Abstract: Collapsible decorative figures comprising multiple interconnected sections. Locking and folding provisions are provided on each decorative figure so that no disassembly is required to collapse the figures. Several embodiments collapse into a box for storage when not in use. One embodiment is a multiple figure display wherein one of the figures collapses into a box in which the other decorative figures of the display, when collapsed, are stored.

Abstract: The present invention is a hierarchical wayfinding sign system. The sign system comprises a plurality of area-finder signs for providing directions to at least one area, such as of a city. Each area-finder sign has a color code key, at least one color coded area title and a route description portion. The sign system also comprises a plurality of site-finder signs within each area for providing directions to at least one site. Each site-finder sign has a color code key. A site listing portion having a background color corresponding to the area which the site-finder sign is in and a directions portion. Preferably, the area-finder signs and site-finder signs are placed and sequenced according to a grid system. The grid system defines a plurality of portal locations, gateway locations and decision point intersections. The portal locations provide a way onto a means of access to another area. The area-finder signs provide directions to the portals. The gateway locations define an entrance into an area.

Abstract: A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers. A covering of independently resilient material is precisely cut to fit a given size and shape of pot, and the material has imprinted on it a desired promotional or advertising message and/or graphics. The covering material is removably fastened with releasable closures to the outside of the pot in such a way as not to impair significantly the natural independent resiliency of the material. Thus, dents in the pot do not generally show in the covering surface because it retains its independent resiliency, even if the blow was delivered through the covering surface. Messages may be changed as often as suits the promotional and decorative needs of the owner of the pot, so the display surface is always timely and in top condition. An optional “window” permits display of interchangeable labels on the inside of the covering.

Abstract: A breech plug assembly for a muzzle loading firearm. The breech plug assembly is screwed into the back opening at the breech end of the barrel of the firearm. The forward end of the conical projection has a tapered or conical projection for supporting the end of a pre-formed explosive pellet.

Abstract: A housing for use with a firearm is provided. The housing includes a first housing section sized for receiving a barrel, and a second housing section coupled proximally to the first housing section for receiving a breechblock mechanism. The first housing section has a top external surface. The second housing section has a forward portion which is offset from the first housing section and which includes a forward surface defining an opening sized for receiving a connecting element operatively connecting a lever disposed adjacent the top external surface outside the first housing section and the breechblock within the second housing section. The connecting element moves perpendicularly to the opening and not, as in prior art housings, along it, so that the previously required longitudinal slit, which severely weakened the structure of prior art housings, is avoided.

Abstract: A jig-type fishing lure has a weighted lure body holding a gravity-operated switch that controls the energization of an LED for illuminating fiber optic strands extending from the tail end of the lure body in proximity to a fishhook. A heat shrunk tube in the lure body holds the LED and the adjacent ends of the fiber optic strands.

Abstract: An insect catching device having (a) a radiation source which emits a wavelength that is suitable for attracting insects, (b) a quantity of an adhesive material provided on a surface of the device on which insects impinge when attracted to the device by the radiation source, and (c) a shield for restricting direct exposure of the adhesive material to radiation from the radiation source.

Abstract: A vegetable lipid-based composition comprised of a vegetable lipid component and a petroleum wax is described. The vegetable lipid component may include a triglyceride or a free fatty acid/triglyceride mixture. The vegetable lipid-based composition has properties that make it advantageous in candle production.

Abstract: The invention relates to additives for improving cold-flow and lubricating properties of fuel oils, comprising

Abstract: A fuel pellet is produced by the combination of organic waste material with a binder obtained by direct liquefaction and/or fast pyrolysis of biomass material. Direct liquefaction and fast pyrolysis are carried out according to known liquefaction processes. The liquefied bio-binder base is mixed with additives, if desired, such as petroleum asphalt and cross-linking agents, in order to modify its characteristics to meet specific needs of particular applications, and the resulting mixture is mixed with organic-waste material preheated to 100° C. or more and allowed to react at about 150-200° C. Combustible extenders and fillers, reinforcing fibers, and cross-linking agents may be mixed with the organic material or the bio-binder base to provide additional specific properties to the mixture. The resulting well mixed mass is then pelletized or otherwise molded in conventional equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an agglomerated/granulated mulch product as a seed carrier that is produced by an agglomeration technology. The mulch agglomerates used as a carrier for the seeds reduces segregation (unmixing) tendencies of seeds from the carrier product.

