Abstract: A tamper evident bag comprises a slit therein to provide access to the interior of the bag, and a closure flap arranged to be adhered to the bag over the slit in order to seal the bag. The bag has an indicator strip which is covered by the closure flap when the bag is sealed. This indicator strip comprises a material having a surface tension less than or substantially equal to that of saliva and serves to indicate wetting of the bag or closure flap prior to attempted sealing.

Abstract: A package in the form of a reclosable bag includes a bag body including front and back walls, and a profile strip fastener assembly sealingly mounted on the inside surface of the front wall. The profile strip fastener assembly includes a pair of releasably interlocking profile strips, with a secondary, peelable seal provided between the profile strips apart from their mechanically interlocked portions. By this arrangement, enhanced sealing for the package is provided, while abating the stress to which the interlocked portions of the profile strips are subjected during forming and filling of the package. The bag body preferably includes a frangible joint substantially aligned with the fastener assembly for gaining access to the assembly, with the frangible joint desirably providing tamper-evidence of opening of the package. The profile strips are sealed to the front wall of the bag body with a continuous oval shaped seal around the frangible joint. The perimeter seal is located above the peelable seal.

Abstract: A guide trough for energy management chains which has parallel, oblong side sections, and one energy management chain can be positioned therebetween in the longitudinal direction. Fittings such as slide rails are secured to the inside of the side sections. The side sections (1) have at least one cross-member 2 which points obliquely up and protrudes into the guide trough. A holding member (6) also protruding obliquely on a fitting (3, 4, 5) can be mounted on a cross-member and, assisted by the cross-member 2 fixes the fitting (3, 4, 5) to the side section (1).

Abstract: A powdered metal sintered bearing has a polygonal interior bore with areas of increased density for load bearing and areas of less density that improve its ability to provide a flow of oil from the external surface of the bearing to the bore.

Abstract: An anti-rotational bearing assembly including a bearing positioned in a bearing bore of a bearing hub and a bearing cap connected to the bearing. The bearing cap including a projecting portion which abuts a boss extending from the bearing hub to prevent rotation of the bearing.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser module with an optical isolator. A semiconductor laser module includes a substrate provided with a first optical waveguide and a second optical waveguide, a semiconductor laser diode mounted in front of the first optical waveguide on the substrate, and an optical isolator between the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide.

Abstract: An optical interconnect module includes a pair of rectangular configured circuit boards spaced in close proximity to each other and each having an outer circuit carrying side. An inner plenum is defined between the boards and the boards form an open end. A mounting member engages the circuit boards and secures the boards together to form a module. Electronic components are mounted on the outer circuit carrying sides and a cooling core is mounted within the inner plenum and engages the circuit boards for cooling the electronic components mounted on the circuit boards as coolant is passed through the cooling core. An optoelectronic transducer assembly is mounted at the open end of the module and operatively connected to a circuit carrying side of one of the circuit boards. The cooling core engages the optoelectronic transducer assembly to provide cooling to the transducer assembly. An optical fiber is mounted in communication with the optoelectronic transducer assembly at the open end of the module.

Abstract: An optical module comprises a substrate (2), formed with wiring patterns for electrical signals and having a mounting surface (2b) mounted with one or more semiconductor optical elements (4), and a package (7, 8) in which the substrate (2) is located. The substrate (2) is formed with at least one first positioning section (2c), the package (7) is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a disposition section (7e) in which one or more optical waveguide components are opposed to the semiconductor optical elements (4), and a second positioning section (7g) adapted to engage the first positioning section, thereby positioning the semiconductor optical elements and the disposition section.

Abstract: A camera has a cartridge setting chamber in which a film cartridge is set. A fork is rotatably disposed in the cartridge setting chamber and is engagable with a rotary shaft of the film cartridge to feed a film in the film cartridge. A cartridge support member is provided in the cartridge setting chamber in a position opposite to that of the fork and engagable with the rotary shaft of the film cartridge. Consequently the film cartridge is pinched between the cartridge support member and the fork.

