Abstract: The present invention is for a system (11) or method for conditioned based monitoring of a bearing assembly. The system (11) comprises a sensor (13) placed in proximity to a bearing assembly (12). The sensor (13) generates a signal indicative of the amplitude and frequency of the vibrational movement of the bearing assembly. A process (14) in communication with the sensor (13) receives the signal from the sensor (13) and generates spectral data representative of the bearing vibrational movement. A database (15) comprises data representative of an amplitude threshold, for at least one predetermined frequency, characteristic of a bearing fault. The processor (15) compares the spectral data to the amplitude threshold and generates a signal indication of the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A line length measuring device for fishing reel in which that the spool diameter data is obtained on the basis of the time for which an ultrasonic wave is radiated from the ultrasonic sensor mounted on a reel main body onto a spool face of the spool and its reflected wave is received by the ultrasonic sensor, and the line length is measured from the spool diameter data and the number of rotations of the spool detected by rotational number detecting means and displayed, characterized by comprising velocity measuring means for detecting a velocity of ultrasonic wave radiated from the ultrasonic sensor, in which the spool diameter data is acquired on the basis of the velocity of ultrasonic wave measured by the velocity measuring means.

Abstract: An annular ultrasound bulk wave transducer array for electronic depth steering of symmetric focus from a near focus Fn to a far focus Ff includes elements that are divided into k groups with different fixed prefocusing. The central group participates in beam forming from Fn to Ff, the next outer group in beam forming from Fn1>Fn to Ff, and the kth outer group in beam forming from Fnk>Fn,k-1 to Ff. The fixed focus for the kth group is selected at Fk between Fnk and Ff. In this manner, beam formation close to Fn is performed only by the central group. By steering the focus outward from Fn, the focal diameter increases and, at a depth where the focal diameter exceeds a limit, the next outer group of elements is included in beam formation. This increase in aperture area reduces the focal diameter with subsequent increases in diameter as the focus is further steered toward Ff.

Abstract: A multiaxial strain cycle (32, 72) is received that is described by a strain tensor that is a function of time. A hyperelastic constitutive model (34, 74) corresponding to the material is received. A fatigue crack growth curve (36, 76) is obtained. A cracking energy density is calculated (50, 90) based on the constitutive model (34, 74) and the multiaxial strain cycle (32, 72). The cracking energy density is a function of material plane (44, 84) and indicates the portion of the total elastic strain energy density that is available to be released on a selected material plane (48, 88). A cracking plane is determined (54, 98) based upon the cracking energy density. A fatigue life is estimated (60, 100) based on the cracking plane and the fatigue crack growth curve (36, 76).

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for measuring the flexural characteristic of a golf club shaft. The apparatus includes a table having a clamping structure for clamping the golf club shaft thereto. A data collection system having a computer coupled to an image recording device measures the amount of deflection of the golf club shaft before and after a bending moment is applied to the golf club shaft. The stiffness of the golf club shaft is determined from the amount of deflection.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) includes first and second members (20, 22) that are connected to each other and pivotable relative to each other about an axis (46). A spring (120) biases the first member (20) to pivot in a first rotational direction relative to the second member (22). A seat belt (14) engages the first member (20) and urges the first member to pivot against the bias of the spring (120) in a second rotational direction as tension in the seat belt increases. The relative angular position of the first and second members (20, 22) changes in proportion to the amount of tension on the seat belt. The apparatus (10) also includes means (24) for measuring the angular position of the first member (20) relative to the second member (22) and providing a signal corresponding to the angular position. The signal is proportional to the amount of tension in the seat belt (14).

Abstract: A flow meter for multiphase flows, includes a holdup measuring device having a Venturi located upstream thereof and separated therefrom by a distance that results in flow through the holdup measuring device being at least partially homogenized by the effect of the Venturi on the fluids flowing therethrough.

Abstract: A clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter has a pair of ultrasonic transmitting-receiving devices which are placed on a pipe in which a liquid flows. Each device is composed of a composite of a ultrasonic transducer and a ultrasonic propagating element which propagates ultrasonic wave transmitted by the transducer predominantly in the direction perpendicular to a plane of the transducer (which is arranged at an acute angle from the center line of the pipe), and a ultrasonic propagating layer placed between the ultrasonic propagating element and the pipe. The ultrasonic propagating layer has a viscosity of 0.5×10−3 to 3×10 Pa.sec at 25° C. and a rate of sonic propagation in terms of V1 at 25° C. satisfying the condition of 0.5<V1/V2<1.7 in which V2 represents a rate of sonic propagation of material of the pipe at 25° C. Otherwise, the ultrasonic propagating layer has a rate of penetration of needle in the range of 10 to 300 at 25° C.

