generating conduction switching signals for the excitation coils based on the delayed pulse and a driver circuit for bringing about condu

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting the end of life of a print cartridge for a thermal ink jet printer determines the status of the print cartridge and warns the user if the print cartridge is at or near the end of its useful life. In a first mode of operation, an initial temperature of a printhead contained in the print cartridge is checked after a threshold amount of ink is expelled from the printhead, such as for a high density print swath or during a service routine. This initial temperature is then compared with a maximum initial temperature. If the initial temperature exceeds the maximum initial temperature, a warning about the status of the print cartridge is sent to a user. If the initial temperature does not exceed the maximum initial temperature, the user is informed of the remaining life portion of the print cartridge. In a second mode of operation, a final temperature is checked after a period of time elapses since the threshold amount of ink is expelled from the printhead.

Abstract: A calibration technique for a plurality of different color ink printheads which includes printing and scanning a test pattern which incorporates two different calibration adjustments from the same test pattern, with one calibration adjustment at right angles to the scan axis. Further calibration precision is provided by incorporating a controlled color background for the test pattern that minimizes light reflection, as well as basing printhead alignment on the overall swath height of the printheads rather than the centers of the printheads.

Abstract: An ink jet printer includes a print head having ink nozzles, which is movable in a direction across the feeding path. A supply mechanism is provided at one side of the feeding path, which supplies ink to the print head located in the ink supply station. A maintenance mechanism is provided at the other side of the feeding path, which operates a predetermined operation. The ink jet printer is further provided with a first clutch which transmits the rotation of the actuator to the supply mechanism only when the print head is located in the above-mentioned one side, and a second clutch which transmits the rotation of the actuator to the maintenance mechanism only when the print head is located in the above-mentioned the other side. With this, the supply mechanism and the maintenance mechanism are actuated by a common actuator.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus and method for removing a recording ink from a surface of a recording material conveying belt of a recording apparatus. The method includes the steps of contacting a blade member to a surface of the recording material conveying belt and contacting an ink absorber member to a surface of the recording material conveying belt, thus removing from the belt surface an improper discharge of recording ink.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for recovering an ink jet head having an opening communicating with a discharge port, the opening being provided on a same planar surface on which the discharge port for discharging ink is provided. An area of the opening is larger than an area of the discharge port. The method includes the steps of forcibly introducing gas into the ink jet head simultaneously through the discharge port and the opening, and exhausting the gas introduced into the ink jet head in the introducing step with ink through the discharge port. The gas introduced into the ink jet head enables the ink to be exhausted at an increased velocity in the exhausting step.

Abstract: An ink jet printing apparatus for receiving an ink cartridge defining an orifice structure having at least one orifice plate with a plurality of nozzles for ejecting ink droplets onto a receiver to form an image. The apparatus cleans the orifice structure of debris, by using at least one actuable high frequency ultrasonic transducer in physical contact with the orifice structure and operatively associated with and spaced from the nozzles; and actuating the actuable high frequency ultrasonic transducer to cause such actuable high frequency ultrasonic transducer to produce ultrasonic sound waves which impinge upon the orifice structure and loosens debris.

Abstract: Multi-fluidic cleaning for an ink jet print head (10) and a method for assembling the same. The print head (10) has a surface (14) defining at least one orifice (16) therethrough, the at least one orifice (16) being susceptible to being obstructed by contaminants. A cleaning assembly (22) of the invention is disposed proximate the surface (14) for directing a flow of fluid along the surface (14) and across the at least one orifice (16) to clean contaminants from the surface (14) and the at least one orifice (16). The cleaning assembly (22) includes a cup (24) sealingly surrounding the at least one orifice (16), the cup (24) defining a cavity (26) therein.

Abstract: A flexible frame onsert molded capping system has an elastomeric sealing lip onsert molded onto a flexible, flat, springy support frame, preferably with series of these sealing lips being molded on a single flexible frame to simultaneously seal several adjacent inkjet printheads. The frame has a border region with one or more cap bases attached to the frame by plural suspension spring elements. The suspension spring elements have both cantilever and torsional characteristics which allow the bases to tilt and twist independent of one another to seal each printhead, even when the orifice plates of adjacent printheads are not in a coplanar alignment. Use of a single piece frame, and onsert molding of the cap lips thereon, decreases the number of parts required to assemble an inkjet printing mechanism, leading to a more economical unit which is easier to assemble.

Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus comprises a carriage having a recording liquid discharge unit provided with recording liquid discharge openings for discharging recording liquid and a processing liquid discharge unit provided with processing liquid discharge openings for discharging processing liquid to process recording liquid arranged therefor to perform the movement thereof, wiping member for use of recording liquid dedicated to wiping the surface having the recording liquid discharge openings arranged therefor when the movement of the carriage is suspended, and wiping member for use of processing liquid dedicated to wiping the surface having the processing liquid discharge openings arranged therefor when the movement of the carriage is suspended. For this ink jet recording apparatus, the dedicated wiping by the wiping member for use of recording liquid and by the wiping member for use of processing liquid are executed, respectively, by changing the stopping position of the carriage.

Abstract: A resolution control apparatus for an ink-jet printer, having a carriage conveying a printer head reciprocally across the width of the medium being printed, includes an angle controller for controlling an installation angle of the printer head incrementally, in discrete stages, in order to control vertical resolution. Sensors detect the selected installation angle of the printer head and generate a print control signal according to the sensed angle.

Abstract: It is intended to expand the recording width of the serial printer by executing the one-directional recording, instead of the two-directional recording, according to the required recording width. For this purpose there is provided a serial recording apparatus comprising a carrier for mounting a recording head for executing recording on a recording medium, a scanning section for causing the carrier to execute a reciprocating scanning motion along the recording medium and a recording section for executing the recording in the scanning motions in two directions of the carrier in case the recording width required for the recording along the scanning direction of the carrier does not exceed a predetermined reference recordable width, and executing the recording in the scanning motion of the carrier in one direction only in case the required recording width is larger than the predetermined reference recordable width.

Abstract: A print head has a plurality of linearly arranged, spaced apart print elements. The print head is positioned in a printing assembly at an angle to the process path of the print receiving documents. The angle of the print head is preselected whereby the distance between adjacent print elements in the direction orthogonal to the process direction is a preselected print resolution. The print head is then operated whereby the print elements fire multiple times as the document moves the preselected print resolution beneath the print head.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is a color printing system that is responsive to color information for forming images on media. The color printing system includes a determining device that determines colorant usage for a plurality of colorants. The determining device detects a balanced condition wherein colorant usage is within a nominal range and an imbalanced condition wherein colorant usage exceeds the nominal range. The color printing system also includes a colorant balancing device. The colorant balancing device responds to the imbalanced condition for altering colorant usage for compensating for the imbalanced condition.

Abstract: An ink droplet eject apparatus comprises a plate-shaped member defining a conical ink droplet eject chamber increasing from an eject port to an opening, and a vibrating plate covering the opening. A spacer is disposed between the vibrating plate and the plate-shaped member surrounding the opening. An annular space is delimited by the spacer. An ink flow path is formed in the spacer. The vibrating plate is excited so as to generate an intermittent liquid flow of an ink W in the ink droplet eject chamber in the direction of the eject port. An actuator can arbitrarily control an amount of displacement of the vibrating plate and a generation time of displacement during the excitation.

Abstract: Apparatus for reciprocally moving one or more ink cartridges through the printing station of an ink jet printer. A carriage having at least one open top compartment equipped with a latching mechanism which is arranged to urge the front face of the ink cartridge into contact with the front wall of the compartment. The latching mechanism includes a frame that is pivotally supported in the rear wall of the compartment so that it can move between a rearwardly canted position into an upright vertical position. A biasing member is pivotally supported in the frame and contains a pair of spaced apart ramps. A spring rotates the biasing member within the frame so that the ramp rides in biasing contact with the back of an ink cartridge being inserted into the compartment as the frame is rotated from the canted position into the upright position.

Abstract: An aperture electrode assembly having an insulating sheet, made of polyimide, in which a plurality of apertures having a diameter of 80 &mgr;m are formed in a line. A control electrode, made of copper leaf having a thickness of 8 &mgr;m, surrounds each of the apertures on the insulating sheet. A coating layer containing carbon particles as a conductive material is formed so as to cover both the control electrodes and the surface of the insulating sheet. As the material of the coating layer, the coating liquid is prepared by mixing the carbon particles in an insulating binder made of an organic synthetic resin, preferably, of polyimide resin. The coating liquid is applied onto the insulating sheet and the control electrodes, and baked at a temperature lower than 300° C., preferably between 200° C. and 280° C., for several minutes. A back coating layer is provided to the back surface of the insulating sheet.

