Abstract: A first step portion is formed at a portion at which on an outer end portion of a facing surface of a surface of the slider meets the side panel of the slider. Furthermore, a second step portion is formed at the portion at which the outer end portion of the first step portion meets the side panel of the slider. An edge or the like due to machining occurs at an outer end portion of the second step portion. However, even if the magnetic head is steeply inclined, the outer end portion of the second step portion in which the edge or the like due to machining occurs is barely brought into contact with the recording medium because of the formation of the second step portion.

Abstract: A solenoid actuated fuel injector for use with an internal combustion engine includes a hydraulic metering subassembly and a power group subassembly. The hydraulic metering subassembly includes a fuel path and an armature/needle assembly movable between valve closed and open positions and calibrated independent of the power group subassembly to meter the discharge of fuel from the injector. The power group subassembly provides a magnetic flux return path and electromagnetic forces that move the armature/needle assembly between the valve closed and open positions. By providing an independently operational, calibrated hydraulic subassembly, a variety of different types of power group subassemblies may be used with the hydraulic metering subassembly resulting in design flexibility and a manufacturing process that is more flexible and cost efficient.

Abstract: An automatic assembling apparatus of assembling return bends and hair pins of a heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of flat plat fins arranged spaced-apart from each other by a first predetermined interval, a plurality of hair pins fixed in perpendicular to the flat plat fins with a second predetermined interval, and a plurality of return bends to be fixed at both ends of the hair pins and form a passage of coolant circulating through the hair pins. The apparatus includes a heat exchanger transferring unit for clamping both lateral surfaces of the heat exchanger having the hair pins with flat plat fins connected together and horizontally transferring the heat exchanger and a bend inserting unit installed at one end of the heat exchanger transferring unit for securing the return bends at the hair pins moved to a predetermined position by the heat exchanger transferring unit.

Abstract: A microbeam interconnection method is provided to connect integrated circuit bond pads to substrate contacts. Conductive leads (microbeams) are releasably formed, by a process such as electroplating or vacuum deposition, over a release layer deposited on a ceramic, glass or similar carrier. The microbeam material adheres only very weakly to the release layer. After the inner ends of the microbeams have been bonded to IC bond pads, such as by flip chip bump bonding, and the integrated circuit has been fully tested, the IC is lifted away from the carrier, causing the microbeams to peel away from the release layer. After straightening the microbeams against a flat surface, the outer ends of the microbeams may then be bonded to contacts on an MCM or other substrate. The method permits full electrical testing at speed and high speed bonding. The method significantly reduces mechanical stresses in interconnect bonds and thereby improves integrated circuit reliability.

Abstract: A method for moving a workpiece having a first plurality of alignment features and a second plurality of alignment features. The method comprises attaching the workpiece to a workpiece advancer using at least a portion of the first alignment features such that the workpiece can move incrementally relative to the workpiece advancer. The method also includes shifting the workpiece using the workpiece advancer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a build-up multi-layer printed circuit board is disclosed in which a YAG laser is used upon the formation of a via hole in the multi-layer printed circuit board, such that it can have the following advantages: the manufacturing process would become simple; the component packaging density and freedom for the design of the board would be improved; and a high speed of signal process would be ensured.

Abstract: A mounting clip for a rotary potentiometer. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting clip comprises front and back generally vertical opposing side segments elastically deformable relative to each other between a naturally biased position and an outward flexed position. The back side segment defines a pair of legs sized to accommodate a shaft of the potentiometer. The mounting clip is useful for mounting the rotary potentiometer relative to a support wall of a joystick assembly in a position wherein a body portion of the potentiometer is adjacent to the support wall and the shaft of the potentiometer projects through an opening in the support wall. When the potentiometer is so positioned, the mounting clip may be slid downward over the potentiometer and support wall such that the front side segment overlies an outer flat surface of the potentiometer and the legs straddle the shaft of the potentiometer on the other side of the support wall.

Abstract: A method of removing a liner of a piston cylinder which includes the following steps. A first step involves positioning an expandable force exerting device, such as an hydraulic cylinder, within the piston cylinder. A second step involves affixing a contact member transversely across the liner. A third step involves expanding the force exerting device to exert a force upon the contact member to push the liner from the piston cylinder.