Abstract: Apparatus for and a method of fabricating a Coriolis flowmeter made primarily of plastic. The Coriolis flowmeter of the invention makes extensive use of plastic and injection molding. All embodiments have a dynamically active structure including a balance bar and/or at least one flow tube that is formed of plastic by the use of injection molding. Other embodiments includes plastic flanges and/or a plastic case, and/or plastic brace bars, and/or plastic bobbins for pick offs and a drive, and/or plastic mounting surfaces on a balance bar or flow tube for mounting the plastic bobbins of the pick offs and a driver.

Abstract: A method is provided for testing and setting the position of a position sensor for a transmission. A shift control shaft is provided, and the position sensor is positioned to align with the shift control shaft, and provide a shift position output. A position sensor testing device is installed to test position rotation of the position sensor as the shift control shaft is moved through shift positions. The tested position rotation of the position sensor is compared with a predetermined window of accurate positioning for the position sensor. Finally, the position of the position sensor is set based on the comparison.

Abstract: A tactile torque wrench adapted for use with manual pipe tongs for gripping tubular members and the like, the torque handle adapted thereto for applying an actuating force in a manner so as to effect pivotal movement of the handle and create a tactile and audible indication to an operator when a predetermined but selectively variable torque is applied to the handle to generate the actuating force on a pipe tong and the like.

Abstract: The preload in a double row production bearing assembly is ascertained by comparing the deflection produced in that bearing assembly by oppositely directed thrust forces with the deflection produced in a master bearing assembly by equivalent thrust forces likewise applied in opposite directions. The master bearing assembly is similar in configuration and substantially equal in stiffness to the production bearing assembly, but exists in a state of end play. Each thrust force is transferred through the rolling elements of one row and should be sufficient in magnitude to unseat the rolling elements of the other row. The preload in the production bearing assembly equals the end play in the master bearing assembly plus the deflection in the production assembly less the deflection in the master assembly. The endplay in the master bearing assembly is ascertained by extrapolating the deflection to zero thrust force.

Abstract: A load cell 1 includes a strain body 2, a bridge circuit and a coating film 10. The bridge circuit is formed of a strain gauge 7 arranged on the strain body 2. The coating film 10 is formed on the strain body 2, covers at least a portion of the strain body 2 attached to a member made of a metal material dissimilar to the strain body and a strain occurring portion of the strain body 2 except for a portion to be attached to the strain gauge 7, includes a coating layer made of resin having a glass transition temperature of 40° C. or more, and has an electrical insulating property.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission device between a primary motor shaft and an output shaft (1) of the type comprising a casing (2) within which are disposed a reducing mechanism constituted by a driving member (3) in engagement with a driven member (4), the driven member (4), mounted freely rotatably on the output shaft (2) being adapted to be coupled with or uncoupled from said shaft (2) by means of a clutch mechanism mounted on said output shaft (2)

Abstract: In a center of a sun gear an inner cylindrical portion is provided. The inner cylindrical portion is rotatably fitted to a fixed shaft. On the sun gear a circular groove is formed around the inner cylindrical portion. At a center of a planet lever an outer cylindrical portion is formed. The outer cylindrical portion fits to the inner cylindrical portion in the groove. On the inner cylindrical portion plural arms are formed, and an end of each arm contacts to a wall of the groove with an adequate pressure. When the sun gear rotates, a frictional force is generated by contact of between the wall and the arm and has an effect on the planet lever to swing with the sun gear. The planet gear attached to the planet lever revolts about the sun gear.

Abstract: A positive/reverse rotation control device comprises a shaft and at least two one-way bearings, wherein the shaft pierces simultaneously through axial apertures of the two bearing, and the two one-way bearings are mounted in opposite directions. Thus, with the shaft rotating positively (e.g., clockwise), the first bearing is to rotate positively (clockwise), and the gear assembly or tooth gage belt pivotally jointed to the first one-way bearing is to be brought to work, whereas the second one-way bearing stays still; when the shaft rotates reversely (e.g., counter clockwise), the second one-way bearing is then to be brought to rotate reversely (counter clockwise), and thus bringing the gear assembly or tooth gage belt pivotally connected to the second one-way bearing to work, whereas the first one-way bearing stays still.