Abstract: A method of wrapping a floral grouping, preferably an orchid, with a wrapper which may be a sheet of material, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover. The wrapper is preferably constructed from a laminated material made up of at least a waxy layer and a support layer which are superposed upon each other and connected or laminated to each other. A second waxy layer may be connected or laminated to the other surface of the support surface. The waxy layer is made from a waxy material such as waxed paper, waxed tissue or high density polyethylene. The wrapped floral grouping may also contain a shredded material for cushioning the blooms of the floral grouping.

Abstract: A sliding door arrangement with at least one door leaf mounted in a door frame includes a drive for moving the at least one door leaf. The at least one door leaf has a lateral closing edge and a running surface at the lateral closing edge. The door frame has a counter-support surface, wherein, in a closed position of the at least one door leaf, the running surface is located essentially immediately below the counter-support surface and the counter-support surface rests on the running surface for preventing lifting of the door leaf.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rotational tilt-armature for a window, a door or the like comprising a transmission (32), groove bands and locks (74, 92). The rotational tilt armature has a rotational armature (22) and a tilt armature (24) and the transmission is formed of two parts and comprises a drive (18) for the rotational armature (22) and a drive (20) for the tilt armature (24). The rotational armature (22) and the tilt armature (24) can be driven one after the other.

Abstract: A window stay is provided for mounting a window in a window frame. The window stay comprises a bar member for connection to the window, a track member for connection to the window frame, a slide member slidably mounted on the track member, and a pair of arms for moving the bar member to a closed position and to an open position. The pair of arms comprise a first arm connecting the track member to the bar member and a second arm connecting the bar member to the slide member so that the bar member overlies the track member in the closed position and is slidingly moved away from the track member in the open position. A projection is disposed on the bar member. An insert groove is formed at an end portion of the track member for receiving the projection when the bar member is in the closed position. The insert groove has a guide wall for guiding the projection into the insert groove.

Abstract: An anti-trapping device is described for a power-operated closing element (4) with a switching element (32) which is arranged along a first closing edge (22) within an elastic hollow section (10), and a power transmitter (16), which abuts against a side area (28) of the hollow section (10) extending longitudinally, so that a trapping force (F) is transmitted to the side area (28) of the hollow section (10). The hollow section comprises a central area (26) extending longitudinally, in which an active area (34) of the switching element (32) is arranged, whereas a non-active edge area of the switching element (32) is arranged in the side area (28). The side area (28) is more deformable on the side of the hollow section facing away from the first closing edge (22) than the central area (26).

Abstract: Disclosed is a profile, especially a profiled joint, preferably for use in openings such a doors and windows, preferably in motor vehicles, comprising a base body (1) and a covering element (2) made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) fixed on said base body. Said profile can be economically produced and exhibits appropriate characteristics for use in motor vehicles as a result of the TPE covering element used.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing soffit segments below the eaves of a building. A main body with a standoff is temporarily fastened to the sub-fascia. A swing arm and a locking arm are pivotally connected to each other and also to the main body, except that a J-shaped slot in the locking arm permits the locking arm to translate, as well as pivot, with respect to the main body. A segment of soffit material is placed upon the swing arm, and the swing arm is rotated about the pivot joint on the main body creating a lever action to lift the soffit material into a horizontal position immediately below the eave. The locking arm slot is notched to lock the locking arm and swing arm, into a fixed position. The apparatus thereby steadily maintains the soffit segment in position pending its permanent attachment to the underside of the eave. The apparatus is temporarily attached to the structure via a clamp arm or via screw into the sub-fascia.

Abstract: A curb seal and method. An elongate gasket material for sealing a skylight to a curb has a substantially constant cross-sectional shape and dimensions along its length, and one or more compliant members extending therefrom to the skylight and curb. The compliant members are adapted to accommodate a predetermined range of spacings between the skylight and the curb. The compliant members are angled with respect to their points of contact with the skylight and the curb so that wind pressure applied to the compliant members increases the effectiveness of sealing.

Abstract: A passive collimating tubular skylight consisting of a radiant energy-collecting aperture, a radiant energy-delivering aperture, and a radiant energy passageway between these two apertures, the passageway having a specularly reflective interior surface and a configuration to improve the collimation of the radiant energy passing therethrough. The skylight can be configured with the radiant energy-collecting aperture located above the roof of a building, oriented to collect sunlight; and equipped with a sealed weatherproof glazing, with the radiant energy-delivering aperture, or luminaire, located at ceiling level within the building, and equipped with a diffusing glazing; and with the reflective tubular light passageway constructed with a larger cross sectional area near the radiant energy-delivering aperture than near the radiant energy-collecting aperture.

