Abstract: A lubrication pressure controller comprises a lubrication pressure regulating valve 41, which is provided in a lubrication oil passage 36 directing hydraulic oil to lubricated parts, and a cooler pressure regulating valve 42, which is provided in a discharge oil passage 51b of the lubrication pressure regulating valve 41. The lubrication pressure regulating valve 41 adjusts the pressure in the lubrication oil passage 36, and the cooler pressure regulating valve 42 adjusts the pressure supplied to an oil cooler 55. The hydraulic oil discharged from the cooler pressure regulating valve 42 is returned through a recirculation line 52 to a suction oil passage 31 of a pump. In this construction, an adequate supply of lubrication oil is maintained even if one of the valves experiences locking of a valve spool on an open side.

Abstract: A lubrication apparatus in a vehicular power transmission unit includes device pinion shaft which is rotatably supported by a bearing disposed at a rear end portion of a casing. The casing contains lubricating fluid. A pickup member is disposed on the drive pinion shaft and picks up lubricating fluid upon rotation of the drive pinion shaft. A trough is formed on a wall of the casing in an inclined relation to the axis of the drive pinion shaft. The trough receives the lubricating fluid which is picked up and allows the lubricating fluid to flow under the influence of gravity to the rear end portion of the casing for lubricating the bearing located thereof.

Abstract: A lubricant supply device having a housing defining a reservoir for holding a supply of lubricant, a pump in the housing, and a lubricant distributor having a sealing connection with the housing. The distributor has an inlet for entry of lubricant into the distributor and multiple outlets for exit of lubricant from the distributor for delivery to multiple points of lubrication. The distributor and housing have mating surfaces which seal against one another whereby lubricant from the pump can flow from the housing directly into the distributor without intervening lines.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved dry graphite lube applicator for die cast machines. The lube applicator comprises a hopper holding dry graphite lube, a feeding chamber in gravity communication with the hopper, a feeding turn screw disposed within the feeding chamber having a plurality of spiraling turns wherein each turn holds a predetermined amount of dry graphite, a motor connected to the feeding turn screw to rotate the feeding turn screw, a dispensing chamber in communication with the feeding chamber wherein the feeding screw deposits the predetermined amount of dry graphite, an air compressor source in pressure communication with the dispensing chamber to deliver the predetermined amount of dry graphite to an injection sleeve of the die cast machine. In further embodiments of the present invention, an additional sweeper mechanism is included.

Abstract: There is provided a lubrication vent block for use in managing lubrication in a lubricated device, the lubrication vent block comprising: a receiver, to receive lubrication from an external source, a venter, to vent lubrication from the lubricated device, a common conduit, fluidly connected to the receiver and venter, to provide a path for lubrication to flow into and out of the and a valve, located between the common conduit and venter and receiver, for controlling the passage of lubrication through the lubrication vent block to the lubricated device, wherein, upon lubrication being received by the receiver, the valve directs the lubrication to the lubricated device, and wherein, upon an excess of lubrication arising in the lubricated device, the excess lubrication passes through the common conduit to the venter.

Abstract: A lift for a vehicle comprising a displaceable support device moveable between a first inground position to a second above ground position for supporting the vehicle, scissor mechanism associated with the displaceable support device for lifting the displaceable support structure and the vehicle, support frame member disposed inground, the scissor mechanism contained in the support frame member where the displaceable support device moves between the first and second positions.

Abstract: An ABS system brake system employs two axially slidable brake discs and four brake pads that are biased to have floating light random contact therebetween in the off brake position. The ABS controller operates the brake pads with about one half of the usual brake pressure and about double the number of the usual braking and release cycles. The floating axially slidable brake discs and four brake pads have reduced residual torque drag during the brake release cycle and have reduced hystersis. The result is operation at a higher frequency and with less amplitude, than the usual sliding caliper and fixed brake system, and a resolution of a modulating scale for cycling that is usually associated with a much lower coefficient of friction surface than is actually present.

