Abstract: A seat belt tension sensor for measuring the magnitude of tension in a seat belt. The seat belt tension sensor has a housing with a cavity. An anchor plate has a portion located in the cavity. The housing moves relative to the anchor plate between a first position and a second position. A sensor is mounted to the housing. The housing presses on the sensor as the housing moves from the first to the second position. The sensor generates an electrical signal in response to the housing moving between the first and second positions. The electrical signal changes as a function of tension on the seat belt. The sensor is a strain gage. The housing engages the anchor plate in the second position to protect the sensor from damage in a vehicle crash situation.

Abstract: An electrode layer is formed on the upper surface of a first substrate, and a processing for partially removing the substrate is carried out in order to allow the substrate to have flexibility. To the lower surface of the first substrate, a second substrate is connected. Then, by cutting the second substrate, a working body and a pedestal are formed. On the other hand, a groove is formed on a third substrate. An electrode layer is formed on the bottom surface of the groove. The third substrate is connected to the first substrate so that both the electrodes face to each other with a predetermined spacing therebetween. Finally, the first, second and third substrates are cut off every respective unit regions to form independent sensors, respectively. When an acceleration is exerted on the, working body, the first substrate bends. As a result, the distance between both the electrodes changes. Thus, an acceleration exerted is detected by changes in an electrostatic capacitance between both the electrodes.

Abstract: A process of sampling liquid elucidate from comestibles comprising the steps of disposing a receptacle in fluid communication with the elucidate from the comestibles, transporting the elucidate in the receptacle, dispensing the sample of elucidate from the receptacle, and analyzing the sample. A device for sampling liquid elucidate from comestibles includes a fluid flow conduit having two ends where the first end is designed to communicate with the elucidate and the second end is disposed in fluid communication with the sampling means.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining the content or measuring the quantity of constituents, of a plurality of samples (12) is provided, being particularly useful for measuring the amount of CO2 released by soil samples (12). The apparatus includes a first plate (10) having a plurality of wells (11), each well (11) being intended to contain a sample (12), and a second plate (20) also having a plurality of wells (21), each well (21) of the second plate (20) being intended to contain an indicating means such as a gel with a PH indicator (22). A third plate (30) may be provided to connect the wells (11) of the first plate (10) to the second plate (20) such that at least one well (11) of the first plate (10) communicates with at least one well (21) of the second plate (20).

Abstract: An air sampling device and method is described, the air sampling device having a bag, an interior of the bag, a conduit coupled with the interior of the bag, the conduit generally being a duck-bill valve within the interior of the bag.

Abstract: A sensor connector assembly having a lower housing having a base operatively arranged to hold the sensor, and an integral male upper threaded section having a terminal block fixedly secured therein, an upper housing having a female lower threaded section operatively arranged to threadably engage the integral male upper threaded section of the lower housing, the upper housing also having an integral male upper threaded section having an aperture therein to pass a cable for the sensor, and, a sealing nut having a female threaded section operatively arranged to threadably engage the integral male upper threaded section of the upper housing and also having an aperture therein to pass the cable for the sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling the path of oscillatory travel of a device within a two-axis system. A device, such as a camera, is held in a two axis gimbal system having motors for driving the azimuth and pitch axes. A two degree-of-freedom gyroscope is fixed to the case of the device. A first derivative circuit is interposed between a first input port for a loop for controlling device movement with respect to a first axis and a second input port for a loop for controlling device movement with respect to a second axis. Likewise, a second derivative circuit is interposed between the two input ports so that a periodic signal driving with respect to one axis generates a derivative function for driving with respect to the cross-axis. The cross axis signal is scaled to counteract the direct torquing of the gyro rotor that otherwise prevents smooth oscillatory slewing or scanning by the device.

Abstract: The invention is based on a gear transmission with an input drive shaft (7) and coaxial thereto an output shaft (8) and a counter shaft (9) provided parallel to the two shafts, whereby the input drive shaft (7), via a shiftable gear sets (I to V and R) with, respectively, a fixed gear (10 to 14 and 22) and an idler gear (15 to 19 and 23) can be, in a driveable manner, connected with the counter shaft (9), which latter, via a constant gear set (K) is in continual connection with the output shaft (8). Proposed is, that a gear set (R) for reverse travel be placed on the input side of the gear transmission and that the sixth gear (6) can be shifted to form a direct gear through a shifting clutch (f), which, in its shifted condition connects the input drive shaft (7) directly with the output shaft (8) or with a fixed gear (20) on the output shaft (8).