Abstract: A liquid discharging head has at least a discharge port for discharging liquid therefrom, a liquid flow path communicating with the discharge port to supply the liquid to the discharge port, a substrate provided with a heating member for creating a bubble in the liquid filling the liquid flow path, and a movable member having a movable portion having its free end at the discharge port side and provided at a location facing the heating member of the substrate with a gap with respect to the substrate, a supported and fixed portion supported on and fixed to the substrate, and a supporting portion provided near the supported and fixed portion of the movable portion. The free end of the movable member is displaced toward the discharge port side about the fulcrum portion of the movable member by pressure produced by the bubble being created to thereby discharge the liquid from the discharge port.

Abstract: A system for supplying ink to a composite printing head has a first compartment in fluid flow communication with a first set of orifices, and a second compartment in fluid flow communication with a second set of orifices. The first and second compartments are configured to allow the egress of ink to maintain the level of ink therein at a desired fill height. A reservoir is also provided for supplying ink to the first and second compartments.

Abstract: A high-durability flexible bladder designed for placement within in an ink containment vessel. When inflated and deflated, the bladder maintains proper pressure levels in the ink containment vessel which improves the operating efficiency of the entire printing system. The bladder has a specially-constructed side wall that prevents air and ink materials from passing therethrough and is characterized by a high degree of structural integrity and longevity. The side wall is produced from polyethylene naphthalate which provides the benefits listed above. Either a single material layer produced in whole or in part from polyethylene naphthalate may be used or a plurality of material layers can be employed in combination to manufacture the side wall, with at least one layer containing in whole or in part polyethylene naphthalate. As a result, problems involving premature bladder deterioration, leakage, and the like are avoided.

Abstract: A printer that enables required data, such as a remaining quantity of each ink, to be written securely even when a storage device having a relatively low allowable frequency of rewriting is applied for a storage element mounted on an ink cartridge. An ink cartridge that is detachably attached to the printer. In the printer, a sequential access-type EEPROM having a relatively low allowable frequency of rewriting is applied for storage elements incorporated in both a black ink cartridge and a color ink cartridge. A print controller in the printer has a memory, for which an EEPROM (or a DRAM) is applicable. Data relating to each ink cartridge, such as a remaining quantity of each ink in the ink cartridge, are stored into both the EEPROM of the print controller and a memory cell included in the storage element of the ink cartridge.

Abstract: An ink jet cartridge for an ink jet printer has a housing for the installation of at least one replaceable ink supply tank. The cartridge has a printhead attached thereto which is in fluid communication with an ink pipe connector integrally formed on the floor of the housing through a passageway in the floor. The ink pipe connector protrudes from the housing floor and is adapted to enter an outlet port of the ink supply tank when the supply tank is installed in the housing. The ink pipe connector has a mesh filter recessed therein and a cover having holes therein positioned over the entrance of the ink pipe connector and spaced above the filter to form an internal chamber in the ink pipe connector. The holes in the cover are sufficiently small to cause the formation of an ink meniscus in each hole when the chamber is filled with ink and the meniscus in the holes prevent the ingestion of air.

Abstract: A hot-melt type ink jet printer includes a nozzle head for ejecting a hot-melt type ink onto a sheet. The printer has a sheet feed passage defined by, in order from an upstream side in a sheet feeding direction, a sheet supply roller, a preheat platen, a sheet feed roller, a main platen, a cooling platen, discharge roller and a sheet discharge opening. The preheat platen and main platen have preheater and main heater, respectively, and these platen and the cooling platen are supported on a frame. A first suction port is formed between the main platen and the cooling platen and a second suction port is formed between the cooling platen and the frame. A power board and a cooling fan is provided within the frame for cooling the power board. By rotation of the cooling fan, air is introduced from the sheet discharge opening into the frame through the first and second suction ports to also cool the cooling platen and the heating platen.

