Abstract: An access control system that incorporates a fail count that is decremented upon entrance of the correct PIN (or password) and incremented upon entrance of an incorrect PIN. Access to a system is denied until the fail counter is equal to one less than its reference value. It becomes increasingly difficult to exhaust over all the possible PINs because the correct PIN needs to be entered and re-entered repeatedly depending on the number of prior incorrect entries. Moreover, an unauthorized user receives no indication when a correct PIN is entered because the entity will not automatically unlock. The access control system can be used for protecting unauthorized access into any access-controlled entity such as bank accounts when a PIN is used in conjunction with a magnetic strip card, or an employee badge to control access to a controlled facility, or into any existing or future computer architectures.

Abstract: A data reading systems including an aiming aid system which creates a highly visible target or image in the scan volume at a preferred location for placement of the article to be scanned. In a preferred application, an overhead bar code scanner employs a rotating polygon mirror which scans one or more laser beams off pattern mirrors creating a complex pattern of scan lines down into the scan volume whereby the aiming aid is created by directing a laser beam onto a scanning mirror positioned on top of the polygon mirror generally along the rotational axis of the polygon mirror and then directing that beam out into the scan volume in the desired pattern, such as a circular aiming aid. Alternately, the aiming aid may be a multi-dimensional graphical image formed by holographic or diffractive optics.

Abstract: A portable automatic code symbol reading system having a laser scanning engine mounted upon the hand of its operator to provide hands-free automatic laser scanning capabilities. The automatic code symbol reading system includes a battery power supply aboard its hand-mounted housing, and a power-conserving control subsystem for conserving the consumption of electrical power during automatic portable laser scanning operations. The control subsystem of the present invention has a plurality of control centers which control the operation of the system components in accordance with preselected system control operations. Each of the control centers is responsive to control activation signals generated by certain of the system components upon the occurrence of predefined conditions. Certain of the control centers are capable of overriding other control centers to provide diverse control capabilities.

Abstract: A hand-held bar code reader includes a laser scanning module and a two dimensional image sensor and processing for reading a bar code. The laser scanner assists the 2D image processing by providing information on location, type, range, reflectivity, and presence of bar code for 2D reading. Additionally, the 2D imaging reading operation is improved by using the laser scan as a spotter beam for aiming.

Abstract: An improvement to a method for making cards with an electronic module is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a card body (1) having a cavity (3, 4), an electronic module (5I) shaped to fit said cavity, and at least one first adhesion means (12c-15c) adherable to the card body and the module, depositing at least said first adhesion means in said cavity, inserting said module into the cavity in a substantially centered position, and pressing at least said first adhesion means between the card and the module. The method further comprises a step of providing a second adhesion means (11b) which is also deposited in the cavity (3, 4). said second adhesion means is capable of having sufficient tackiness to maintain the module (5) in a centered position in the cavity, at least until said first adhesion means has been pressed. The cards produced by carrying out the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An IC card which is facilitated in circuit configuration and program-development as well as a communication system which is improved in characteristics such as the rate of communication and the distance of communication.

Abstract: Process for reclaiming storage spaces in a microcircuit card when they are no longer used by the references of the system. Each storage space (EM1-EM4) is provided with a header (E1-E4) containing a number of references representative at any moment of a plurality of references requesting the data of the corresponding storage space. The headers form the object of chaining (Ch) and a storage space the number of references of which has been reduced to zero can be re-allocated. Under certain conditions, available and adjacent storage spaces can be merged.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system has an air-conditioning unit and a controller which includes a timer setting unit for establishing data including at least one time zone in the time of one day and an operation status in the time zone for the air-conditioning unit. The controller also has a memory for storing the data established by the timer setting means, and operation control unit for controlling operation of the air-conditioning unit according to the data stored by the memory. The timer setting unit includes a first setting unit for establishing the data altogether for all days of the week, a second setting unit for establishing the data for a plurality of groups divided from the days of the week, and a third setting unit for establishing the data individually for the days of the week. The first, second, and third setting units are selected by the timer setting unit to establish the data. Each time new data is established by either one of the first, second, and third setting units.