Abstract: A hydraulic power assist rack and pinion steering system (12) for a vehicle includes a housing (14) in which a rack (10) is movable along an axis (16) to effect turning movement of steerable wheels of the vehicle. The rack (10) comprises a first rack part (50) having an elongate body portion (56) and an end portion formed as a first piston portion (58), and a second rack (80) part having an elongate body portion (86) and an end portion formed as a second piston portion (88). The first piston portion (58) of the first rack part (50) is joined to the second piston portion (88) of the second rack part (80) to form a piston (22). The body portion (56) of the first rack part (50) extends axially away from the piston (22) in a first direction (110). The body portion (86) of the second rack part (80) extends axially away from the piston (22) in a second direction (112) opposite the first direction (110).

Abstract: A flexible metallic bolt assembly including a flexible threaded rod formed of a helical tension coil spring is engaged by a rotationally fixed threaded hole, such as a nut, that defines a first longitudinal axis of the assembly. A guide positionally fixed relative to the threaded nut also engages the threaded rod. The guide defines a second longitudinal axis different from the first longitudinal axis. A rotary drive interface is provided, preferably at one end of the threaded rod.

Abstract: A ball screw device utilizes spacers having concave ball-contacting surfaces with distributed protrusions or dimples. Balls having needle-like recesses may also be used. The spacers are provided in two thicknesses, and the relative numbers of the thinner and thicker spacers are selected in order to ensure retention of the spacers in their proper positions, while providing a small clearance between the balls and spacers to avoid fluctuations or sharp increases in dynamic torque.

Abstract: A transmission device between a primary motor shaft (1) and an output shaft, includes a casing (3) constituted by two half shells, a driving member (4), and a driven member (5) mounted on the output shaft (2). The driving member (4) is held in position by bearings (6A, 6B) provided in each half shell (3A, 3B), these bearings (6A, 6B) being disposed facing each other in the assembled condition of the half shells (3A, 3B).

Abstract: A driving force transmission device includes a rim having a toothed outer periphery, with bottom lands being formed between respectively adjacent teeth and top lands being formed at teeth crests. Outer ribs are disposed at positions on an inner peripheral surface of the rim corresponding to the bottom lands, whereby there is neither variance in angle speed nor uneven rotation of a member driven by the transmission device. Moreover, the outer ribs are radially offset from inner ribs, whereby tensile forces generated between the outer and inner ribs and caused by material shrinkage cancel each other out and defective molding of teeth crests can be minimized. Accordingly, the radius of an imaginary circle formed by joining the top lands is uniform in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: A shifter includes a base and a driver interface module, such as a lever or knob, having a structural member attached to the base and held in a fixed position so that a handle on the structural member can be grasped and loaded by a vehicle operator. At least one load-measuring sensor, such as a strain gage, is attached to the structural member. The sensor outputs an analog signal in proportion to the load applied to the structural member by the vehicle operator. A circuit is connected to the load-measuring sensor for receiving the analog signal. The circuit is configured and programmed to output a transmission-shift control signal when the shift request signal reaches a predetermined minimum load value.

Abstract: The first gear/reverse gate switch of the present invention includes a detent switch including a contact pin and a contact switch. When a manual transmission is shifted to a gear not in the first gear/reverse gate, the contact pin of the detent switch engages a recessed portion on a detent mechanism such that the contact pin does not engage the contact switch. This indicates that the transmission is not in a gear in the first gear/reverse gate. When the manual transmission is shifted to a gear in the first gear/reverse gate, the interlock moves the detent, pushing the contact pin into engagement with the contact switch. This indicates that the transmission is in a gear in the first gear/reverse gate. The spring forces the detent into a “relaxed position” when not in the first gear or the reverse gate, breaking switch contact.

Abstract: A shift lever device which includes a housing, a shift lever, a knob, a rod with a key and a locking mechanism. The shift lever has a tube and a supporting member provided with a pivot supported by the housing on the vehicle body and a base block to which the tube is connected. The knob is connected to the tube. The rod inserted through the shift lever, is movable in an axial direction by operating the knob button of the knob. The key has a detent engaging portion to engage with a detent plate of the housing. The locking mechanism has a lock lever with a locking portion at its tip. The lock lever swings so that the locking portion is interposed between the base block and the key to lock movement of the rod, thus maintaining the engagement of the detent engaging portion with the detent plate.