Abstract: A spinning rotor for open-end spinning machines and a method for balancing the spinning rotor in the course of a single clamping process by removing material from a cylindrical-shaped section of the collar (20) of the rotor cup (19) to form an identification mark (21) thereon sufficiently to offset an imbalance and equalize the mass of the rotor. The mark (21), which preferably consists of a combination of a graphic symbol (22) and lettering (23), is used for identification and information.

Abstract: Method for producing or repairing cooling channels (7a) of a gas turbine component (1), whereby the cooling channels (7a) are masked with a thermally stable filling material (3) on the cast gas turbine component (1), and another epitactic layer (6) is created above the ceramic material (3) with the help of a laser (4) and a powder (5). The thermally stable filling material (3) is removed by etching.

Abstract: A heat sink preform having a base 2, a fan case engagement portion 3 and a radiating fin formation portion is integrally formed by extrusion molding. A plurality of radiating fins 5 having a tong ratio which is defined as a ration of the height of the radiating fins with respect to the interval dimension between neighboring radiating fins of more than or equal to 10 is formed by subjecting the radiating fin formation portion to cutting work. In this way, a cooling fan attached type heat sink with a plurality of radiating fins having a shape that is difficult to be formed or cannot be formed or having a large tong ratio can be produced with low costs and with relative ease.

Abstract: An encasement machine (10) is provided to clamp a case (32) around an object (28) having a contour. The machine (10) includes a spacer mount (20), an actuator (14, 16), and a spacer (22). The spacer mount (20) defines an encasement region (26) and is adapted to receive the object (28) and case (32) in the encasement region (26). The actuator is coupled to the spacer mount (20) to move the spacer mount (20) between first and second positions. The spacer (22) is coupled to the spacer mount (20) to move with the spacer mount (20) between the first and second positions. The spacer (22) has a first surface (54) coupled to the spacer mount (20) and a second surface (52) that is adapted to face toward the object (28) and case (32). The second surface (52) has a contour that is substantially identical to the contour of the object (28).

Abstract: The anti-friction strip of the invention for a discardable razor is obtained by extruding a polymer mixture comprising an insoluble polymer material and polyethylene oxide. It has an initial coefficient of dynamic friction (KD) of the order of or less than 0.2. The mixture for extrusion includes, as its polyethylene oxide, only a substance whose mean molecular weight is greater than 3.5 million. The strip is preferably obtained by extruding a mixture comprising polystyrene and polyethylene oxide having a mean molecular weight greater than 4 million, and in particular a single polyethylene oxide having a molecular weight greater than 7 million. The invention also provides a shaving head having the above-specified anti-friction strip fixed thereto by ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: A hair-cutting apparatus (1), which preferably takes the form of a shaving apparatus, includes a toothed cutting device (10), which has a toothed cutter (13) having at least one row of hair catching teeth (14), the hair catching teeth (14) each having a non-bent first portion 18 which extends from the respective tooth base (17) and a bent second portion (20) which adjoins the first portion (18) and which extends up to the free end (19) of the respective hair catching tooth (14), a distance L existing between the bounding faces (21) of the non-bent first (?) portions (18) of the hair catching teeth (14), which bounding faces are remote from the free end portions (19) of the hair catching teeth (14), and the free end portions (19) of the hair catching teeth (14), which distance L lies in a range between 0.7 mm and 1.3 mm and preferably has a value of 1.0 mm.

Abstract: A glass tapping tool for tapping glass and breaking glass along a score-line that has been previously cut. In one embodiment, the tool comprises a hollow tube with a first end and a second end. A stationary striking member is attached to the first end of the tube for tapping a piece of glass which has been previously cut along a score-line. Mounted inside the tube is a slidable hammer with a first end and a second end. The slidable hammer is mounted so that the second end of the slidable hammer protrudes outside the second end of the hollow tube. Elastically coupled the stationary striking member with the slidable hammer is a spring.

Abstract: A wick trimmer and capture device for trimming, to a predetermined length, a wick of a candle formed with a primary and a secondary wick well. The trimmer device includes an elongated, actuatable handle assembly that has a grip assembly at a proximate end and having first and second prongs at a distal end. Projecting distally from the first prong, a gauging anvil is also included that is formed with a well edge that is configured with a lateral dimension small enough to fit within the primary well and sufficient in width to span a secondary well diameter. An adjustable trim plate is slidably mounted from the second prong and is formed to have a trim blade, which is arranged in a confronting relationship with the gauging anvil.