Abstract: A porous material is used to fill a portion of an ink supply path extending from a needle tip to a filter. Ink is conveyed across the porous material to the filter and wets the entire top surface of the filter. The porous material reduces the substantial cross sectional area of the bubbles that pass therethrough so that the bubbles are then permitted to pass through the filter. Because the bubbles pass through the filter, the stagnation of bubbles on a filter at the end of an ink supply needle is prevented.

Abstract: An ink jet recording method wherein two liquids, a first liquid and an ink composition are used. The first liquid includes a reactant capable of breaking dispersion of a colorant and the like in an ink composition to agglomerate the colorant component. According to this ink jet recording method, wherein two liquids are printed, the first liquid is once deposited onto an intermediate transfer medium and then transferred onto a recording medium. The ink composition is printed onto the recording medium with the first liquid transferred thereon. This can yield a good image. An apparatus for conducting printing in accordance with the method including an intermediate transfer medium on a drum; an ink jet recording head for depositing the first liquid onto the transfer medium; a drive for rotating the drum and an ink jet recording head for depositing the ink composition on the recording medium.

Abstract: An apparatus and related method for improved image fusing in an ink jet printing system are provided. An ink image is transferred to a final receiving substrate by passing the substrate through a transfer nip. The substrate and ink image are then passed through a fusing nip that fuses the ink image into the final receiving substrate. Utilizing separate image transfer and image fusing operations allows improved image fusing and faster print speeds. The secondary fusing operation enables the image transfer process to use reduced pressures, whereby the load on the drum and transfer roller is reduced. Additionally, the secondary fusing operation may be utilized to apply a supplemental coating to the transferred image.

Abstract: The sports spectacles comprise a lens-carrying frame (10) with an upper cross-member (11) including two branches (11a, 11b) extending symmetrically from a central portion (12) towards respective opposite free ends (13a, 13b) and, on the outer side (8) of each branch, there is a surface (18) with a helical profile extending from a rim (19) for the attachment of the corresponding lens (L), with the helix facing so as to deflect an air-flow striking the corresponding lens (L) towards the respective free end (13a, 13b).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for testing a plurality of integrated circuits. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method and system for testing a plurality of integrated circuits using a probe card having a plurality of circuit sites is provided. First, a group of the plurality of integrated circuits is associated with the probe card and a first-pass test is performed in parallel on each associated integrated circuit in the group using a first number of signal channels for each circuit site. A particular one of the integrated circuits in the group which passed the first-pass tests is then selectively associated with a particular one of the circuit sites, and a second-pass test is performed on the particular one integrated circuit using a second number of signal channels greater than the first number. In this manner, the use of test system resources may be optimized with expensive second-pass tests (e.g.

Abstract: Protective eyewear that incorporates standard near-point corrective lenses into a protective shield. The protective eyewear, which includes side-protective shields, is fabricated from lightweight, transparent impact-resistant material. The corrective lenses are incorporated in the lower portion of the shield, thereby leaving the upper, larger portion of the shield uncorrected and thus available for viewing distant objects. The corrective lenses provide a focal length within a range commonly associated with reading glasses.

Abstract: An assembly enabling detachable fitting of a pair of auxiliary lenses to a pair of primary spectacles; the assembly including a pair of projections on a primary spectacle frame each having a recess or opening which each receive a corresponding projection on an auxiliary frame which holds the pair of auxiliary lenses. The arrangement is such that each projection on the auxiliary frame positively engages an opening on a corresponding projection on the primary spectacle frame.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent novelty eyeglass frame has curved portions which will extend proximate the eyes of the user. The curved portions are formed with channels which are adapted to receive compartmented ampules containing a chemiluminescent solution separated from an activator. A frangible barrier is provided in the ampules, and the barrier is ruptured by bending the ampules for insertion into the channels. In this way, the chemiluminescent solution and activator mix to produce chemiluminescent light emanating from the frame upon insertion of the ampules into the channels of the curved portions of the eyeglass frame.

Abstract: A unitary structure for an eye covering comprises an outer hard portion chemically bonded to an inner soft portion made by a two-shot process in a single mold.