Abstract: A climate control system is provided including a vacuum pump for generating a vacuum upon actuation. Also included is a thermostat for generating the activation signal upon a current temperature within the associated room being out of a predetermined range. At least one vent assembly is provided including a plurality of vanes pivotally mounted within the frame and having an unbiased open orientation for allowing the flow of air into the associated room and a biased closed orientation for precluding the flow of air into the associated room and a pneumatic servo connected to each of the vanes and in communication with the vacuum pump. The servo is adapted to transfer the vanes of the vent assembly to the closed orientation thereof only upon the receipt of vacuum. Finally, a vacuum valve is connected between the vacuum pump and the servo of the vent assembly. Such vacuum valve is connected to the thermostat for supplying the same with a vacuum during the receipt of the activation signal.

Abstract: The invention provides a thermal expansion valve for a car air conditioner, which prevents a hunting phenomenon. The thermal expansion valve is provided with a refrigerant passage from an evaporator toward a compressor formed in an inner portion thereof and a temperature sensing and pressure transmitting member having a heat sensing function and forming a hollow portion in an inner portion thereof, which is installed in the passage.

Abstract: A device and method for cooling a vegetation covered surface, such as a golf putting green. Said method includes providing an air stream, injecting water into said air stream, and projecting the combined air/water mixture over and onto the surface to be cooled. The air/water mixture generally takes the form of a mist which is able to cool the air space directly above the ground surface, and further provides the advantage of providing cooling and moisture to the vegetation without saturating the subjacent soil. Alternately, the device may be used with only the fan portion operational, or with only the water injection operational.

Abstract: A device capable of continually injecting a liquid through propagation of ultrasonic waves. The device comprises: a nozzle 1 having an injection orifice 11 and a connection orifice 10 for connecting with the liquid supply pipe 3; and a vibrator 2 installed on the block section of the nozzle, facing the injection orifice 11; said nozzle 1 having a discharge outlet 12 for the discharge of excess liquid in the side facing the connection orifice 10.

Abstract: A quick color change powder coating system has a powder supply, a powder pump that receives powder from the powder supply through a suction pick-up tube, a spray gun and a powder hose that connects the pump to the gun. The apparatus includes a purge air switch assembly and a first air source that provides air at purge pressure to a first inlet of the purge air switch assembly. A second air source provides flow rate air to a first pump inlet and atomizing air to a second inlet of the pump via a purge air switch assembly. Powder is drawn up the tube and into the pump by suction produced by flow rate air into the pump. A purge inlet is associated with the powder inlet to the pump. The purge air switch assembly operates in response to a purge control signal to connect purge air to the atomizing inlet at the pump and to the pump's purge inlet; whereby the pump, hose and gun can be purged at the same time.

Abstract: A shower head assembly includes a housing enclosing a rotary valve member driven by a water activated motor. A rotatable tubular valve member surrounds the housing and has an internal cartridge with circumferentially spaced internal passages for selectively directing continuous flow water or cycling flow water directly to nozzle orifices or to radially inner or outer sets of drive jets for a water pulsating turbine wheel. The spray discharge orifices may be adjusted by a control ring which cooperates with the valve member to provide for selecting various spray functions including 1) a normal continuous spray, 2) a fast or slow pulsating spray, 3) a cycling flow rate spray with fast or slow pulsation, 4) a cycling flow rate spray with no pulsation and 5) a discharge spray variable between narrow and wide spray patterns.

Abstract: A static sprinkler presettable to select a desired water discharge pattern includes a lower part formed with a cavity defined by a cylindrical surface and extending axially from an inner end of the lower part serving as a water inlet through the outer end of the lower part; and an upper part carried by the lower part and having a cylindrical stem received within the cavity and engaging the cylindrical surface. The upper part is rotatably presettable with respect to the lower part to align one of a plurality of water discharge openings in one part with a passageway in the other part to thereby enable selection of the water discharge pattern of the sprinkler.