Abstract: Components for a roof assembly include a glazing having a main support member and a cap engaging member. The cap engaging member has a detent portion extending from an edge region back towards an opposite edge region. The component also includes a beam member a main support member and a rafter support member for supporting a rafter assembly. The rafter support member has a securing portion extending from an edge region. A ridge end member is also disclosed which has a plurality of segment extending radially outwardly from a hub member. Each segment has an elongate mounting member on an edge opposite the hub member. There is also disclosed a wing member for a valley rafter assembly. The wing member has first and second elements secured together. Each of the elements comprises a portion of a mounting formation to which a glazing bar can be mounted.

Abstract: A knock-down portable partition includes a rigid panel frame having a central portion. The partition includes at least one cover panel covering at least a portion of the central portion of the rigid panel frame. Connectors detachably mount the cover panel on the panel frame to facilitate assembly and removal of the cover panel on the panel frame. The rigid panel frame includes at least two vertical posts having an upper end, a lower end, and opposite side faces. The opposite faces have at least two beam connection ports thereon positioned adjacent the upper and lower ends of the associated one of the posts. The panel frame also includes upper and lower beams extending generally horizontally between the vertical posts adjacent the upper and lower ends thereof, and interconnecting the vertical posts adjacent the connection ports. The panel frame includes quick-disconnect connectors such as movable lock members positioned on one of the posts and the beams adjacent the connection ports.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plug which can be put into holes, especially into drilled bore holes of walls, which plug effects a surprising solid tightening for example in lay brick-walls also in such cases in which the hole or the plug has at least partly sizes and especially varying diameter-dimensions, which do not allow the use of the so-called spread-plugs known in the prior art. The plug according to this invention is consisting in an inner drum preferably in the shape of a pyramid-stump made out of a hard material and in a outer drum made out of extendable material, whereby the outer drum is connected with the inner drum for example by welding.

Abstract: A siding panel is formed of a one-piece enclosure delimiting an insulation chamber. An insulating material is disposed in the insulation chamber. The one-piece enclosure defines a male engagement section and a female engagement section, which are engageable with respective engagement sections of adjacent siding panels. In a siding panel system, the panels are thus interlockingly engaged in a stacked relationship. In forming the one-piece enclosure, a suitable plastic material or the like can be formed using a mandrel or other suitable forming tool, or the enclosure can be formed by extrusion or molding to form a seamless enclosure. The insulating material is blown in through a hole formed in an interior surface of the siding panel or through the sides and is selected to obtain a desired R-value for the siding panels.

Abstract: An arrangement of camouflage for support towers of telecommunications antennas or similar structures, including troncoconical, cylindrical, polygonal or similar shaped bodies, attached to the ground through an anchor plate and equipped with an opening in the lower part for the inlet or outlet of cables communicating with an underground conduit. If weatherproof equipment is used, it would be done through an aerial conduit, the bodies being coated with a plastic coating that has on the outside the form of tree bark, secured by adhesive. The support is capable of being formed by parts encased among themselves or welded together, extensions being attached on the upper part on which main artificial branches are attached, and over them, secondary artificial branches and further a body section that is provided with main artificial branches, and over them secondary artificial branches. Antennas attached over suitable supports will be installed on the top section.

Abstract: Wrapping apparatus for winding a wrapping foil web (F) around an object (1) to be packaged, said wrapping apparatus comprising a foil dispenser (2) arranged to circulate along a ring-like endless track (3) around the object to be packaged, which foil dispenser (2) comprises a frame (4), a detachable and replaceable foil roll (5) mounted on the frame, supporting elements (6) for supporting the foil roll on the frame, and tensioning means (7) for braking foil delivery from the roll and maintaining a predetermined foil tension. The tensioning means (7) comprise a sensor (8) for detecting foil web tension, and an electric motor (9) for driving the foil roll (5), the torque, speed of rotation and/or direction of rotation of said electric motor being controlled on the basis of foil tension as detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A large round baler, designed as a non-stop baler, includes a mobile chassis supporting a lower baling chamber section, defined by a floor conveyor arrangement, and an upper baling chamber section. The upper baling chamber section, together with opposite side walls, is mounted for fore-and-aft movement relative to the lower baling chamber section between a rear location, wherein it cooperates with the floor conveyor arrangement to define a rear baling chamber, and a front location wherein it cooperates with the floor conveyor arrangement to define a front baling chamber. The upper chamber section includes front and rear wall portions which are mounted for being raised once a bale is formed in the rear baling chamber so that the upper section may be moved to its forward location.