Abstract: A film-engaging sprocket drive for use with an edge-perforated filmstrip having successive uniform-pitch film perforations includes a set of two coaxial sprocket wheels each having a series of uniform-pitch film-engaging teeth that are similarly shaped to engage the filmstrip within the film perforations and that are arranged in successive pairs of one tooth from one sprocket wheel and another tooth from the other sprocket wheel. The sprocket wheels each are rotatable relative to the other to similarly increase the pitch of the two teeth in the respective pairs of teeth to greater than the pitch of the film perforations. A return spring is arranged to rotate one sprocket wheel relative to the other sprocket wheel to decrease the pitch of the two teeth in the respective pairs of teeth substantially to the pitch of the film perforations.

Abstract: In an optical apparatus having a mount adapted to be rotated to be attached to and detached from a mount of another apparatus, the mount of the optical apparatus is molded by plastic material, and concave and convex portions are provided on an abutment surface of the mount of the optical apparatus to reduce the sliding area, thereby making the scratches caused by the sliding inconspicuous.

Abstract: A method of developing a photosensitive resin plate comprising, in order to greatly prolonging the service life of a developing solution and increase the number of plates that can be developed using a specified amount of the developing solution, supplying under circulation a developing solution (2) stored in a developer tank (1) and containing a surfactant to the surface of the tank (1), characterized in that a porous sheet (6) impregnated with a defoamer is disposed on or in the vicinity of the liquid surface of the developer tank (1) so that the developing solution (2) dropped from the surface of the photosensitive resin plate (5) passes through the porous sheet (6).

Abstract: A key base side pivot point on one side of a pantograph is supported on a key base and a key top height adjusting mechanism that has a holder that supports the other key base side pivot point and a reciprocating link that links swingably to this holder is also supported thereon, the holder of this key top height adjusting mechanism being caused to swing by a reciprocating movement of the reciprocating link.

Abstract: When stoppage of printing on a tape is commanded, an automatic non-printing feed of the tape equal to the distance between the print head and a cutter is performed to enable cutting of the tape with minimum waste. Additionally the forming of leading and trailing margins on a printed tape less than the distance between the print head and cutter is enabled by providing deceleration and acceleration coupled with print pulse width variation corresponding to tape movement.

Abstract: A printing apparatus has a small size that facilitates replacement of rolled paper, removal of jammed paper, etc., and alleviates the likelihood of a paper jam with a considerably simple structure. The printing apparatus comprises a rolled-paper holder (2), which is provided with a first holder (2b) for use in carrying out printing on rolled paper (1), and a second holder (2a) for use in setting the rolled paper (1). The rolled paper (1) is moved from the second holder (2a) to the first holder (2b) as a main body of the apparatus is shifted from a paper setting position to a printing work position, thereby facilitating the setting of the rolled paper (1) and removal of jammed paper, since the rolled paper (1) can be temporarily supported by the second holder (2a) in order to provide sufficient work space when replacing the rolled paper (1) or removing jammed paper.

Abstract: A printer including a portable information processing portion located on the face of the printer, a paper accomodating portion located on the back of the information processing portion and capable of accomodating thermosensible printing sheets of standardized size, and a printing mechanism portion located adjacent to a side of the information processing portion is provided. With such a structure, a printer which allows for a large printing area while being as almost the same size of PDA and is suitable for portable use can be provided. Moreover, by employing a thermal head for printing on the thermosensible sheets, a space required for consumables such as ink is eliminated. As a result, a practically portable printer can be provided.

Abstract: A crown or holder that is adapted for supporting a bingo dauber in a vertical marking position. The crown is twisted onto the end of the bingo dauber with the marking tip. The crown is adapted to receive the dauber in such a manner that when the crown is placed on a bingo card, the dauber is vertically disposed and the marking tip of the dauber is disposed just above the bingo card. A bingo player simply aligns the crown with a number and presses down on the dauber to mark the number imprinted on the bingo card below.