Abstract: A bicycle braking system for permitting controlled rotation and continuous power to the wheels of a bicycle during braking of the bicycle to enhance control of the bicycle during braking includes a cylindrical brake pad that is spring loaded within angled slots in a casing. The brake pad is positioned proximate the rim of a wheel and a cable assembly is coupled to the brake pad for urging the brake pad towards an end of the angled slots and against the rim of the wheel to slow rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A disc brake caliper including a brake piston movably arranged therein. The brake piston is sealed in relation to the brake cylinder by a sealing ring, which is arranged in a circumferential annular groove of the brake cylinder. The sealing ring functions to retract the brake piston in the brake cylinder after a braking operation in order to provide a clearance between a brake shoe and a brake disc. According to the present invention, the annular groove includes a recess, which is arranged in the area of transition between a groove wall and the cylinder surface . The contour line, which defines the cross-section of the recess, starting from the groove wall of the annular groove, passes from a convexly curved portion over into a concavely curved portion. This permits ensuring an unchangingly constant clearance between the brake shoe and the brake disc roughly irrespective of the hydraulic pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a parking brake system for motor vehicles. The system has an adjusting unit (9) comprising a motor-driven drive mechanism (10) in order to tighten or loosen an actuating pull (18, 19) of a brake device (7), whereby the drive mechanism (10) is drive connected to a component (5) which is mounted in a non-displaceable manner with regard to the longitudinal axis (6) such that it can rotate around said longitudinal axis (6). The component (5) is rotationally fixed to a telescopic device (4) arranged such that it can be displaced in the direction of the longitudinal axis (6). The axial length of the telescopic device (4) is increased or decreased according to the direction of rotation of the component (5), and each axial end (2, 3) of the telescopic device (4) is respectively connected to an actuating pull (18, 19) for a brake of the brake device (7) in an indirect or direct manner.

Abstract: The electromagnetic hysteresis brake, especially a yarn brake for textile machines, comprises a stationary brake magnet (1), which consists of inner and outer pole ring parts (2, 3) and a magnet winding (4), and a rotating armature (8), which is connected to a hysteresis ring (7) of permanent magnetic material. The hysteresis ring (7) projects into an annular air-gap (6) of the brake magnet (1), which is formed between the inner and outer pole ring parts (2, 3). At least one permanent magnet (5) is so arranged adjacent the magnet winding (4) that the magnetic field in the air-gap (6) is formed by cooperation of the magnetic fluxes of the electromagnet (4) and the permanent magnet (5). The magnetic flux of the electromagnet (4) can be adjusted in magnitude and direction in the gap by corresponding poling that it assists or counteracts the magnetic flux of the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A brake pad block for a bicycle wheel rim brake which includes an elongate holder and a plurality of pad segments having a contact surface for abutting a wheel rim, with at least two of the plurality of pad segments having distinct contact surfaces within a contact surface plane providing a different frictional characteristic when abutting the wheel rim. The pad segments are removeably and slideably engaged with the elongate holder in a direction parallel to the contact surface plane with the contact surfaces extending from the holder in an operative orientation for abutment with the wheel rim. A stay is operatively associated with the elongate holder and the pad segments to selectively maintain the slideably engaged pad segments in a fixed position relative to the pad holder and permits slideable disengagement of the pad segments from the pad holder.

Abstract: Double-acting shock absorber, comprising a piston-cylinder shock absorber which is known from the prior art. During the reciprocating movement of the piston, which is provided on one side with a piston rod which extends to outside the cylinder, an interplay of forces of different magnitudes is generated in the different directions of movement. This is caused by the fact that the surface area on which the liquid situated in the shock absorber acts is smaller on that side of the piston rod which has the surface of the piston rod than on the other side of the piston. According to the invention, these forces are made substantially equal by connecting said other side of the piston to a compensation chamber of variable volume which essentially corresponds to the instantaneous volume displaced by the piston rod in the cylinder.