Abstract: A sprinkler nozzle has a housing with an inlet discharge; a separator having multiple holes arranged in circle in the face, a central hole defined to correspond to a blind hole defined in a pole in the housing, a notch defined to have multiple ribs formed on the face defining the notch, a disk securely engaged with the separator and having multiple function holes defined to align with the corresponding holes of the separator, multiple orifices defined in the peripheral edge, an isolator securely added between the housing and the separator and having an inlet integrally formed and extending out to correspond to the inlet discharge of the housing, a sealing ring made of a resilient material and provided to correspond to the inlet, an outlet formed opposite to and in communication with the inlet and having an annular wall formed in the outlet, an O-ring received in the annular wall, at least one stop formed to correspond to each of the holes of the separator and having a recess defined to receive therein an O ri

Abstract: An outwardly opening fuel injector comprises a valve needle movable within a bore and engageable with a seating to control the supply of fuel from the bore, the needle being moveable outwardly of the bore to move the needle away from its seating, the needle being biased towards its seating by a spring, the spring engaging a spring abutment arrangement associated with a part of the needle remote from the part thereof engageable with the seating, the spring abutment arrangement further acting to guide movement of the needle.

Abstract: A fuel injection valve for fuel injection systems of internal combustion engines, includes components that can be manufactured in an inexpensive and simple manner. The valve needle movable along a longitudinal valve axis is formed by a thin wire, which represents the downstream elongated extension of a helical restoring spring. The valve needle engages in a sealing element, which is coupled to a valve seat body having a fixed valve seat. The valve needle and the sealing element are arranged with respect to the valve seat so that the wire transmits pressure forces to the sealing element in the closed position. The fuel injection valve is suited for use in fuel injection systems of compressed mixture, externally ignited internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A process for reducing the particle size of porous organic polymers by subjecting an aqueous slurry of the porous organic polymers to a cutting action and recovering particles of reduced mean particle size. The particles produced by the process can be used as additives for lead acid batteries and as a starting material for the production of additives having functional release agents.

Abstract: A mill offers superior milling efficiency by being provided with a partition to divide a milling chamber into a first guide path and a second guide path. Particles of a milling material that have been ground at a milling area in the milling chamber are guided into a particle classifier through the first guide path, and the ground particles of the milling material that were classified by the particle classifier as requiring further milling are guided back into the milling area through the second guide path.

Abstract: An inner grinding member of a pepper grinder comprises a main body and a cushion member. The inner grinding member is received in, and can turn relative to an outer grinding member for grinding pepper into small particulate therebetween. The inner grinding member can be made of porcelain, and has a holding room on a bottom side. The cushion member is made of plastic, and comprises a polygonal lower part, and an upper part. The holding room is shaped such that the cushion member can be received therein with no space in between. A bolt is passed through the main body and the cushion member, and connects a nut arranged under the cushion member. The bolt is further connected to a transmission member. The cushion member can prevent the inner porcelain grinding member from being broken by the nut when the bolt is screwed into the nut too hard.

Abstract: A spinning reel comprises a reel body, a rotor and a spool having a front flange portion. The reel body and the spool are constructed such that a ratio (A/L) of a diameter (A) of the front flange portion of the spool to an axial length (L) of part of the reel body, positioned behind a rear end portion of the rotor, is in a range of 115% to 200%.

Abstract: A first tape cassette adapted to be interchangeably used with a second tape cassette of a different thick case thickness is provided. A first tape cassette includes a first case having a first total thickness. The first case having a bottom face which is formed with an indentation and a first depression formed within the indentation. The indentation is used for positioning the cassette in a plane parallel to its bottom face. The second tape cassette includes a second case having a second total thickness that is smaller than the first total thickness of the first case. The second case has a bottom face which is formed with a second reference depression opened towards the bottom face. The second reference depression is for positioning the second tape cassette in a plane parallel to its bottom face.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor has a spool having seat belt webbing wound thereon mounted for rotation in a frame. A toothed ratchet wheel is connected to the spool and rotates therewith. The retractor has a crash sensor. A locking pawl is arranged to be pivotable from a first position in which it is spaced from the ratchet wheel to a second position in which it engages with the ratchet wheel to lock the spool against rotation, in response to activation of the crash sensor. A pretensioner is responsive to the crash sensor to rapidly rewind webbing onto the spool. A venting arrangement for the pretensioner includes a chamber having an inside side wall and an inside wall. A vent hole is formed in the side of the chamber with a seal for the vent hole. An axially slidable member is mounted in the chamber and biased away from one end of the chamber. The slidable member is connected to the locking pawl, so that it slides in the chamber when the locking pawl pivots.