Abstract: System, method and material for making pneumatically filled packing cushions in which a plastic film material having two superposed layers joined together along first and second longitudinal edges is prefabricated at a first location by forming longitudinally spaced, transversely extending rows of perforations across it and sealing it together along seal lines which extend from the first edge of the material in a direction generally parallel to the rows of perforations other and terminate a short distance from the second edge to form chambers with open mouths facing the second edge between the rows of perforations. The material is then fan-folded or formed into rolls for storage and shipment. At a second location, gas is introduced into the chambers by passing the material along a tube positioned between the ends of the seals and the second edge of the material and injecting the gas into the open mouths of the chambers through openings in a side wall of the tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strap-attached spur which is configured substantially U-shaped and has two lateral bars. Two spur strap eyelets are provided for in each free end of each bar and receive a spur strap of the strap attachment. The two spur strap eyelets of either end are not parallel but form an acute angle between each other.

Abstract: An improved lawn mower includes a chassis assembly having one or more drive wheels, a ground-following cutter deck assembly attached to the chassis, and rolling means attached to the cutter deck, wherein the chassis and the cutter deck are arranged such that the rolling means and the drive wheels support the chassis for movement over a surface. The ground-following cutter deck thereby reacts to the ground contours independent of the reactions of the chassis, and the combined weight of the chassis and cutter deck keep the cutter deck from bouncing, thus, the ground-following cutter deck follows the ground contours evenly.

Abstract: A four wheel drive working vehicle such as a front mower has a dual one-way clutch mechanism interlocked to right and left dirigible wheels. When the vehicle makes a turn in forward or backward running, the clutch mechanism breaks drive transmission only to an outer one of the dirigible wheels.

Abstract: Denim fabric and articles of clothing having a “washed” or heather look/effect are produced in a manner that retains color intensity and substantially avoids the waste of chemicals and/or water inherent in conventional washing processes. A first coarse feeder yarn of cotton and/or other natural fiber by ring or open end spinning, and then is continuously dyed (such as by indigo rope dyeing, slasher dyeing, or sheet dyeing). The dyed yarn is dried and then cut up into lengths of about four inches long or less (and opened if necessary) into individual fibers. The fibers are blended with other fibers (e.g. about 10-90% greige fibers) to produce a blended composite. The blended composite is then carded, spun into yarn, and woven into denim fabric having a washed look, or a heather effect, which then can be made into any suitable article. A second coarse yarn made similar to the first coarse yarn may be added to the blending station.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement is provided with a soot filter for use in flowing, soot particle-bearing gases, as well as a method for monitoring the operability of a soot filter arranged in an exhaust gas conduit, wherein at least one component stream of an exhaust gas stream flows through at least one molded element which is open-pored at least in the flow direction, and wherein the temperature of the molded element is measured with at least one temperature probe. In the measuring arrangement the soot filter is allocated at least one soot sensor, which has at least one molded element which is open-pored at least in the flow direction, at least one electric heating element, and at least one temperature probe. The measuring arrangement and method make possible a monitoring of the operability of a soot filter in a reliable and direct manner.

Abstract: There is provided a fuel supply control system for an internal combustion engine, which is capable of controlling fuel cutoff according to an amount of oxygen stored in a catalytic converter to thereby enhance the purification rate of the catalytic converter while maintaining excellent fuel economy, thereby making it possible to improve exhaust emission characteristics. An amount of oxygen stored in the catalytic converter 13 arranged in an exhaust pipe 12 of an engine 3 is estimated (steps S1 to S29). A deceleration condition of the engine is detected (steps S35, S36). When the deceleration condition is detected, supply of fuel to the engine is cut off (step S41). The cutoff of fuel supply is controlled based on the oxygen storage amount OSC (steps S31, S32, S40, S41).