Abstract: A dampener for a shock absorber of a vehicle, such as a bicycle, is mounted within a telescoping front fork including a stanchion tube and a coaxial slide tube. The dampener includes an internally received hydraulic fluid sleeve that defines a hydraulic chamber in which a piston assembly is disposed. Movement of the piston assembly through hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic chamber is selectively adjusted by metering the flow of bypass hydraulic fluid to the back side of the piston assembly by adjusting a fluid bypass assembly disposed longitudinally within the stanchion tube. The responsive valve assembly includes outlet and inlet ports, and biased bypass valves that move between open and closed positions. In response to sensed velocity and/or displacement of the piston assembly, thereby adjusting the damping of the shock absorber.

Abstract: A collapsible case comprises a closed loop of flexible sheet material for forming the top, bottom and sidewalls of the case, the loop having front and rear edges defining front and rear openings into the interior of the loop. A pair of similar panels form the front and rear walls of the case, each panel including a sheet of flexible material having a perimeter, stiffeners attached to the sheet so as to tension and stiffen the sheet into a selected shape and fasteners for fastening the perimeter of the sheet to the corresponding edge of the loop so that when the panels are fastened to the loop, the loop assumes the selected shape and when said panels are unfastened from the loop and the stiffeners are detached from the sheets, the loop and sheets may be collapsed and consolidated.

Abstract: A carrying case having first and second sides and sheets of hook and loop fastener material (Velcro) extending along each of the first and second sides. A business article (e.g. a writing pad) having a piece of hook and loop fastener material is detachably connected to the sheet of hook and loop fastener material at one side of the carrying case. A man's or woman's purse having pieces of hook and loop fastener material on the exterior sides thereof is detachably connected to the sheet of hook and loop material at the second side of the carrying case. The purse also has hook and loop fastener material extending along the interior sides. A plurality of personal and business modules (e.g. a key case, eye glasses, business card holder, etc.) having pieces of hook and loop fastener material are selectively organized and detachably connected to the hook and hoop fastener material at the interior sides of the purse so as to be readily visible and accessible to the user.

Abstract: A torque-transmitting apparatus for motor vehicles includes a hydrokinetic torque converter with a housing connected to the driving shaft of an engine. The housing contains a pump and a turbine, the latter arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train. At least one damper is arranged in the power flow path between the turbine and a rotary output element of the apparatus. The damper has an input member constrained to rotate with the turbine and an output member connected to the rotary output element. The input member and the output member are rotatable relative to each other against the opposing forces of energy-storing devices arranged between the input member and the output member. The input member has a radially outer portion in form-locking engagement with the turbine.

Abstract: A power shift transmission (3) for motor vehicles in which instead of a hydrodynamic torque converter a controlled or regulated multiple disc clutch serves to assist starting. The loading of clutch is minimized by a fitted catch which prevents the motor vehicle from rolling in the opposite direction to the direction of travel intended by the gear selection. Catch can take the form of a mechanical catch, as sprag unit, or the form of an electronically adjusted catch which acts on one and/or more transmission brakes and/or clutches and/or into the service brake of the vehicle.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a power transmission device suited for use in a hybrid car for selective transmission of its engine and motor powers. The power transmission device is used to transmit and cut off driving forces from an internal combustion engine or a motor of a hybrid car, and includes a two-way clutch having engaging elements, and a control mechanism for controlling the locking and freeing of the two-way clutch. The control mechanism includes an electromagnetic clutch having an electromagnet and an armature. By mounting such power transmission devices on the outputs of the engine and the motor, it is possible to easily transmit and cut off driving force by simply turning on and off the electromagnet.