Abstract: A liquid cosmetic container which has a secure mechanism for defining the limit of the aperture regulation of a remover 13 is provided. In addition, the degree of aperture of the remover 13 is not influenced by the operation of putting or removing a cap 3. The liquid cosmetic container is provided with the cap 3, and an aperture-regulating ring 7 engages with an upper outer face of a container main body 19. A neck 5 which has an aperture regulating section 11 on the rear end moves in an axial direction in response to rotations of the aperture-regulating ring 7, thereby varying the diameter of a central aperture 119 of the remover 13. Furthermore a rotation-limiting piece 103 extends from a lower end of the aperture-regulating ring 7 and a rotation-limiting projection 136 is provided on an outer face of the container main body 19 which is under an engaging surface of the aperture-regulating ring 7.

Abstract: A pen for receiving eyeglasses includes a pen barrel and a writing tip unit. The pen barrel includes a barrel body which is adapted to receive a pair of eyeglasses therein, and which has open front and rear ends, and a fixed rear cap which is mounted fixedly on and which closes the rear end of the barrel body. The writing tip unit includes an openable front cap which has a front end and a rear end that is attached to and that closes the front end of the barrel body, and a writing tip which is confined within the front cap and which extends from the front end of the front cap.

Abstract: A sponge storage and disinfecting device encloses a kitchen or bathroom sponge when not in use. The device has a housing with a hinged lid to cover the sponge container tray, and with a liquid reservoir behind the tray for dispensing a cleaning and disinfecting solution into the sponge when the sponge is pushed down in the tray. In a preferred embodiment the sponge rests on a platform supported resiliently in the tray, and pushing down of the sponge and tray opens a valve door to admit disinfecting liquid from the storage reservoir into the tray.

Abstract: A refillable reservoir, particularly an ink converter for a fountain pen, has a cylinder in which a piston is slidable, and an actuating device for displacing the piston for refilling the ink chamber. Without needing to be detached from the piston, the actuating device can be stored substantially within the length of the chamber. The actuating device can be a rod which is disengageable from and slidable through the piston. Alternatively the actuating device can be a flexible ribbon coupled to a sleeve slidably mounted on the cylinder.

Abstract: An applicator comprising a container containing an application liquid and an applicator member of the application liquid held to an opening provided in part of the container, wherein the applicator member comprises an application face material and a cover ring for engaging the application face material with the container, and at least in the central region of the outer surface of the application face material, a plurality of flexible fine protruding from the outer surface of the applicator member are arranged, and at the same time, at least in part of clearances between a plurality of the fine filament like portions in the outer surface of the application face member, holes for discharging the application liquid are provided, and the application face material and the cover ring are composed with different synthetic resins, and provides remarkable durability and convenience.

Abstract: A spray nozzle attachment with a hollow tubular body for mounting on the spray nozzle and interchangeable cleaning heads for removable mounting on the body. The heads may include different cleaning tools, such as a brush, a scouring pad, or a bottle cleaner. The body of the attachment is frictionally fit upon the spray nozzle, and the cleaning head is frictionally fit onto the body. The body of the attachment includes a central bore such that water may be directed from the nozzle onto objects to be cleaned.

Abstract: An improved ring binder (28) comprises a frame (F′) having a pair of leafs (L1′, L2′) extending lengthwise of the frame. Binder rings (R) are each formed of two binder ring halves (R1, R2) one end (E) of each of which is attached to one of the leafs. Boosters (10) are attached to each end of the frame, and the leafs each include a notch (24, 26) formed at their respective ends. Each booster includes a tang (12) captured in the notch. A cover or shield (40) fits over the frame and extends beyond the location of the boosters. The sides of the cover are now crimped about the boosters to secure them in place.

Abstract: The invention relates to a unitary spine binder for securing a stack of sheets, which comprises a dorsal part (3, 4, 5) from which spaced fingers (1, 11) extend to form loops. The individual fingers are arranged in two sections (1, 11) lying opposite one another on this dorsal part (3, 4), the dorsal part (3, 4, 5) forming a hinge between the finger sections (1, 11). The end (12) of at least one of the first finger elements (1) remote from its dorsal part is equipped with a push button (7); the end (22) of the second finger element (11) remote from its dorsal part and lying opposite the first finger element is equipped with an opening (10) essentially complementary to the push button (7), and which is adapted to receive the push button (7). In this way, a simple spine binder is created which does not require the use of additional binding devices. Sheets can be removed from the spine binder or newly inserted into it.