Abstract: For assisting a golfer to determine the yardage from a golf ball to a target golf hole and to select the proper base club for the golf shot, a flat card has an elongated aperture with its top edge spaced from its bottom edge at parallel intervals taken across the aperture by distances decreasing in length from one end of the aperture to the other. The front and back faces of the card have first and second pluralities of the parallel intervals marked along the edges of the aperture respectively. The distances across the aperture at the marked intervals are nomographically coordinated to intervals of distance from the golf ball to the pin placed in the target golf hole. The distance from the golf ball to the pin is thus determinable by coincidental alignment of one of the marked intervals with the pin when the pin is visually registered in the aperture by the golfer.

Abstract: A geometric construction device forms circles or arcs with a marking instrument and simultaneously measures angles. The device includes a radius arm and a rotatable member. The radius arm includes a means for receiving the marking instrument and a disc having a pivot point and being rotatable about the pivot point. The disc is used to attach the rotatable member to the radius arm. The rotatable member in combination with the radius arm forms a 360° protractor. The rotatable member has a plurality of radius holes in it for receiving the marking instrument. These radius holes may be used to form circles or arcs with the radius being less than or equal to the radius of the disc. The 360° protractor is capable of measuring degrees between 0° and 360° while circles or arcs are being formed.

Abstract: A hollow handle portion and a hollow barrel portion communicate with each other in a hollow housing. A first detent in the barrel portion has a first relationship for retaining a chalk in the barrel portion and a second relationship for releasing the chalk from the barrel portion. The detent is operable to the first and second relationships by a control member externally disposed on the barrel portion. A rotatable reel and a second detent are disposed in the handle portion. The second detent has a first relationship for preventing the reel from rotating and a second relationship for providing for the reel rotation. The second detent is operable to the first and second relationships by a second control member externally disposed on the handle portion. A string wound on the reel extends at a free end through an opening in the handle portion to a position external of the handle portion.

Abstract: A tool for indicating whether a measured ride height of a vehicle is within a tolerance range for a specified ride height is provided. The measured ride height is equal to a vertical distance between a reference surface of the vehicle, such as a vehicle frame rail at a suspension centerline, and a rotational axis of a vehicle wheel. The tool has a support member, a first measurement member, and a second measurement member.

Abstract: A sprinkler regulation marking template for facilitating marking of a structure to provide an indication of space which must be left unobstructed to permit proper functioning of sprinklers. The sprinkler regulation marking template includes a main member that has an abutment portion and an extension portion. The abutment portion has a straight edge designed for positioning against a ceiling proximate a sprinkler. The extension portion extends from the abutment portion and includes a plurality of holes. Each of the holes is positioned in spaced relationship to the straight edge such that each hole is positioned for facilitating placing a mark on a structure beneath the ceiling such that the mark is positioned an associated pre-determined distance away from the ceiling for providing a visual indication of a spraying area of the sprinkler for facilitating positioning of objects outside of the spraying area to prevent interference with functioning of the sprinkler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alignment device for electrically connecting a testing device to a socket of a sliding plate. The testing device is positioned beside a conveyer. The sliding plate is slidably placed on the conveyer and is temporarily halted in front of the testing device. The alignment device comprises a positioning device fixed on the socket of the sliding plate, a plug electrically connected to the testing device, a guiding device fixed on the plug, a driving device installed beside the testing device for pushing the plug and the guiding device toward the socket and the positioning device of the sliding device, and a mounting device installed on the driving device for slidably supporting the plug and the guiding device. The guiding device is used for interacting with the positioning device to adjust the position of the plug on the mounting device.

Abstract: A verification tool for testing the orientation of arranged items relative to a predetermined orientation pattern defined by the verification tool. The verification tool is movably engageable relative to the plurality of items mounted on a rack, hanger or similar transport device, and has a fully engaged position relative to the items. The verification tool provides a visual and physical indication that the items are in the proper orientation patterns by being fully engageable relative to the items, and the verification tool provides indication that one or more items are not properly oriented by contacting the improperly oriented items to prevent the full engagement of that tool. The verification tool also includes an opening for marking the properly aligned items with identification indicia which indicate the proper relative orientation of the item in further processing or use of the item.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for data disks adapted to compensate for effects of shock loads imparted to a disk drive which are of sufficient magnitude to cause disk shifts. A series of topographical features are formed on the disk surface or edge to cause signal fluctuation in a sensor during read-back mode operation. An initial signal profile is stored as a map indicative of track or disk alignment with respect to the actuator assembly. Selectively, such as after a known shock event, the topographical features are re-profiled. A comparison of the profiles provides a measure of any track distortion which must be compensated for in future read-write operations by adjustments to data track servo follower algorithms.