Abstract: A synchronizer for a manual transmission comprises a clutch hub rotated along with an input shaft, a clutch sleeve assembled for performing rotation with the clutch hub to move toward the input shaft and a synchronizer ring formed for meshing with the clutch sleeve when the clutch sleeve moves to be synchronized with driving gears by friction, synchro-lever formed with an upper portion thereof closely attached to a groove of the clutch sleeve and a lower portion thereof positioned at the lateral surface of the clutch hub when its portion is accommodated into a key slot of the clutch hub to thereby occur a synchronizing operation with the driving gear by pushing the synchronizing ring positioned at one side thereof when tilted clockwise or counter-clockwise by being caught on the clutch hub in moving toward the input shaft, and an accommodating part formed as a space among the clutch hub, the synchronizer ring and the driving gear for letting the synchro-lever rotate at a predetermined angle to get a portion t

Abstract: A free-wheel hub transmission mechanism includes an axle coaxially inserted into a through hole of a spoke mounting barrel such that a right axle portion thereof extends outwardly from the spoke mounting barrel. A drive transmission block is disposed in the right end portion and has a force transmitting portion with first and second bevel faces. A sprocket mounting barrel is disposed around the right axle portion, and has a drive portion formed with a third bevel face for contacting the first bevel face. A clutch barrel is disposed around the axle, and has a coupling part threaded to the drive portion of the sprocket mounting barrel, and a block contacting part formed with a fourth bevel face for contacting the second bevel face. The clutch barrel is linearly displaceable relative to the axle to a driving position, where the clutch barrel cooperates with the sprocket mounting barrel to clamp the drive transmission block.

Abstract: A drive clutch for connecting a drive shaft (12) with an exchangeable cylinder (10) of a printing machine, such that, at one end of the cylinder (10), a locking part (24) is provided and that, in or on the drive shaft, a spanner (32) is disposed, which has a recess (38), which opens up radially and into which the locking part (24) can be introduced positively, and that the spanner (32) can be retracted axially, in order to pull the cylinder (10) with the help of the locking part (24) against the end of the drive shaft (12).

Abstract: A friction device includes piston assembly is responsive to the pressure of fluid in an expandable chamber to move between disengaged and engaged positions thereby actuating a clutch pack to connect and disconnect drive and driven members. The piston assembly includes a main body having an outer ring annularly disposed about the main body. The outer ring includes at least one orifice extending therethrough. The outer ring is movable between a first position wherein the orifice is closed and the drive and driven members are disconnected and a second position where the orifice is open to allow the flow of pressurized fluid through the orifice and from the outer diameter of the clutch pack between the adjacent plates and disks to the inner diameter of the clutch pack to cool same when the drive and driven members are connected.

Abstract: A bearing used for an electromagnetic clutch includes an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of balls provided between the inner and outer races. The plurality balls are arranged in single row, and each of the balls contacts both inner and outer races at two contact points, respectively. Thus, even when the outer race inclines due to an external force, each ball continuously contacts both the inner race and the outer race at at least one point, respectively. Accordingly, the balls do not fall due to gravity, thereby preventing noise generated by balls falling and colliding with the races.

Abstract: A hydraulically operated central release unit for a motor vehicle clutch is designed as a slave cylinder that is arranged inside a clutch housing. The central release unit includes a housing in which a ring piston is movably guided. The ring piston has a groove ring seal with lips sealingly contacting the sealing tracks. To reduce the wear on the sealing lips and to avoid squeaking noises of the groove ring seal, the surfaces of the sealing tracks are provided with micro cavities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to control of a hydraulic piston/cylinder unit, in particular a multi-disc clutch having a control valve which can be moved into an open and a closed position, a first connecting line connected to the hydraulic piston/cylinder unit and a second connecting line connected to a pressure feed. The first and second connecting lines are in communication with the control valve. The first connecting line is designed such that when subjected to pressure, a force acting in the closed position can be generated on the control valve. The control further possesses a first control line which is in connection with the control valve such that when subjected to pressure, a force acting in the open position can be generated on the control valve. Furthermore, a restrictor element is provided whose inlet can be connected to the pressure feed and whose outlet is in communication with a pressure store and the first control line.