Abstract: Device for modulated braking of a weft yarn for textile machines, comprising a set of three yarn guiding eyes, which form a straight path for the yarn, and an oscillating lever, which is connected to a U-shaped braking, element which straddles a central eye of said eyes and engages the yarn in free portions that lie between said central eye and the end eyes of said eyes in order to divert its straight path for braking, wherein the oscillating lever is controlled by an electromagnetic actuation means which comprises at least one permanent magnet which is constituted by a cylindrical body having a N-S polar axis arranged radially; the body is associated with a stem which is articulated to the oscillating lever and can move in a linear fashion inside a cylindrical shroud with high magnetic permeance, on which at least one coil is wound, an excitation current flowing through the coil; is the axis of the cylindrical shroud, which coincides with the axis of the movable stem, being perpendicular to the polar axis of

Abstract: Dispenser apparatus for dispensing paper toweling from a roll of paper toweling includes a paper toweling feed roller and a guide partially surrounding the feed roller having a curved guide surface spaced from the paper toweling feed roller. The feed roller and the guide form a curved passageway through which paper toweling passes during transport from a roll of paper toweling to a location external of the dispenser housing. Automatic transfer to a full roll of paper toweling takes place upon depletion of another roll.

Abstract: A fishing line spool holder for facilitating the transfer of fishing line from a supply spool to a fishing reel. The spool holder is adapted to mount to the outside of a tackle box or other suitable surface. It includes a mounting bracket and a substantially L-shaped respooling arm pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. The pivoting action allows the respooling arm to be placed in a retracted position flush with the surface to which it is mounted when not in use. A frictionally engaging notch mechanism locks the arm into respooling position prior to use. The device further includes at least one tension-cap to prevent uncontrolled rotation and unfurling of the supply spool fishing line during respooling, and at least one ball-bearing washer to assure that the mounting plate apparatus does not interfere with the respooling operation.

Abstract: A vehicle that combines the freedom and swiftness of flight with the utility of surface travel. A simple, light weight, safe and stable conveyance with positive yaw-roll coupling, special safety features, no fold wing stowage and a unique single power source. It can be built using common tools and techniques with readily available materials at a cost competitive with the family automobile.

Abstract: A retention and deployment mechanism for pivotable guide fins on bombs or missiles includes a cup shaped yoke slidably mounted on a shaft. The device is mounted in a central region of the bomb tail and engages tabs on each of the fins. The tabs are held between a retaining flange and pusher arms extending radially from the yoke. The retaining flange prevents pivoting of the fins until desired. A drive spring causes the yoke to slide axially, and the pusher arms push on the fins to cause pivoting to the deployed position. The yoke includes a head end with a cone shaped recess. Four balls seated in holes in the shaft contact the cone shaped recess to prevent movement of the yoke. A pin disposed in a bore in the shaft hold the balls in the seats. The pin includes a groove, and is movable by a spring to a position where the balls fall into the groove, thus releasing the yoke. A lanyard is attached to the aircraft and extends through aligned holes in the shaft and pin to retain the pin in position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for reducing the noise inside a rotary-wing aircraft, especially a helicopter. According to the invention, said device (1) comprises at least one sensor (Ca, Cb) for measuring the values of at least one vibrational and/or acoustic parameter representing a vibrational and/or acoustic effect of at least one source of noise, at least one mechanical means (A) that can be controlled and is capable of creating a force capable of reducing said vibrational and/or acoustic effect, and a control unit (UC) for controlling the mechanical means (A), on the basis of the values measured by the sensor (Ca, Cb).