Abstract: Two alternative mounting methods and devices for mounting rails achieve new points of mounting (8) by adding new pitch-holes to mounting rails (2) and using either adjustable cage-nuts or cage-nuts containing two nuts in their respective pitch-holes. The shape of the new pitch-holes preserves the structural integrity of mounting rails (2). The number of mounting points and possibilities can be dramatically increased, thereby satisfying various ventilation and pass-through requirements between devices (5).

Abstract: A V-configuration torque rod has an apex pivotal joint system which includes a pair of pivotal end joint assemblies connected by a bar-pin journal. The bar-pin journal is bent as an angle to define the V-configuration of the torque rod. By using the bent bar-pin journal, straight links for the arms of the V-configuration can be utilized using similar components at each end joint assembly.

Abstract: A bearing structure for cabinets preferably containing electric and/or electronic apparatuses is provided, which comprises a predetermined number of metal section members, defining upright elements (2) and crosspiece elements (3), and connectors (4) between the section members which is adapted to be disposed in an operatively functional position to join the upright elements (2) to the crosspiece elements (3) independently of engagement of panels defining the cabinet top and base with the crosspiece elements.

Abstract: A pavement joint and joint making process are provided. A pavement edger used to make the joint is capable of creating a stepped tapered ramp having a highly compacted step and a highly compacted upper portion of the tapered portion. The resulting ramp allows for safety during pavement laying work stoppage and creation of solid pavement joints.

Abstract: An integrated underground storage reservoir and above-ground canopy system is provided. This system comprises a storage reservoir suitable for being buried beneath ground level and suitable for containing a fluid. The integrated system also includes a support system disposed in communication with the reservoir and suitable for projecting above ground level when the reservoir is in a buried condition. The support system preferably includes at least one support member. The integrated system further includes a canopy attached to at least one support member, suitable for providing shelter from weather while accessing the reservoir. In alternative embodiments of this invention, the support system includes support units disposed adjacently to, attached to the exterior of, and disposed within the interior of the underground storage reservoir. The integrated system allows direct access to the storage reservoir, minimizes underground piping and provides enhanced vapor recovery.

Abstract: A device for retaining garden beds, retaining water, and/or blocking plant roots, with the device having two connected reinforcing members with a liquid permeable member positioned between the reinforcing members. A method of building a garden bed includes using the device around the perimeter of a bed. A method for building a pond or stream includes using the device around the perimeter of the pond or stream. Finally, a method of blocking root travel includes burying the device to block travel.

Abstract: A leaching chamber for burial in the ground includes biased ends which permit a series of chambers to arch clockwise or counterclockwise or to continue straight to form a leaching field. Each chamber is identical to every other chamber and includes identical mating flanges. For tighter arches, short adaptors can be used which have ends identical to the chambers.

Abstract: A cable flushing lateral is inserted into a guide tube or conduit through which a cable is to be payed out. The flushing lateral is in the form of a pipe within a pipe with a cylindrical space formed between the pipes. The inner pipe is connected to the upstream side of the guide tube and the outer pipe is connected to the downstream side of the guide tube. The upstream end of the outer pipe has a Y-connection to which a water source is connected such that water under pressure may enter the space between the pipes. The inner pipe has an open nozzle termination at its downstream end and the outer pipe is closed against the inner pipe at its upstream end. The cable to be payed out extends through the guide tube and flushing lateral. The pressure and velocity of the water flowing through the cylindrical space between the inner and outer pipes become uniform. As the water flows past the end of the nozzle, a uniform flow of water surrounds the cable.

Abstract: A process and device for rehabilitating old pipelines laid in the ground is described. The extent of above-ground prefabrication of a hose-shaped lining for the old pipeline is increased and a closed system for guiding a heatable pressure medium is described. Above-ground, a calibration hose (4) is inverted into the flat-lying lining hose (6) or a lining hose (6) is inverted into a tubular film using compressed air. The lining hose (6), which is provided with the calibration hose (4) and with the tubular foil, is drawn through a shaft into the old pipeline and by means of a heatable pressure medium, which circulates in a closed system, is pressed against the interior wall of the old pipeline and is kept in this position until the resin of the lining hose has hardened. With the process, underground sewer pipes are rehabilitated.