Abstract: A sole-tape for use in fitting lie-angle of an iron-type golf club to an individual golfer, comprising a strip of thin, adhesive backed tape having dimensions generally corresponding to the area of the sole of an iron-type golf club head, the tape having sufficient integrity and the adhesive having sufficient adhesive strength to withstand and maintain the sole-tape on the sole of a club head throughout at least one impact with a surface upon which a golf ball may rest, the tape having thereon gradation or graduation lines each extending from a longitudinal edge of the tape, the gradation lines curving concavely away from the end of said sole-tape corresponding to the toe of the golf club, with spacing between adjacent gradation lines corresponding to a correlated amount of lie-angle correction, and a location marking for alignment of the sole tape with a certain feature on a golf club head.

Abstract: A tape measure. The tape measure includes a lock device at a bottom opening, an engagement device, and an abutment device. To pull or rewind tape, the front end of control device is pressed to cause both the lock device and the engagement device to pivot upwards, thus allowing tape to be pulled or rewound freely. When the lock device is released, this causes both the lock device and engagement device to pivot in a reverse direction for locking tape. The locking/unlocking of tape is effected in an up-and-down movement of the front end of the lock device.

Abstract: A method for drying wafers after a wet bench process is disclosed. In the method, a wafer is first immersed in a volume of DI water held in a container. A mixture of alcohol vapor/inert gas is then flown into the upper portion of the container that is not filled with the volume of DI water at a flow rate of less than 20 l/min. The wafer is then withdrawn from the DI water into the upper portion of the container filled with the alcohol vapor/inert gas mixture and thereby driving DI water molecules off the surface of the wafer without leaving organic residue on the wafer surface.

Abstract: An arrangement for drying material in a selected drying location by a heated and flowing drying stream wherein the temperature and relative humidity levels of the drying stream are sensed upstream and downstream of such selected drying location and are relatively and comparatively controlled to arrive at a selected treated material moisture with comparatively minimal energy input.

Abstract: A method and device for heating and/or drying flowable loose material, especially granular polymeric material, that is to be conveyed to a processing machine, such as an injection molding machine, are provided. A hot air stream that has been heated up with a heating unit is caused to flow through loose material flowing in a chamber transverse to the direction of flow of the loose material in the chamber.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing running shoe has a sole attached to an upper, with a carriage in the upper adapted to receive the rear portion of a runner's foot. The sole has a collapsible area below the carriage. A first strut is attached to the medial side of the sole and extends above the carriage, and a second strut is attached to the lateral side of the sole and extends above the carriage. Elastic bands are coupled to the struts and to the carriage so that the carriage is suspended by the bands over the collapsible area of the sole.

Abstract: An innersole device for reducing shock to the feet of the user of shoes as would occur with one who is running in his shoes. A shoe sole and innersole is disclosed having several types of shock reduction methods including: (1) opposing magnets with compressed air/nitrogen bubbles inserted therebetween; (2) inner shock absorbers in the lower sole/heel of the shoe; (3) multiple, e.g., four shock absorbers, attached to the lower sole and the heel cup; (4) a flexible middle sole having a flexible cavity therein containing water or gel.

Abstract: A removable reinforcing element for a sports boot, particularly a snowboarding boot, of the type including an outer boot and an inner liner, the outer boot including an external sole and an external upper, the inner liner including a close-fitting envelope covering the foot and the leg. The reinforcing element includes a bottom part forming a heel stiffener and equipped with a tightening arrangement exerting a tightening force at the level of the instep. It also includes a top part extending vertically upward from the bottom part and including a rear wall and two lateral walls surrounding the lower leg.