Abstract: An eyewear assembly that is capable of biasing a temple arm tightly against a rim frame so as to pinch a storage surface therebetween for storage purposes. The eyewear assembly includes the rim frame having at least one pivot axis through the rim frame. The temple arm includes a pivot axis through the temple arm, with the pivot axis being coaxially disposed with the pivot axis of the rim frame. A device for clasping the temple arm and rim frame together in both an open and closed position is mounted proximate the pivot axes. The rim frame engages the temple arm to bias the temple arm against the rim frame—thereby establishing a predetermined load on the rim frame in the closed position. The device for clasping further includes a clasping feature located on the rim frame and a clasping feature located on the temple arm, with one of the clasping means including a detent and the other clasping feature including a pawl that engages the detent.

Abstract: A contact lens and method for making the same provides a cosmetic effect using pearlescent pigment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glasses of high refractive index having the following composition of oxides, expressed in percentages by weight: SiO2 27-36 B2O3 0-9 Li2O 1-5 Na2O 1-7 K2O 0-7 CaO 0-7 BaO  4-13 ZnO 0-8 La2O3  4-15 PbO  4-27 TiO2  7-18 ZrO2 0-9 Nb2O5 0-8 with: Li2O + Na2O + K2O  6-15 SiO2 + TiO2 + ZrO2 42-55 PbO + TiO2 + ZrO2 + Nb2O5 29-40; their use for the production of segments for multifocal corrective lenses; and multifocal corrective lenses incorporating at least one such segment in their structure.

Abstract: A method for fitting and designing an ophthalmic lens for a presbyope that yields improved visual acuity in general, and takes into account individual fitting characteristics. More specifically, a method for fitting and designing a contact or intraocular lens which takes into account material properties of the lens by observing the “print through” associated with the lens as an indicator of the topography of the lens. The term “print through” is used to refer to any change in lens topography on the front surface of the lens as a result of changes in topography on the back surface of the lens. If a significant amount of “print through” is observed, this generally indicates that the multifocal function of the lens is properly being performed. In such a situation, the clinician can then adjust the add power to the desired level.

Abstract: An optic system for viewing the inside of the eye with a lens system. The lens system has a concave lens surface configured to be placed onto the cornea of an eye. The lens system has furthermore at least one further lens arranged in viewing direction in front of the first lens. The area to be viewed is also illuminated, whereby this illumination will not result in reflexes on optical surfaces. Furthermore, such an optic system is small, lightweight and compact that it neither interferes during a pre-surgical or post-surgical diagnosis nor during surgery. The optic system has for this purpose an illuminating device, the light-exiting surface of which lies within the first lens, or terminates flush with a lens surface of the first lens.

Abstract: A system for measuring the convergence alignment may include an optical system arranged to preferentially image and magnify the regions of a display screen outside the area normally viewed by users. That area may include convergence targets which may be associated with each corner of the display. That information may be provided as a unified image to an imaging sensor which may thereafter be utilized to analyze the information and if desired, make appropriate corrections.

Abstract: A mirror having a high luminous reflectance of at least about 60% of incident light at the wavelength region of about 550 nanometers and being acromatic includes a substrate coated with a reflector comprising a multilayer thin film stack. The thin film stack comprises a first thin film layer of an elemental semiconductor which is closest to the first surface of the glass substrate and has a refractive index of greater than 3.0, a second thin film layer which is farthest from the first surface of the glass substrate, and a third thin film layer disposed between the first thin film layer and the second thin film layer, the third thin film layer having a refractive index between about 1.3 and 2.7, the second thin film layer having a refractive index greater than the third thin film layer. A light absorbing coating is included on at least one surface of the substrate and a layer of the reflector, the light absorbing coating absorbing light transmitted by the reflector coated substrate.

Abstract: A mirror system for tractor trailers including a base secured within the cab of the truck intermediate the drivers side and the passengers side thereof. The base has a generally planar upper surface. A system of mirrors are secured to the upper surface of the base allowing a driver of the truck to see blind spots normally associated with trucks.

Abstract: Radiant energy sensor is protected from severe environments with a radiant energy sensor assembly that off-sets the sensor from the environment. The sensor assembly includes a radiant energy sensor, a pair of reflective walls facing one another, one of the walls having a transmissive aperture for receiving radiant energy over a wide angle of incidence, an entry, the other wall having a transmissive aperture for passing energy from behind the wall to the sensor, an exit, with the walls having the reflection characteristics such that the radiant energy entering the entry aperture at any angle is always reflected to the exit aperture. The reflective walls may be paraboloids or Fresnel surfaces in geometry.