Abstract: A tensionable mine roof cable bolt having a resin grouted upper portion and a mechanical anchor. The cable bolt is rotated during installation in a mine roof bore hole to mix resin and engage the mechanical anchor with the rock. A drivehead press fitted onto the lower end of the cable may be stripped off the bolt upon tensioning of the bolt to a predetermined load.

Abstract: A method for applying liquid plastic polymers to soil surfaces in order to form a continuous membrane film for soil mulch. The plastic mulch is useful for enhancing crop production, disinfestation of soil by solarization and prevention of soil erosion. Additionally, the invention includes procedures for applying and spraying the liquid plastic polymers to form an effective and economic film.

Abstract: A cutting insert for mounting on a tool holder of a cutting tool, comprises a front cutting portion having an operative front surface associated with at least one cutting edge, and a trailing mounting portion. The trailing mounting portion has upper, lower and side walls extending from the front cutting portion to a rear abutment wall of the trailing mounting portion oriented generally co-directionally with said operative front surface. The side walls of the trailing mounting portion meet with the rear abutment wall at rear edges. The rear abutment wall comprises two lateral surfaces and a central surface therebetween, the lateral surfaces converging from the rear edges in the direction towards the front cutting portion, and the central surface protruding, in the direction away from the front cutting portion, rearwardly from the lateral surfaces and meeting therewith at merging edge regions.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for releasable holding a toolholder shank having a lockable surface and a releasable surface utilizing an actuating bolt. The actuating bolt is reciprocally movable along an axis to engage one side of the shank for locking the toolholder within the support member and an opposing side of the shank for releasing the toolholder from the tool support member.

Abstract: A tool for parting or grooving includes a holder to which is mounted an adapter having an insert-receiving slot formed between support and clamping portions of the adapter. The holder includes a serration meshing with a serration of the adapter. Threaded holes are formed through the serration of the holder, and through-holes are formed in the adapter in alignment with respective holes of the holder. Screws extend through the aligned through-hole and threaded hole to secure the adapter to the holder. A slot intersects through one of the through-holes of the adapter to render the clamping portion elastically deformable. That through-hole includes a conically-shaped entrace surface, and the associated screw includes a conical head which acts as a wedge to force the clamping portion into clamping engagement with the insert.

Abstract: Cutting tool, such as a gun reamer or a drill, with a rotating cutting blade and a rotating support member for supporting the workpiece, where at least one of the cutting blade and the support member are selectively biased. The selective bias on the blade and/or the support member is preferably effected by selectively pressurized fluid which bears on the blade member and/or the support member.

Abstract: A tool holder, which has a tool bit pivotal in a recess in one end thereof, extends coaxially through a generally bell shaped piston housing, and through the center of a piston slidably mounted on the holder for limited reciprocation in the housing axially thereof. The piston is urged by a compressing spring to a retracted position against one end of the housing, and has a reduced diameter annular wall that projects coaxially toward the end of the holder containing the tool bit. A tool actuating rod, which is pivotal in an axial bore in the holder, has on one end a lever which extends slidably into an axially extending helical slot formed in the annular piston wall, and is connected at its opposite end to the tool bit. When the piston is in its retracted position, the helical slot in its annular wall causes the actuating rod to swing the tool bit to an inoperative position within the holder recess.

Abstract: A cutting tool or drill insert with chip control geometry comprising a body including a portion securable in a holder and a forward portion. The forward portion defining at least one cutting edge extending from the central axis of the body to an edge of the body. A chip groove is defined by the surface of the body adjacent to the cutting edge. The chip groove incorporates chip control geometry as spaced apart elongate projections.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved cutting tool point. In the preferred embodiment, the cutting tool is comprised of a marginal end portion (15), adapted to selectively remove material from a work piece when the tool is moved relative to the work piece and having a leading cutting lip (16), a trailing dam (18), a recessed surface (19) extending into the marginal end portion between the cutting lip and the dam, and a coolant hole (20) communicating with the recessed surface, such that the recessed surface forms a reservoir (40) for coolant (36). The present invention also discloses a marginal end portion having an axis of rotation (42), at least one flute (21), and at least one chip-forming notch (31) extending from the flute into the marginal end portion and beyond the axis of rotation. The present invention also discloses a marginal end portion having a chip former (37) and a chip breaker (32).