Abstract: A clutch sleeve assembly for an automotive clutch system includes a polymer sleeve having a snap ring groove and a metal bushing disposed within the polymer sleeve having a flange that acts as a reinforcement for the snap ring groove. There are two configurations of the snap ring groove on the polymer sleeve. In the first configuration, the polymer sleeve has a notch around an outer circumference along its edge adjacent the bushing flange. In this configuration, the bushing flange extends beyond the polymer sleeve edge to form a snap ring groove in conjunction with the notch. In the second configuration, the polymer sleeve has a snap ring groove around its outer circumference spaced apart from its edge that is adjacent the bushing flange.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically controlling the clutch torque of a mechanical press is utilized to lessen the impact of a die wreck condition. Press machine operation is continually monitored including slippage of the engaged clutch relative to the flywheel. The clutch is initially engaged at full engagement pressure. Clutch engagement pressure is then reduced until clutch slippage occurs. At the point at which clutch slippage occurs, clutch engagement pressure is increased until clutch slippage is eliminated. Clutch slippage continues to be monitored and if clutch slippage occurs again, a press fault is indicated. Since the operating tonnage of the mechanical press is kept to a minimum, press damage due to a die wreck is minimized.

Abstract: The invention concerns a morphology matrix for forming the cross-sectional shape of a short gearing tooth, in particular on toothed wheels of motor vehicle gearboxes. The short gearing teeth are formed on a cylindrical section of a gear wheel or gear shift sleeve, the axis of this section coinciding with the displacement axis of the gear shift sleeve. Each tooth comprises a tip which is chamfered in roof-like manner and has lateral flanks (3) which are shaped towards the tooth base (1) so that they have a relief at least over part of their height. The lateral flanks (3) terminate in a radiused tooth base (4), all of the teeth, or some thereof defined according to a regularly changing pattern, having at least a morphology defining the shape of the lateral flanks.

Abstract: A clutch driven disc assembly includes a hub and an annular spring plate fixed to the hub. A friction disc assembly is mounted concentric with an axis of rotation of the hub and is rotatably relative to the spring plate. A plurality of drive springs are operably disposed between the spring plate and the friction disc assembly. The friction disc assembly further includes a reinforcing plate and a substantially annular disc fixed to the reinforcing plate. A friction material button is fixed to the annular disc. Friction material button has a metallic friction material cookie with at least three apertures. A backer plate is fixed to the friction material. At least three spot welds are within three corresponding apertures in the cookie. At least one of the welds are offset from a line joining two others of the welds. The welds join the substantially annular disc and the backer plate, in turn fixing the friction material button to the substantially annular disc.

Abstract: A bicycle transmission shifting device includes a motor, a takeup member for pulling and releasing a transmission control element, and a one-way clutch shift control device disposed between the motor and the takeup member for maintaining the takeup member in a plurality of positions.

Abstract: A flow bay assembly includes a plurality of laterally spaced apart deck modules which may be longitudinally elongated. A plurality of flow rails are provided, each between a pair of deck modules. A plurality of connecting members connect adjacent deck modules and support the flow rails.