Abstract: Rays of light from three light-emitting diodes 5 incident at a thicker side end edge 2c of a light guide plate 2 made of a transparent plate. A ratio of grating part width/non-grating part width in a unit width of a diffraction grating 3 provided on a rear surface 2b of the light guide plate 2 is varied, and grating constant of a diffraction grating 4 of a front surface 2a provided perpendicularly to the diffraction grating 3, is set to a fixed value smaller than a mean grating constant of the diffraction grating of the rear surface 2b, so that uniform, high brightness at the front surface 2a of the light guide plate 2 can be obtained. Therefore, the light guide plate can perform high, uniform brightness over a whole illuminating surface even with a point light source, and yet can prolong life of batteries by virtue of reduction in power consumption of the light source.

Abstract: A reflection type liquid-crystal display which is excellent in contrast when viewed with or without illumination and also in display brightness and in which displayed images viewed through a light conductive plate are less apt to be disturbed, i.e., excellent in clearness, and are less apt to have a decrease in perceptibility caused by moire phenomenon; and to develop a light conductive plate and a surface light source device with each of which the liquid-crystal display can be fabricated.

Abstract: A internally lighted globe for showing the world as illuminated by the sun at the current time. The internally lighted globe includes a base with an arm coupled thereto. A sphere has indicia representing the surface of the earth and an axis. The sphere is rotatably coupled to the arm of the base along the axis of the sphere. The sphere is translucent so that light shining inside of the sphere illuminates the material of the sphere. A light means is rotatably positioned in the sphere for emitting light on a portion of the sphere corresponding to a portion of the earth illuminated by sunlight at a given time. The sphere completes one 360 degree revolution in 24 hours for simulating rotation of the earth about its axis.

Abstract: An innovative, unique visual display for a powered car audio amplifier. The audio amplifier includes a transparent cover plate, preferably formed of methyl methacrylate, having a name or pattern etched or engraved in the undersurface of the cover plate. A black light or neon gas light tube surrounds an edge of the cover plate. The light produced from the black light or neon glass tube is transmitted through the cover plate and is collimated at the etched or engraved pattern in the cover plate. The pattern appears illuminated when the pattern is viewed through the cover plate without any visible source of light present. The light also appears to highlight the circuitry of the amplifier chassis located below the cover plate.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a tubular handle having an open end provided with external threads, and another end of the tubular handle has a hole in which is fitted a rubber pad. A flashlight has an end provided with a pushbutton switch, so that the flashlight is arranged within the tubular handle with the pushbutton switch in contact with the rubber pad. A collar has a first end and a second end. The first end is threadedly engaged with the external threads of the tubular handle. A transparent cylindrical seat snugly fits in the second end of the collar and is formed with a plurality of recesses for receiving bits. A tubular rod extends from a central portion of the seat. The tubular rod has an outer end formed with a hexagonal recess configured to receive any one of the bits. A magnetic telescopic rod fits within the tubular rod and has a lower end snugly engaged with the tubular rod.

Abstract: A driving tool includes a transparent handle, a drive shaft, a ratchet mechanism, and a torch. The handle has a tubular outer casing formed with open front and rear chambers that are isolated from each other. The drive shaft has a connecting end which extends into the front chamber, and a drive end which extends forwardly of the outer casing. The ratchet mechanism is mounted in the front chamber, and is connected operably to the connecting end such that the ratchet mechanism is operable to permit the handle to drive rotation of the drive shaft in at least one direction.

Abstract: A non-corrosive airport inset light adjustable alignment container set provides a light fixture and support for airport runway, taxiway, or other aircraft ground traffic areas, variable length extension means for rotatably adjusting height and azimuth by a vertical displacement, and stainless steel mounting means on the adjustable fixture extension for mounting the airport inset light on the rotatably adjustable fixture extension. For previously installed, old airport inset lights, a variable length extension assembly of the present invention can be connected to a fixed connecting flange for rotatably adjusting the height and azimuth alignment of a conventional, prior art airport inset light, e.g., one which has been previously installed without the benefit of the present invention. Rotation locking means are provided for securing the rotatable adjustment apparatus from further rotation.