Abstract: A carrier system for securing a load of material during transporting of the load. The carrier system can also be used to store materials. The carrier system includes at least one bracket assembly, generally at least one pair of opposed bracket assemblies. Two pairs of opposed bracket assemblies is a typical carrier system construction. Each bracket assembly has a retaining member, a sill member, and an optional brace member, which are moveable attached to a rail system. The carrier system can be used to secure various materials such as sheets of plywood, drywall, or insulation, lumber, windows, doors, pipes and tubing and the like.

Abstract: A cargo latch is provided for use in restraining objects such as containers, pallets and the like, against movement with respect to a floor of a cargo hold, in particular the cargo hold of an aircraft. The latch comprises a frame with a shaft disposed therein and a base, a lower end of which is rotatably mounted on the shaft. The base can therefore pivot with respect to the frame. At least one restraining hook is pivotally mounted to an upper end of the base.

Abstract: A tiedown rail system including a plurality of tie anchors secures cargo on a pickup truck bed. The invention includes an elongated tubular four-sided rail that is mounted on the rim of a pickup truck cargo bed front wall. A three-sided channel could also be used, having openings that face the truck cab. The rail system includes repositionable anchor assemblies for attaching an end of a cargo strap to secure transported cargo in the truck bed.

Abstract: A system to allow a visual determination of the rotational position of a rotatable object relative to a stationary object comprising a body defining front and back surfaces where the body includes at least one aperture having a diameter d1 disposed through the front and back surfaces, where the aperture is bounded by radial slots having a length l and extending outwardly from the aperture so as to define a plurality of fingers which may be independently manipulated so as to enable the body to be biased about a rotatable object inserted through the aperture and means co-operable with the body to allow a visual determination of the rotational position of the rotatable object relative to the stationary object.

Abstract: An anchor bolt comprises a fixing rod (1), an expandable sleeve (2) and an expansion core (3) integral in translation with the fixing rod (1), intended to expand the sleeve (2). The sleeve (2) has a plurality of slots (9,9′) widening towards the free end of the sleeve (2), forming a plurality of expansion teeth (18-20) cooperating with the expansion core (3). The inner wall of the edge of the teeth (18-20) is blunt and the thickness of each tooth is bevelled to decrease towards the free end of the sleeve.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved Winged Fastener in which a large threaded nut is movably engaged with the threaded sleeve of the Winged Fastener wherein the nut is movable set in a washer such that the washer is placed against a surface, while the sleeve of the winged bolt is placed in a bore in a first matrix and a second matrix is set around the sleeve of the Winged Bolt. As the nut is turned on the threaded sleeve, the second matrix which is placed around the threaded sleeve is caused to be compressed and radially moved outward toward an inner surface of the first matrix. If the second matrix is of a rigid material, the cylinder of matrix is split longitudinally and the pieces are driven radially outward. The invention also provides a second improved Winged Fastener in which a hole is placed in a wing and a cable or tendon is attached to the wing through the hole.

Abstract: A high-temperature conveyor furnace with a low friction conveyor travel surface is provided. The furnace includes a muffle defining a heating chamber, hearth plates providing a hearth surface within the heating chamber, and a conveyor belt to convey product through the heating chamber. The conveyor belt is formed of a first material, such as a nickel-chrome alloy. A plurality of low-friction inserts are supported by the hearth plates, preferably in openings in the hearth plates, to provide a surface upraised from the hearth surface upon which the conveyor belt travels. The inserts are formed of a second material, such as an electronics grade ceramic, that is different from the first material of the conveyor, which minimizes friction between the inserts and the belt. The low-friction surface is particularly suitable for high temperature, low dewpoint furnace applications, such as stainless steel brazing.