Abstract: A material handling unit includes a plurality of multidirectional helical roller assemblies positioned transverse across and longitudinally along a planar platform. Each of the multidirectional helical roller assemblies includes an outer ring member having an inner bearing race, and an inner ring member freely rotatable relative to the outer support member. The inner ring member has an outer bearing race that cooperates with the inner bearing race of the outer ring member. The inner ring member forms a central opening and a roller is rotatably mounted on the inner ring member and extends transverse across the central opening and is offset to a centerline defined by the central opening. The inner ring member supports the roller and is free to turn in the direction of applied force as pallets and cargo containers are fed along the platform.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mounting a conveyer onto a skid steer loader. The apparatus includes a first mounting element arranged to mount on the loader's lift arms. A first frame extends from the first mounting element for pivotally mounting a second frame thereon such that the second frame is pivotal about an axis extending in the direction of the loader's travel. A second mounting element mounts the elongate housing of the conveyer onto the second frame such that the conveyer extends perpendicularly to the direction of the loader's travel. A hydraulic piston cylinder is mounted between the first and second frames for controlling pivotal displacement of the second frame and conveyer mounted thereon about the axis extending in the direction of the loader's travel. The lift arms on the loader control the height of the conveyer relative to the ground.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved diverter for a flat article/mail handling system which diverter includes a conveyor for moving articles through the diverter. A mechanism is preferably provided for minimizing contact between a moving part of the conveyor and a stationary part of a diverter platen. This mechanism may, for example be a bearing surface on the platen in a contact region between a conveyor pinch roller and the platen and/or may be a recess formed in the platen in the regions thereof underlying the conveyor. The bearing may be slightly enlarged so as to raise the pinch roller a very small distance above the surface of the platen, eliminating the need for the groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lumber positioning or feeding systems to be used in saw mills, planing mills and the like in order to laterally displace lumber as it is being simultaneously advanced in the forward direction. In particular, the present invention is concerned with a lumber positioner apparatus for advancing lumber, which positioner comprises a vertically displaceable angling mechanism which may be selectively activated to cause lumber to be simultaneously displaced in a lateral direction, resulting in a vectorized movement of the lumber in order that the position of the lumber may be quickly and accurately controlled for further processing, such as cutting or trimming.

Abstract: An accumulating conveyor system for transporting a series of loads includes a series of conveyor zones including at least an upstream conveyor zone and a downstream conveyor zone. Each conveyor zone includes a drive arrangement for operating the conveyor zone to advance loads therealong. An improved singulated release control is interconnected with each drive arrangement. The control is operable to advance adjacent first and second loads on adjacent upstream and downstream conveyor zones, respectively. The control is operable to stop operation of the upstream zone to maintain the second load stationary, while continuing operation of the downstream zone to advance the first load. When the downstream load approaches the downstream end of the downstream conveyor zone, the control is operable to resume operation of both the downstream and upstream conveyor zones, to continue advancement of the first and second loads, respectively.

Abstract: A guard fence is mounted on a transfer arm used to transport a boat carrying semiconductor wafers. The fence limits tipping movement of the boat and includes a plurality of sensors to sense tipping movement of both the top and bottom of the boat, in opposite tipping directions. A guard cover includes sensors that sense when the boat is tipped off-axis before the boat is moved into a process chamber by a boat elevator. Each of the sensors delivers signals to a controller which controls the operation of the transfer and elevator and interrupts operation thereof when the boat has tipped off-axis.

Abstract: A sorting system includes a trolley movable along a predetermined path and including an endless belt rotatable in a direction perpendicularly to the path for receiving and discharging items to be sorted. To clean a surface of the belt, a dispensing device and an aspirating device are suspended over the belt surface on an arm. With the belt rotating, the dispensing device sprays cleaning liquid onto the belt surface, and the aspirating device sucks up the cleaning liquid at a location downstream of the dispensing device with reference to the direction of belt travel. The arm can be raised and lowered and/or moved parallel to the path for cleaning other trolleys.

Abstract: A system for transporting piece goods which comprises at least one output track for conveying piece goods from an entrance to an exit, the entrance being at a higher level than the exit. In order to prevent damages of the transported piece goods and to obtain a better utilization of the transport capacity of the system, the latter is characterized in that the at least one output track is disposed between the entrance and the exit, and in that the output track includes at least two sections in its longitudinal direction which have different adhesive properties and form different angles with respect to a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A trolley unit for a conveyor system comprises first and second releasably engageable trolley half sections. First and second shafts extend from one of said trolley sections and through the other trolley section to provide a pivot axis for an end of upstream and downstream trolley connecting cables. A third shaft provides a support bar for a load attachment hanger. Upon releasable attachment of the trolley halves an integral trolley unit with central housing houses the pivot shafts with the cables extending therefrom. The integral trolley unit is easily dismantled allowing for easy maintenance. A turn sheave includes a cable seat and plurality of trolley seats which inhibit inward deflection of the seated cables and trolleys when the trolleys are moving about a corner of the conveyor system as defined by a change in a horizontal direction of the support rail.