Abstract: A shift system for a transfer case including a spring-load range fork assembly operable for shifting a range sleeve between two speed range positions. The range fork assembly includes a bracket, a range fork, and a spring assembly. The spring assembly is compressed and inserted into chambers formed in both the bracket and range fork. The range fork assembly is slidably maintained on a shift rail and the range fork is coupled to the range sleeve. An actuator mechanism is provided for causing selective axial movement of the range fork assembly on the rail. The spring assembly allows the bracket to shift and apply a shift force on the range fork. This shift force causes the range fork to slide the range sleeve to the desired range position.

Abstract: The steering column tilt assembly has a tilt housing that is pivotally attached to a fixed housing. A fixed shoe is attached to the fixed housing. A pivoted shoe is pivotally attached to the tilt housing. A shoe release lever has a wedge surface that holds the pivoted shoe in engagement with a fixed shoe when in a locked position. The shoe release lever has two trunions that are received in bores in the tilt housing. A release lever slot between the bores receive the pivot end shank portion. An open quadrant of the lower bore portion permits the shank portion to be moved into the slot. A spring urges the shoe release lever toward the locked position.

Abstract: A steering assembly for connecting the front wheel and handlebar of a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle to the frame. A steerer tube is connected to the front wheel and passing through a head tube on the frame. A stem connects the steerer tube to the handlebar, and bearings on the top and bottom of the head tube which allow the steerer tube to pivot axially inside the head tube. The top of the steerer tube extends above the bearings and is slotted and fitted with a quick release clamping device which allows the stem to be raised and lowered inside the steerer tube. The sides of the stem are channeled such that the stem cannot rotate axially inside the steerer tube and the upper portion of the stem can be lifted out of the steerer tube, then rotated, and folded down to the side of the bicycle frame during storage.

Abstract: A bicycle control device is disclosed having a control lever that is operable in a first direction to operate the brake control mechanism, a second direction to operate the shift control mechanism in the winding direction and a third direction to operate the shift control mechanism in the release direction. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, when viewed from the perspective of a rider on the bicycle, the first direction is the direction of movement of the lever toward the handlebar. The second direction is the direction of movement of the control lever downward and the third direction is the direction of movement of the control lever upward. In a more preferred embodiment, the second and third directions are perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: An automatic transmission operating lever which includes a knob with a switch, a lever member and a conducting wire wired in the knob to send a signal from the switch. The lever member includes a rod to be inserted into the knob and a lever base having an end face to which the rod is connected. An insertion hole is provided on an end face, and the conducting wire is inserted thereto. A guide path communicates with the insertion hole and guides the conducting wire in a direction crossing an axial direction of the rod.

Abstract: An outer gripping portion of a bicycle handlebar includes a mounting section and a bracket section. The mounting section has a first cross-sectional shape. The bracket section has a second cross-sectional shape and is releasably coupled to the mounting section to form a first gripping section. The first and second cross-sectional shapes of the mounting section and the bracket section have flush longitudinal edges that mate together to form a first annular gripping surface of the first gripping section. Preferably, the bicycle handlebar includes a pair of outer gripping portions coupled to opposite ends of a transverse portion.

Abstract: A steering wheel covering includes a sheath fitting over the periphery of a motor vehicle, a plurality of detachable replaceable patches fitting respective recessed portions of the sheath, and a plurality of tie cords respectively inserted through wire holes of each patches to secure the patches and the sheath to the steering wheel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casing (1) for a transmission mechanism of any nature constituted by two half shells (1A, 1B), this casing (1) containing at least one clutch control member (3) moved angularly by means of a control lever (4) external to the casing (1).

Abstract: A leverage-release type silent wrench structure comprised of a ratchet wheel and a torsion handle having a hinge section at one end that is situated next to the ratchet wheel. A clutch block curves upward from one side of the hinge section and a toothed surface consisting of a plurality of teeth is disposed along the arc-shaped inner side of the clutch block that provides for enmeshment with the ratchet wheel. A mounting base and a protective cover in an aligned arrangement accommodate the positioning of the ratchet wheel and the hinge section of the torsion handle within them. A linkage component pivotably conjoins the mounting base, the protective cover, and the hinge section of the torsion handle and, furthermore, such that the linkage component serves as the center point of rotation of the torsion handle.

Abstract: The tools (wrenches) of this invention provide a one color instant identification of color coded tools. Preferably, the tools have a portion of their outer surface colored. Typically, the color impregnates the metal or plating during the manufacturing process. Another embodiment is a colored applique, band or sleeve on the outer surface of the tools. The key of this coloring is to identify the tool quickly by coloring a large area of the tool. This provides for quick identification of the tool even if the numerical designations are illegible because of small sizing or dirt obliteration. In a preferred embodiment, virtually the entire tool is colored during manufacturing. In another preferred embodiment, large raised numbers combine with the overall color scheme to make the tools quickly identifiable. Dirting the large colored surface is very unlikely as is obliterating the large raised fractional numbers.