Abstract: The cableway consists of a captive balloon (1) carrying a gondola (2) to which two transport cables (3, 4) and a mooring cable (5) are attached. The two transport cables (3, 4) bearing a cabin (10, 11) for carrying passengers end at a ground station (7) which is rotatable on a circular rail (9) around a vertical axis (8). The transport cables (3, 4), both in the gondola (2) and in the ground station, run on and off drums. The ground station (7) can be actively tracked with reference to the site of the captive balloon (1). The mooring cable (5), secured to the gondola (2), runs on a drum in the ground station (7) and is equipped with beacons (13). The captive balloon (1) can be released to any desired height, the unused length of the transport cables (3, 4) remaining on the drums in the ground station (7). The cabins (10, 11) are coupled in shuttle operation or move separately driven by motors provided in the gondola (2).

Abstract: A novel energy producing flexible material is provided particularly suited for high altitude and stratospheric applications. The flexible energy producing covering includes a flexible solar cell layer, a flexible substrate which preferably matches the shape and size of the airship gore as well and an electrically conductive conduit disposed in a flexible electrically non-conductive adhesive connecting the flexible solar cell substrate to the airship substrate. Preferably two electrically conductive conduits are provided between the substrate layer and the flexible solar cell layer with the electrically conductive conduits being insulated from one another by the non-conductive adhesive. The novel process provided by the invention for joining the airship substrate to the flexible solar cell substrate includes heat, pressure and the selection of substrate materials and in certain applications the use of a vacuum.

Abstract: A brake for a flap adjusting mechanism and a method for condition monitoring are proposed. The brake has one or more temperature sensors (30). In the method for condition monitoring, the temperature signal is compared with a desired temperature (T1, T2) in the signal processing unit in a time period during or after a rotation of the driveshaft (2) in the housing (4) while expending the braking moment. An error signal is produced in case of deviations of the temperature signal from the desired temperature.

Abstract: A occupant protection system for protecting an occupant of a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane during a crash. The occupant protection system includes a chair positioned inside a vehicle such as an airplane, automobile, truck, or a boat. The chair has a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat portion has a pair of leg clamp panels pivotally coupled to it to lock a pair of legs to the seat portion in anticipation of a crash. The backrest portion has a pair of arm clamp panels pivotally coupled to it to press the arms and torso of a user towards the backrest and hold them tightly therebetween. Also disclosed is a capsule in which the chair is disposed. The capsule has several protective layers. An emergency raft forms part of the backrest of the chair when not in use, and is removable for use in case of an accident on or above water.

Abstract: A gas-powered landing velocity attenuator for reducing the final descent velocity (and consequent ground impact load) of a parachutist or parachuted cargo. Immediately prior to impact, the gas source powers a device for drawing the load (either a parachutist or cargo) closer to the canopy of the paracute. In a first preferred embodiment, the load and the canopy are brought closer together by a single action piston and cable assembly powered by the gas source. A second embodiment uses an inflator assembly connected to an air bag or a braided tube to decrease the distance between the load and the parachute canopy.

Abstract: A fairing for protecting a payload from excessive acoustic energy is disclosed. The fairing can be used with a launch vehicle for launching payloads such as satellites or the like. The invention provides structure to surround a payload and absorbs acoustic energy so that the noise is suppressed to acceptable levels and the payload is not damaged. The fairing comprises a two dimensional honeycomb core having composite face sheets and load skins bonded to each side of the core. A water barrier is connected to the inner side of the fairing to prevent moisture from entering the payload area. The fairing may include an energy absorbing blanket connected to the inner side of the fairing to further suppress the energy generated by a launch vehicle.