Abstract: A shoe for use in training an infant to walk. The shoe includes an upper sized to receive an infant's foot and a sole that is attached to the upper. The sole extends a distance D1 beyond a front side of the upper adjacent to the toes of the infant's foot, with the distance D1 being from about 10% to about 30% of the length L of the infant's foot measured from heel to toe. Preferably, the sole also extends a distance D2 beyond a rear side of the upper adjacent to the heel of the infant's foot, with the distance D2 being from about 5% to about 15% of the length L. The present invention also provides a method of training an infant to walk. The method according to the present invention includes fitting a shoe according to the invention on each foot of the infant, encouraging the infant to walk while wearing the shoes, and removing a portion of the sole so as to proportionally decrease the extent to which the sole extends beyond the upper as the infant learns to walk.

Abstract: A bowling overshoe includes an upper formed from a stretchable sheet material and two outsole portions attached independently of each other.

Abstract: This invention, which by design attaches to an excavator bucket (16), latches locking hook arms (10) on the inside of the top of the excavator bucket (16). The invention is comprised of a plurality of specially designed hook arms (10) and at least one specially designed fork (14) both of which are welded in specific locations to opposite sides of a plate (12). Due to the manufacture of different styles, types, and sizes of excavator buckets and construction materials, this invention can be specifically fabricated relative to the intended excavator bucket (16) or construction task.

Abstract: A means and method for heat treating an upholstered workpiece such as a vehicle seat, including an enclosed cabinet mounting plural parallel-extending steam heated manifolds on either side of the workpiece as it passes between the manifolds. Unused steam is recirculated to a steam generator. By treating the entire surfaces of the workpiece, it is possible to eliminate the steaming of individually detected wrinkles, thereby saving both production time and associated manual labor. In an alternate method, the steam manifold is formed as an elongated loop and the workpiece is passed through an enclosed area formed by said loop as the upholstered part of the workpiece is unfolded upon a rigid frame.

Abstract: An animal ear tag having a male component including a main body portion, a neck portion extending from the main body portion and a tip portion for engagement with a female component. The distal end of the neck portion from the body portion provides a base for the tip portion. The tip portion is of pyramidal shape with at least three upper edges converging at the apex. The tip portion includes hollow areas between an internal core and two opposite pyramidal faces into which corresponding protrusions of the base of the neck portion interlock.

Abstract: An illuminated display device (10) according to the present invention comprises an image sheet (48) comprising, in turn, a plurality of series of image portions (47a, 47b, 47c) etc. and a mask sheet (62) having alternative opaque strips (63) and transparent windows (61). The mask sheet (62) is located in face-to-face relation to the image sheet (48). First and second roller means (64, 66) are located in a substantially parallel spaced-apart arrangement relative to the image sheet (48) and the mask sheet (62) and are operatively associated with one of the image sheet (48) and the mask sheet (62). The device (10) is provided with means to oscillatingly move the one of the image sheet (48) and the mask sheet (62) relative to the other of the image sheet (48) and the mask sheet (62).

Abstract: According to a feature of the present invention, there is provided a lenticular image product comprising: a lenticular lens element having an array of lenticules; and a lenticular image associated with said lenticular lens element said lenticular image including at least first and second adjacent flip images of different content having a transition region between said first and second images to minimize ghosting.

Abstract: A magnetically mounted display board has a rear surface providing magnetic support, a display panel which removably holds flat articles for display, and a transparent protectant for viewing and protection of the displayed articles. The display panel and the transparent protectant are bound together with a binding tape. This allows one to display photos, childrens artwork, calendars, post cards and other flat articles on a refrigerator in a creative, organized and protected fashion.

Abstract: Pictures and picture backs that provide a self-leveling picture support for a stable wall hanging. The back is designed for the easy removal of an easel flap and its holder. The back also has a series of holes for a cord to be looped through so that two loops can be used when hanging the picture on a wall. The cord is able to slide and allow the picture to be hung perfectly level. The easel flap is designed to be a template for the screws in the wall. This allows the screws to be installed at the proper location on the wall. The cord loops allow the picture to be positioned until it is level by having on loop get shorter while the other loop gets longer. The easel holder can be removed and is stored in a slot at the bottom of the back. This keeps all the components together and helps to keep the picture stable and parallel to the wall.