Abstract: A secondary air supply system includes a passage, which supplies the exhaust system of an internal engine with secondary air, an air pump, which supplies secondary air to the exhaust system through the passage, and a valve, which opens and closes the passage. The exhaust system includes an air-fuel ratio sensor for providing information on which abnormality tests are based. In a testing procedure, the air-fuel ratio is monitored under various conditions of the air pump and the value to determine whether the valve has failed to open or close and whether the pump has failed to start or stop.

Abstract: A method for operating an exhaust-gas cleaning system having an NOX adsorption accumulator and an SOX trap, includes, in normal operating phases, feeding the exhaust gas to be cleaned first via the SOX trap and then via the NOX adsorption accumulator. The normal operating phases are from time to time interrupted by desulphurization phases for desulphurizing the SOX trap. Means are provided for controlling the direction of flow of the exhaust stream so that it optionally passes firstly via the SOX trap and then via the NOX adsorption accumulator, or firstly via the NOX adsorption accumulator and then via the SOX trap, so that during the desulphurization phases the exhaust gas can be passed firstly via the NOX adsorption accumulator and then via the SOX trap.

Abstract: A heat exchanger for executing heat exchange between heat exchange between heat exchange bodies (6) on a heat radiation side and heat exchange bodies (3) on a heat absorption side, having low thermal resistance and high performance of heat conduction includes heat exchange bodies 6 on a heat radiation side and heat exchange bodies 3 on a heat absorption side, each being disposed hierarchically, thermoelectric conversion element modules 2 interposed between the heat exchange body 6 on the heat radiation side and the heat exchange body 3 on the heat absorption side through an insulating coat 16, and having a plurality of thermoelectric conversion elements 12, 13, wherein the insulating coat 16 is formed integrally on a surface of at least one of the heat exchange body 6 on the heat radiation side and the heat exchange body 3 on the heat absorption side, and a metal coat 17 keeping electric contact with a surface of the thermoelectric conversion elements 12, 13 on either the heat radiation side or the heat absor

Abstract: A control valve is located in a variable displacement compressor used in a refrigerant circuit. The control valve operates such that the pressure difference between two pressure monitoring points in the refrigerant circuit seeks a predetermined target value. A controller determines the target value of the pressure difference in accordance with external information that represents the required cooling performance. The target value of the pressure difference is represented by a duty ratio applied to the control valve. When the acceleration pedal is pressed beyond a predetermined level, the controller limits the duty ratio. Therefore, the compressor torque does not hinder quick vehicle acceleration. Also, the cooling performance is not lowered unless it is necessary.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid desiccant air conditioner including an absorption air conditioner and a liquid desiccant dehumidifier. The dehumidifier includes a liquid desiccant absorber for absorbing moisture contained in ambient air entering the dehumidifier and passing through the desiccant absorber. A boiler is provided for boiling partially preheated dilute liquid desiccant to evaporate moisture to reconstitute the liquid desiccant into concentrated liquid desiccant. In a preferred embodiment, a first heat exchanger fluidly communicates with the desiccant absorber and a second heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger is operable to transfer heat from the concentrated liquid desiccant to the dilute liquid desiccant directed to the first heat exchanger from the desiccant absorber to raise the temperature of the dilute liquid desiccant to a first temperature.

Abstract: A cooling tunnel system that includes a conveyor for carrying objects through a tunnel chamber. The conveyor enables a cooling fluid to pass therethrouqh and about the objects. A plurality of slot means feeds the cooling fluid to the conveyor means. Each slot means includes at least one aperture for enabling vapor flow onto and about the objects. A plenum adjacent the plurality of slot means distributes the cooling fluid. And at least one fan in the tunnel chamber causes a flow of the cooling fluid into the plenum and through the slot means with sufficient velocity to impinge upon and cool the objects and to recirculate the cooling fluid within the tunnel chamber.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a container for a carbonated beverage and a pressure tank for maintaining the beverage under pressure in the container. Beverage from the container flows through a coil and then to a tap from which it is discharged, The coil is mounted in a cooler where the beverage is cooled to a temperature in the range of about 30 degrees F. and about 32 degrees F. The coil has an entry point at which the beverage enters the coil, an upstream segment and a downstream segment. The upstream segment has an inner diameter in the range of about {fraction (5/16)} inch to about ¼ inch and the downstream segment has an inner diameter of about {fraction (3/16)} inch and a length of not less than about 3 feet.