Abstract: In an airplane thrust control apparatus, a control unit (EEC) for controlling the throttle valve opening of an internal combustion engine installed in an airplane and the propeller revolution speed is provided in order to control the engine to appropriate conditions suitable to various flight conditions. During normal operation, the EEC sets the throttle valve opening and the propeller revolution speed in accordance to the stroke of a single power lever. However, if it is determined that the airplane is descending, the EEC sets the throttle valve opening to a value less than the normal set opening, and sets the propeller revolution speed to a high revolution speed equal to or higher than a predetermined revolution speed, regardless of the set revolution speed. Therefore, the thrust control apparatus is able to achieve a sufficient descending rate by reducing the engine output while maintaining high supercharger revolution speed high and maintaining required cabin pressurization.

Abstract: An airplane high lift surface drive system having a first actuator connected to a first high lift surface and a second actuator connected to a second high lift surface, wherein the first actuator is electrically connected to the second actuator in series.

Abstract: An improved railroad trackwork spring wing frog is provided with a rail-closer having a single compression spring whose reaction forces are applied to the frog spring wing rail through movable linkages that are each connected to the spring wing rail at different spaced-apart position and that each abut the single compression spring.

Abstract: A portable retention and transport apparatus for cylindrical objects is provided to resist rotation and translation of a cylindrical object while resting on a horizontal surface. The apparatus is comprised of a series of tubes connected at their first and second ends via two flexible elongate cables. The connecting cables are sufficiently short to create a span between the tubes whose length is less than the outer diameter of the cylindrical object. The span created between the tubes, in combination with the interconnecting cables, creates a receiving cradle for the cylindrical object. The tubes also include a high friction surface covering to increase frictional engagement of the tubes with both the cylindrical object and the horizontal surface upon which the tubes rest. In use, the tubes are laid on the horizontal surface such that a cylindrical object rests longitudinally upon and between two of the tubes.

Abstract: An arcuate molded flexible plastic pipe saddle for supporting an insulated pipe secured to a surface having a pair of flexible hinge-like joints molded integrally therewith for accommodating insulated pipes of varying overall diameters, and having stiffening ribs molded similarly for strengthening the saddle under load, and means molded integrally with the saddle at the external central underside thereof for attachment of the saddle to a support means. Typical support means may be a U-shaped pipe-supporting member, such as a clevis hanger, for use with a clip-in fixture or a support channel for use with a drop-in twist-and-lock fixture for holding the saddle and adjustable means for securing said U-shaped pipe-supporting member to an overhead surface. The support channel may be used for overhead or underfoot surfaces. For vertical surfaces, a hanging J-shaped wall support member in conjunction with the clip-in version is indicated. Methods of installation are disclosed.

Abstract: A system for supporting a user's arm, comprises an armrest. The armrest is suspended and supported from a horizontally movable structure comprising a vertically movable member through which the armrest is suspended, a counterbalancing return-force producing assembly connected to the vertically movable member to counterbalance at least in part the weight of the user's arm, and a movement-resisting assembly connected to the vertically movable member to resist to vertical movement of the vertically movable member. According to a preferred embodiment, the vertically movable member comprises a cable, the counterbalancing return-force producing assembly comprises a first, spring-loaded reel, and the movement-resisting assembly comprises a second reel on which turns of the cable are wound and provided with at least one lateral face, and at least one friction disk applied to the lateral face of the second reel to resist to vertical movement of the wire.

Abstract: The invention is a apparatus and method for holding the oxygen hose above a patient's head. It also flexes whenever the patient turns in bed. The device is a 32″-36″ fiberglass tubing with a flexible shaft to extend over different bed sizes. The oxygen tubing is then threaded through the eye hooks on the shaft and the attached mask can fit any patient. The base of the unit is metal and is placed near the oxygen tank or air pump as used with a cardio pulmonary air pump assistance unit by the patient's bed and is eminently flexible in any direction.

Abstract: A cantilever shaft assembly includes a steel pipe firmly secured at one end to a wall surface of a stationary support member, and a core shaft made from a synthetic resin and having a body portion removably fitted in the steel pipe and an end portion located outside the steel pipe. The end portion forms a free end of the cantilever shaft assembly and rotatably supports thereon a rotating member such as a driven sprocket. The core shaft and the steel pipe are locked and held together by a locking device such as a pin or a key. The cantilever shaft assembly is light in weight and can be easily repaired at a low cost when the end portion of tne synthetic resin core shaft is damaged or worn out.