Abstract: A frame assembly for displaying artwork. The frame assembly has interconnected top, bottom and side frame members and a bottom member connected to the side members to form a precursor article receiving assembly for slidably receiving the artwork. The top frame member is releasably interconnected with the precursor assembly by a novel, easy-to-use corner joining device which is of a simple construction that can be easily operated without the need for any type of tools.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided to prevent unauthorized use of a firearm, by locking the trigger in place unless a removable component is available to place the firearm in operative mode. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism comprising a plurality of locking elements, each movable between trigger locking and trigger release positions, and a key guide body provided with a plurality of apertures, each corresponding to one of the locking elements. A grip key adapted for engagement by the hand of a user of the firearm enables the user to readily seat the grip key in a specified position against the firearm, and to detach the grip key therefrom, selectively. A plurality of key elements are mounted upon the grip key, each disposed for insertion through one of the apertures to urge a corresponding locking element to its trigger release position, when the grip key is seated in the specified position.

Abstract: In a clamshell-type trigger lock for a firearm of the type including a first clamshell element, an openable lock extending inward, and a stub extending from the lock wherein the stub has a plurality of transverse teeth formed thereon in a narrow planar path therealong, a second clamshell element, a bore, and a latch having a plurality of transverse teeth formed along the under surface portion of the latch, the latch arranged for slight upward movement against a bias during insertion of the stub in the bore, where the teeth on the stub pass over the teeth on the latch, for later interlocking mating engagement when the first and second clamshell elements are positioned on opposite sides of the trigger and trigger housing of a firearm and the stub is passed between the trigger and the trigger housing of the firearm and inserted in the bore to allow the teeth on the latch to engage the teeth on the stub, first and second: rubber gaskets, one each placed along the inner surface of each the first and second clamshe

Abstract: A firearm safety lock including a firearm slide with a bore formed therein, a firing pin disposed in the bore, an aperture formed in the slide, a locking element formed on the firing pin and being disposed adjacent the aperture, a locking pin adaptable for insertion into the aperture where inward movement thereof causes it to come into contact with the locking element thereby restricting movement of the firing pin.

Abstract: A safety lock is disclosed for use with an automatic weapon such as a pistol. The automatic weapon has a hammer which is connected to a spring guide rod on which a striker spring is supported. This rod enters a removable insert during cocking of the hammer. A detent is arranged in the insert. The detent is preferably releasable and designed to prevent entry of the spring guide rod into the insert. The insert is replaceable with an ordinary insert and can accept a lock or a magazine safety or can be designed as an unreleasable detent.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a gunlock safety device which is inserted into the barrel of a firearm. The gunlock includes an expander component consisting of several sections which are expanded inside the barrel to make frictional contact with the interior wall of the barrel. The several sections of the expander are expanded by a front and a rear wedge, as seen from the muzzle end of the firearm, which have conical ends. The expander has an inverted conical recess at each of its ends. The rear wedge has a rod extending into the breech of the firearm to thereby prevent any ammunition from being introduced into the barrel. The rear wedge has at its other end a shaft extending therefrom toward the front wedge. The shaft has a threaded end which will engage a threaded recess in the end of the front wedge.

Abstract: A slide assembly capable of repeated reciprocal movement about an upper portion of a firearm having a firing pin assembly, including a firing probe tip for selectively contacting a chambered ammunition cartridge, includes a frame having a forward end and an aft end, the frame accommodating a barrel of the firearm along a longitudinal firing axis. An ejector port is formed in the frame and has a breech face against which an end cap of the ammunition cartridge abuts when in a firing position. A longitudinal firing probe bore is formed within the frame and extends from adjacent the aft end of the frame to adjacent the breech face, the firing probe bore also is in concentric alignment with the firing axis. The slide assembly further includes a probe tip bore in concentric alignment with the firing axis and extending between the breech face and the firing probe bore for allowing the firing probe tip access beyond the breech face and into the ejector port.

Abstract: A floatation and fish hook setting device for catching more fish and to prevent fish from getting away. The floatation and fish hook setting device includes an elongate tubular member having open ends and a bore extending therethrough; and also includes end-cap members being removably disposed upon the ends of the elongate tubular member; and further includes a floatation sleeve being disposed about the elongate tubular member; and also includes a fishing line assembly including an elastic member being disposed in the bore of the elongate tubular member, and also including fishing line members and a fish hook member being securely attached to one the fishing line members.

Abstract: A lighted fishing rod is provided. A light source is disposed in near proximity to the rod tip for illuminating the rod tip and line, while having sufficient luminosity to effectively light a surrounding area to enable one to see one's way in the dark. The power source for the light is located in the handle of the rod, with electrical connections passing within the hollow rod leading from the power source to the light source. Switch means are located on the exterior of the handle for turning on and off the light.