Abstract: To realize minimization in the axial direction of a constant-mesh transmission having a synchronizing mechanism and achieve high rigidity of a synchronizing spline formed in a synchronizer ring, a synchronizing mechanism S1 of a constant-mesh transmission has a fifth gear C5 as a shifter provided so as to rotate integrally with a counter shift 2 and movably in the axial direction, a recess 20 formed in a first gear C1, and a synchronizer ring 25. A first connection spline 23 formed in the outer circumferential wall face of the recess 20 and a first synchronization spline 27 formed in the outer circumferential face of the synchronizer ring 25 have an overlap portion D1 where they overlap partly in the axial direction.

Abstract: The ball screw comprises a shaft including a spiral-shaped shaft groove having a semicircular-shaped (Gothic-arch-shaped) section, a nut including a spiral-shaped nut ball groove which corresponds to the shaft groove and has a semicircular-shaped (Gothic-arch-shaped) section, a large number of balls rotatably fitted into between the nut ball groove and shaft groove in such a manner that they are held by and between these two grooves, and a circulation member capable of defining a ball circulation passage for allowing the balls to circulate endlessly therethrough, wherein a portion of the nut ball groove is formed larger in the effective diameter than the remaining portions of the nut.

Abstract: Between two mutually adjoining load balls 5, there is interposed a retaining piece 10 having two concave surfaces 11 which are respectively opposed to the two adjoining load balls 5. The retaining piece 10 has an outside diameter dimension equal to or more than 0.5 times the outside diameter dimension of the load ball 5. Further, the retaining piece 10 has an outside diameter dimension which, when the retaining piece 10 passes through a screw groove circulation passage and a tube circulation passage, prevents the retaining piece 10 from touching the inner walls of these screw groove circulation passage and tube circulation passage, or has an outside diameter dimension which is equal to or less than 0.9 times the outside diameter dimension of the load ball.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric-motor drive system having a drive motor and a drive train comprising a worm gear, designed such that the overall dimensions are as small as possible and the pivot angle of rotation of the component cooperating with the output member of the drive system is as large as possible. According to the invention, the worm gear is the output member of the drive train. The worm gear has a central shaped hole for positive-fit connection to a rotatable input member of an adjustable device. The worm gear has a further gear step, preferably a worm drive, on the output side.

Abstract: A bicycle shift positioning device includes a base member adapted to be mounted to a bicycle; a first rotating body rotatably mounted relative to the base member; a second rotating body rotatably mounted relative to the first rotating body; a positioning member coupled to the base member and having a plurality of positioning elements; a pawl coupled for movement with the first rotating body, wherein the pawl moves between a positioning member engaging position and a positioning member disengaging position; a pawl control member coupled for movement with the second rotating body; and a pawl biasing mechanism for biasing the pawl toward the positioning member engaging position.

Abstract: A scanner or other system has an actuator, a mechanical device having three states corresponding to three respective positions of the actuator, and a pedal mechanism. The pedal mechanism comprises: a support structure; first and second slotted arms pivotably mounted to the support structure; first and second latches respectively pivotably mounted to the first and second arms; a pivot part pivotably mounted to the support structure; and a mechanism for converting pivoting of the pivot part into movement of the actuator, e.g., swinging of a lever. The pivot part has first and second extensions which extend in generally opposite directions and which respectively protrude through the slots in the first and second arms. The pedal arms, latches and pivot part cooperate to enable the position of the actuator to be controlled by depressing one pedal at a time.

Abstract: Control handle for a vessel comprising a handle bar, the handle bar being provided with a first handle with a throttle twist grip, a second handle and an additional control provided in connection with one of said handles.

Abstract: A horn actuating device for a steering wheel has a plurality of helical springs that return an airbag module to a raised resting position. Each helical spring has a free upper end that moves with the airbag module that also acts as a mobile electrical contact cooperating with the fixed electrical contact to bring about actuation of the horn.