Abstract: Containers for transporting items are provided. Preferably, the container includes an outer shell defining an interior and having at least one opening for providing access to the interior. A lid is provided that incorporates a cap for providing access to the interior. At least one storage chamber is formed within the interior and is adapted to receive at least one item. An insulating material is disposed within the interior between the storage chamber and the outer shell. Additionally, a temperature-maintaining material is disposed within the interior between the storage chamber and the insulating material. So provided, the temperature of an item being transported within the container may be maintained, raised and or cooled as desired.

Abstract: A heat source apparatus of ice storage type for performing the cool storage operation and the air-conditioning operation utilizing the stored cool, includes a heat source unit, a cool storage tank connected to the heat source unit, a water level sensor for measuring the stored cool amount by detecting the water level in the cool storage tank, and an operation panel having a menu screen for setting the starting and ending time of the cool storage operation and the air-conditioning operation, wherein the setting of the starting and ending time of the air-conditioning operation can be canceled and a predetermined stored cool amount can be set on the operation panel.

Abstract: A method and device for the manufacture of a hollow cone (37) with a cone tip (31) whereby a parison of viscous material (35) is molded into the shape of the hollow cone. An escape space (11) becomes accessible to the material in the vicinity of a cone tip to be formed. The moment the pressure present in the material in the vicinity of the cone tip to be formed exceeds a previously defined value. Breaking-off of the cone tip during or after molding is prevented by this. The hollow cone is suitable inter alia for use in a cathode ray tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a glass base material for an optical fiber. A material for an optical fiber and a reaction gas are jetted from a burner connected to a material line and a gas line toward a surface of a quartz substrate, in order to deposit a soot-like reaction product on the substrate at a predetermined position to thereby produce a glass base material for an optical fiber. Dry air is introduced into a reaction container in an amount of 2 to 30 times the amount of water vapor that is generated due to flame hydrolysis during the reaction.

Abstract: A lace knit includes a plurality of wales formed in a vertical direction of the lace knit by chain-stitched warp yarns; a plurality of courses formed continuously by needle loops of the warp yarns disposed in a lateral direction of the lace knit; and a plurality of sinker loops formed in the needle loops of the wales so as to form a ground weave in the form of a net allowing insertion of insertion yarns such as weft yarns and/or pattern-forming yarns therein. The ground weave includes a basic-gauge portion knitted under a basic gauge and an extended-gauge portion knitted under an extended-gauge sparser than the basic gauge. A method of knitting such lace knit is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a housing for a spindle having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember at the end of the shaft having peripheral dimensions closely conforming to the internal dimensions of the slot. An abutment mechanism also emanates from the housing, and is located on opposite sides of the shaft intermediate the housing and the crossmember. The peripheral cross-sectional dimensions of the abutment mechanism and the shaft in combination closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The length of the shaft from the housing to the crossmember is approximately equal to the thickness of the external wall of equipment.

Abstract: A locking cap is selectively locked into place within a tubular opening, such as the open end of a standpipe used to charge a building sprinkler system. The locking cap has an expandable sleeve and a spreader member. As a key is turned, the spreader member is drawn into the expandable sleeve which is urged outward. The outward movement of the expandable sleeve increases a frictional component such that the expandable sleeve becomes frictionally locked within the tubular opening. The key has an end design that is complemented by an end of an actuator shaft such that the likelihood of unauthorized removal of the locking cap is reduced.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a motor vehicle rear door lock or rear hatch lock with locking components such as a fork latch and detent pawl and with an electrical drive motor (12) which raises the detent pawl optionally via an intermediate lever (5) to open the rear hatch (1), with gearing (13) connected on the output side, for use in a rear hatch (1) with a rear window wiper device (4) with an electrical wiper motor. To achieve higher integration and for simplification it is provided that the wiper motor is used as an electric drive motor (12) and for this reason can be operationally coupled via the gearing (13) to the detent pawl and to the intermediate lever (5).

Abstract: A key interlock mechanism for a column automatic-transmission operating device includes a key lock lever having one end with a slot and swingably supporting the lock pin through the slot, a shank formed with the key lock lever, a guide groove formed with a unit base and cooperating with the shank to rotatably support the key lock lever so as to bias a lock pin in the direction of protruding into a key cylinder, and a key lock lever spring wound around the shank for biasing the key lock lever so that the lock pin protrudes into the key cylinder and for returning to a given position another end of the key lock lever which has moved along the guide groove.