Abstract: A portable, adjustable shelf apparatus comprises a shelf having a front edge, a rear edge and side edges. A back member is fixed to the upper surface of the shelf adjacent the shelf rear edge. Included are first and second elongate, slender shelf-hanging chains, each having first and second end regions. First end regions of each of the first and second chains are secured to an under surface of the shelf adjacent the shelf front edge in a spaced apart relationship. Eye screws are installed into the shelf from the under surface of the shelf adjacent the shelf rear edge. Split rings are included for detachably attaching the second end region of each of the chains to the eye screws to thereby enable the shelf to be hung securely from an upper railing of a balustrade at any desired height. Plastic sleeves are installed over at least regions of the chains to protect railings from which the shelf is hung. Side rails may be installed along front and side edges of the shelf to retain objects on the shelf.

Abstract: A hook/hanger for use at the top of a door is formed in two separate parts in the form of a plastics material molding, having a flat rear surface and a central front hook-shaped part, and a sheet metal pressing which has a leg snap-fitting in a slot in the molding extending inwards from its top surface, in which is provided a recess to receive flush a body part of the pressing which engages the top surface of the door, in use. The body part has barbs to be driven into said door top surface to retain the hook/hanger in place. The pressing has a very small thickness to allow the door to be fully closed even with the hook in place.

Abstract: A tie includes an elongated strap with an end plate pivotally connected at each end of the strap, permitting the end plate to be pivoted from a position generally orthogonal to the strap, to a position generally parallel to the strap. Once an end plate is pivoted to a position parallel to the strap, the end plate can be pushed through a polystyrene form panel to project therefrom. The end plate is then pivoted to the position orthogonal to the strap, and pulled into engagement with the outward face of the form panel. The second end plate on the tie is pivoted, pushed through a second form panel, pivoted to the orthogonal position, and thence the second form panel is pulled outwardly into contact with the second end plate. In this way, the tie will interconnect a pair of parallel form panels in spaced apart position, to receive poured concrete therebetween.

Abstract: A valve for controlling fluids, which in order to be actuated, cooperates with a fluid-filled membrane actuator. A coupling chamber provided in the membrane actuator is sealed by two membranes as dividing walls. In order to compensate for fluid losses produced by pressure acting on the membrane actuator, a filling valve is provided, which is disposed in the region of one of the two membranes. A refilling of the membrane actuator during the closed phase of the control valve is assured by way of the filling valve. A filling of this kind can also compensate for length changes of the piezoelectric actuator, the valve, or the valve housing. The valve is designated for use in fuel injection devices for internal combustion engines of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A proportional solenoid-driven valve control assembly contains a moveable, magnetic armature positioned adjacent to one end of a fixed pole piece that protrudes from a solenoid bore and is supported by means of a pair of flat suspension springs adjacent to the one end of the bore. The movable armature is configured to provide two generally cylindrical radial magnetic flux paths. One flux path traverses a radial gap at one end of fixed magnetic pole piece that protrudes from the one end of the solenoid bore. The other flux path traverses a generally cylindrical gap between a rim portion of the armature and an inwardly projecting magnetic element of the solenoid housing. The two radially separate cylindrical gaps function as coaxial guide air-bushings for the moveable magnetic armature that prevent off-axis play between the moveable armature and the pole piece and the inwardly projecting magnetic element.

Abstract: An elastic body 51 is provided to absorb impact energy generated by the collision between rotor positioning portions 31 and shaft portion positioning portions 29 when a shaft portion 24 is moved into a female thread portion 26 to determine the initial position of the shaft portion 24, and so the impact noise generated by the collision between the rotor positioning portions 31 and the shaft portion positioning portions 29 can be reduced. Also, the force of impact imparted to the shaft portion positioning portions 29 by the rotor positioning portions 31 decreases, and so it is possible to prevent deformation of the rotor positioning portions 31 and the shaft portion positioning portions 29.