Abstract: A speed-increasing and accumulating conveyor chain includes a large-diameter mounting roller and small-diameter traveling rollers that are loosely fitted concentrically around a connecting pin through over an oil-impregnated sintered oil bushing concentrically. A lubricating oil is gradually discharged from the oil-impregnated sintered bushing, so that the chain can travel with a small chain-driving force as a whole while stably maintaining low friction coefficients at the loosely fitted portions between the connecting pin, the bushing, the mounting roller and the traveling rollers. The chain can, therefore, perform the speed-increasing function and the accumulating function by means of the mounting roller and the traveling rollers.

Abstract: A drive roller has a brushless D.C. motor with a stator or armature mounted on a fixed shaft and directly driving a 16 pole permanent magnet rotor mounted inside a roller tube. A motor controller drive supplies three-phase power to a Y-connected three phase winding having three groups of two coils, forming twelve electromagnets which drive the rotor. The modular motor is readily built in one inch increments to supply one lb-in of torque for each increment. The controller operates at a relatively low frequency of 15-75 Hz. Hall effect sensors provide feedback on motor speed and position. The armature laminations are relatively thick because of the relatively low power necessary to drive the motor and the resultant relatively low eddy currents present in the motor core. A 4.0 lb-in torque motor with a rotor and stator length of four inches will draw approximately 0.8 amps consuming about 15 Watts.

Abstract: A set of specialty tools is provided that includes a belt jack trough side tool, a belt jack return side tool; a pair of return roll tools of one of two embodiments for use in conveyor belt maintenance utilizing one of two most prevalent types of return rolls, a return trainer tool, a trough roll tool, a trough frame tool, and trough trainer tool.

Abstract: An adjustable guide rail system for guiding containers transported on a conveyor in a container processing production line that allows adjustment of the distance between the opposing guide rails to accommodate containers of different dimensions and configurations. The adjustable guide rail system comprises sections of guide rail, a reversible motorized actuator and a motion converter driven by said reversible motorized actuator which is coupled to the sections of guide rail to automatically adjust the width of the path of the containers being transported on the conveyor.

Abstract: A portable contact lens and fluid storage kit comprising a generally conventional lens case adapted to receive a quick-detachable key ring attachment device so that the case may be carried with a set of keys in a convenient and hard to forget fashion. The key chain attachment device is easily detached so that the case may be separated from the keys and rested on a flat surface during contact lens insertion and removal. In a further form, the invention comprises removable, sealed fluid inserts adapted to nest inside the lens-holding cups of the lens case, containing enough contact lens treating fluid to fill their respective cups.

Abstract: A pair of earrings and a compact jewelry organizer consisting of a display card having a keeper component as a detachable part of the jewelry display card. The keeper component may be die cut or otherwise outlined within the display card to serve several purposes of, a jewelry display, an advertising site upon which specific text, illustration, logo or advertising messages can be affixed, and a jewelry retention by the end consumer.

Abstract: A gun case humidity control device for use in maintaining a desired humidity in the gun case, the device including a protective case, a water vapor permeable pouch and a thickened saturated solution, the solution having a suitable humidity control point.

Abstract: A device for separately storing at least three components, for mixing them together, and for extemporaneously dispensing of the resulting mixture includes: a first receptacle containing a first component; a second receptacle containing a second component and provided with a chimney for receiving the neck of the first receptacle; a shutter disposed in removable manner in the chimney; and an intermediate element disposed in the chimney between the shutter and the opening for receiving the neck, with the intermediate element defining a compartment that contains a third component. The neck, the chimney, and the intermediate element are also organized in such a manner that at the end of a predetermined axial displacement stroke of the neck in the chimney, the shutter is ejected, and the components can mix together.

Abstract: A tobacco combination pack is provided including a tobacco product and an article related to, and separate from, the tobacco product. The tobacco product and related article are packaged together in a first container and sold as a single item.