Abstract: An adjustable spanner wrench (10) includes a body portion (12) and a handle (14) connected to the body portion. The spanner wrench (10) also includes a fixed drive pin (40) fixedly connected to the body portion (12) and a movable drive pin (42) connected to the body portion. The movable drive pin (42) is slidable relative to the body portion (12) in a first linear direction (80) away from the fixed drive (40) pin and in an opposite second linear direction (82) towards the fixed drive pin. The spanner wrench (10) also includes a biasing member (54) that biases the movable drive pin (42) in the first linear direction (80) away from the fixed drive pin (40).

Abstract: An articulated wrench includes an elongate handle with a generally U-shaped depression at an end of the handle with an edge portion of the handle extending on either side of the depression, and a wrench head formed as a generally planar body with an aperture therein for engaging a component to be turned with the wrench, with the body of the wrench head nested into the depression in the handle with the edge portions of the handle on either side of the depression extending along a portion of the edge of the wrench head, and with the wrench head pivotally interconnected to the handle so as to allow rotation of the wrench head relative to the handle.

Abstract: Self-adjusting pliers, consisting of a male handle (6) and a female handle (11) with toothed jaws (10), (13), capable of sliding by means of a slip-joint or crimping pawl (14) that crimps them and slides in a window (8) with teeth (9), which is attached to one of the toothed jaws. Both handles (6), (11) are joined together by means of a rod (15) and an opening/closing spring (5) which joins the rod (15) to one of the handles (11). It has an additional spring (m) which is antagonistic to the opening/closing spring (5), attached to the crimping pawl (14) and lying against the surface (31) of the window (8) opposite the teeth (9) of this window (8).

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of manufacturing a perforated roller cover and includes placing a roller cover having a core portion and an application medium on a support member, positioning a perforating station having a perforating device near the support member, exposing the core portion, moving the perforating device from a non-piercing position to a piercing position to pierce the core in a first location and a second location and removing the roller cover from the support member.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for punching apertures into a workpiece. A press apparatus includes an inputting device, that enables a user of the press apparatus to input working pattern data representing the workpiece, and a display device, that displays a working pattern of the workpiece based on the inputted working pattern data. A tool selecting device selects a plurality of tools required for working the workpiece in accordance with the working pattern data. A calculator calculates a transferring pitch of the workpiece in order for parts of the workpiece to be sequentially arranged in predetermined positions in a feeding direction of the press apparatus with respect to the plurality of tools selected by the tool selecting device. In this regard, the calculator also determines which tool is to be operated in association with the transferring pitch. The press includes a controller that controls the transferring pitch calculated by the calculator.

Abstract: The cutting machine includes a sheet-driving unit, a detection sensor, and a cutter. The machine operates the sheet-driving unit and the cutter based on given input data to cut the sheet. The cutting machine calculates a length of sheet necessary to perform a cutting operation based on the input data, feeds out the sheet by the sheet-driving unit, and then performs a given cutting operation based on the input data without fully returning the sheet fed out by the driving unit after the cutting machine detects whether the sheet of the necessary length as calculated above is placed with using the detection sensor.

Abstract: A mold-pressing device including a seat body formed with a horizontal fissure at one end and a vertical chamber communicated with the fissure. A mold block is disposed in the chamber. One face of the mold block is disposed with a solid die, while the other face of the mold block is disposed with a channel passing through the mold block. A pressing lever is pivotally disposed in the channel of the mold block. A housing covers the seat body and is formed with a window for a pressing section of the pressing lever to extend therethrough. In use, a paper or a sheet is pushed into the fissure of the seat body and then the pressing section of the pressing lever is depressed, whereby a protuberance of the pressing lever is moved downward to force the mold block downward with the die punching the paper or the sheet placed in the fissure. Therefore, a product with a shape as that of the die is formed.

Abstract: A motor-driven eyeleting machine includes two end eyeleting rod holders and two middle eyeleting rod holders respectively holding a respective eyeleting rod at one side of a revolving axle, two end cam wheels fixedly mounted on the revolving axle and rotated with the revolving axle to reciprocate the eyeleting rods in the end eyeleting rod holders respectively, two middle cam wheels respectively mounted on the revolving axle and adapted to reciprocate the eyeleting rods in the middle eyeleting rod holders selectively, and a shifter coupled to the middle cam wheels and shifted between two positions to alternatively set one middle cam wheel in the working position and the other middle cam wheel in the idle position.

Abstract: A grid pattern punch type multiaxis punch device is capable of simultaneously punching punched holes of the same shape showing different shapes for every location at each of the same positions in each of the areas defined in a work. Every time a work is moved in X-axis, Y-axis directions under its controlled state, a hammer holder is moved in a horizontal direction under its controlled state, a punch drive source (a servo motor) is driven under a state in which hammers are corresponded just above optional punches at the same positions in each group of units, each of the punches present at the same positions in the group of units is punched by each of the hammers, thereby the punch holes having the same shapes showing different shapes for every location are punched simultaneously at each of the same locations within each area defined in the work.

Abstract: In an automatic cutting device for a boiler tube water wall, cost can be reduced significantly by exactly cutting position in a boiler tube water wall, and at the same time by operating four automatic cutting devices for a boiler tube water wall by one operator by making the cutting work full automatic, in order to decrease the manpower and labor cost and to significantly reduce the term of work.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for singulating semiconductor devices from a strip containing a plurality of semiconductor devices. A singulation saw chuck is also provided. The method includes the steps of making isolation cuts part way through the strip of semiconductor devices, inverting the strip onto a saw chuck with barriers that mate with the isolation cuts, and making singulation cuts that match the isolation cuts to completely separate the individual semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A keyboard instrument such as an upright piano is basically constructed by a keyboard, an action, a case assembly, a fall assembly, a back hollow assembly and a top door assembly. Herein, the fall assembly provides a fall cover for covering the keyboard, and the top door assembly having an opening top door is linked to the fall assembly by way of the back hollow assembly. The top door pivotally moves in response to movement of the fall cover of the fall assembly being closed or opened, wherein when the fall cover is opened, the top door opens to produce a small gap in proximity to a lower end of the top door. The small gap allows piano sound to be partially released from a casing to increase loudness of the piano sound and to enhance clarity in tone color of the piano sound. The keyboard instrument further provides a damping mechanism for imparting resistance load to the fall cover being closed or opened.

Abstract: Resilient material and/or rubber O-rings are placed at various predetermined locations to reduce unwanted sympathetic vibrations on musical instruments and firearms. This improves the performance and sound of musical instruments and makes them easier to play. The resilient material improves shooting accuracy, produces a tighter grouping of firings, and reduces flash, report and recoil of firearms.

Abstract: Tone color selecting space is provided, where tone color data are allocated to addressable locations in association with tone color selection information in accordance with a predetermined tone color standard. Into the tone color selecting space can be loaded not only tone color data compliant with the predetermined tone color standard, but also other tone color data, such as those of a standard different from the predetermined tone color standard, loadable externally from an external source. In the tone color selecting space, a dedicated area is set for allocating the externally loaded tone color data. Thus, the externally loaded tone color data can be allocated to the dedicated area and selected in response to tone color selection information designating the dedicated area.

Abstract: This invention is a line throwing rescue gun which is inexpensive and easy and efficient to use. The rescue gun utilizes a combustible gas which is sprayed into a chamber of the rescue gun and then igniting thereby propelling a projectile attached to a line over a substantial distance. The invention is also a method for using a rescue gun wherein the projectile is greased and ramrodded into the barrel of the rescue gun, whereby an aerosol combustible gas is sprayed into the chamber of the rescue gun, the chamber is sealed and the gas is ignited thereby propelling the projectile through the barrel towards a specified target.

Abstract: A launch tube made using fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) includes a FRP tube having an inside wall, where the inside wall has a groove near a lower end of the tube. A bottom made of FRP is molded for engagement with the tube at the groove. After forming the tube with the groove, a mold is placed inside the tube adjacent to the groove, and resin-coated fiberglass matting is laid on the mold. A fibrous material is placed over the fiberglass matting and a nonporous bag seals the fiberglass matting. A vacuum is drawn in the bag, and atmospheric air pressure compresses the fiberglass matting, forcing it into the groove. A counter-mold can be used instead of vacuum setting to compress the fiberglass matting. A compound, such as Sheet Molding Compound (SMC), Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) or Low Pressure Molding Compound (LPMC) is applied between the mold and counter-mold presses. Pressure and temperature are applied to the mold and counter-mold to position the bottom with the tube.