Abstract: Gel, is not a new product but it is not currently being used at what I think is one of its highest and best uses. It is not being used in the automobile industry at all! There are many computer users that have found a benefit in using computer gel wrist pads. These individuals may also drive a car, but would find their computer gel wrist pads inappropriate and of little use in the car.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a car pedal comprises a pedal, an anti-slip plate, and a tread plate. The anti-slip plate, made of rubber or plastics, is secured near the front end of the pedal by rivets. The periphery of the anti-slip plate forms an inner groove into which the tread plate, made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy, is fitted. A plurality of colored anti-slip protrusions are disposed on the upper surface of the anti-slip plate. They correspond to a plurality of holes provided on the tread plate. Thus, the colored anti-slip protrusions go through the holes of the tread plate and protrude from the metallic surface of the tread plate fitted on the anti-slip plate. In another embodiment of the present invention, the above anti-slip plate is omitted, the colored anti-slip protrusions are disposed on the upper surface of the pedal, and the tread plate is secured near the front end of the pedal by rivets.

Abstract: The invention comprises a crankshaft damper having an integral pulse ring. The crankshaft damper comprises an inner hub and outer pulley with an elastomeric connecting member between each. The elastomeric ring dampens a crankshaft vibration. The integral pulse ring is manufactured as part of the inner hub by flow forming a sheet metal blank.

Abstract: A locking mechanism comprises a seat having four corners each having a tube formed thereon. The tubes are extended through by four guide posts of a base of a shaper, respectively. Each guide post is clamped by a respective tube when in a locking position. The seat further comprises two longitudinal through-holes each for receiving a connecting rod. Each connecting rod has two ends respectively operatively connected to two of the four tubes of the seat. One of the connecting rods is moved to urge each tube to the locking position. The connecting rods are linked together to thereby allow synchronous movement of the connecting rods. Thus, when one of the connecting rods is moved, all of the lugs are moved to the locking position to thereby synchronously clamp the guide posts of the base.

Abstract: A multi-piece crankshaft is disclosed having a shaft with two ends and in which the shaft is adapted to rotate about its shaft axis. A crankpin also has two ends and an axis parallel to but spaced radially outwardly from the shaft axis. The crankpin optionally has at least one indentation. A plate has two spaced openings such that one end of the shaft is positioned in one of the plate openings while one end of the crankpin is placed in the other plate opening. The shaft also includes at least one indentation at a position adjacent its other end. The shaft and crankpin are placed within a mold so that the plate is positioned within a first mold cavity corresponding in shape to the desired counterweight. Simultaneously, the indentation adjacent the other end of the shaft is positioned within a second mold cavity corresponding in shape to a flywheel taper support for the crankshaft.

Abstract: The method includes providing a motor having a drive shaft mounting a pinion profile having an outside diameter and a mounting collar surrounding the shaft, the collar having an outside diameter less than the outside diameter of the gear. A gearbox wall formed with an opening having a generally ring-gear shape larger than the pinion and an inside diameter substantially the same as the outside diameter of the collar. The pinion is maneuvered through the opening and the collar is pressed into the motor-mounting opening. The invention is also the structure of the finished assembly including the opening.

Abstract: A method of producing a molten steel, including the steps of putting, in an electric furnace, an iron material and a carbon material, to melt the iron material and the carbon material and produce a high-carbon molten iron whose carbon content is not lower than 1%, storing, in a reservoir furnace whose capacity is larger than a capacity of the electric furnace, an amount of the high-carbon molten iron that corresponds to a plurality of charges of the electric furnace, and using a portion of the high-carbon molten iron stored in the reservoir furnace, to produce the molten steel in a steel producing furnace.

Abstract: A product having a chromium carbide based cemented carbide composition with a nickel and/or chromium based binder is disclosed. It possesses excellent corrosion resistance in combination with good strength and hardness/abrasion resistance. The average chromium carbide grain size is less than 10 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A metal-infiltrated polycrystalline diamond composite tool comprising a plurality of diamond grains forming a continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix, a metallic phase being substantially palladium-free and contiguous to the continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix, wherein the metallic phase interpenetrates the continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix and substantially wets an outer surface of the continuous polycrystalline diamond matrix; and a working surface. The metallic phase is formed from an infiltrant and a wetting-enhancement layer disposed on the outer surfaces of the diamond particles, with both the infiltrant and wetting-enhancement layer being substantially palladium-free and comprising at least one metal from the group consisting of cobalt, iron, and nickel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the production of pig iron with the help of blast furnaces or other suitable devices in which iron-containing materials are reduced and melted in the presence of fuels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of fine metal particles for the recovery of silver from a silver-bearing photographic waste solution. In particular, the metal particles are encapsulated in a hydrophilic colloid that allows for the permeability of water and silver ions. When contacted with the silver-bearing photographic waste solution, the hydrophilic colloid will imbibe water and swell. At the same time, the silver ions can permeate the colloid matrix and come into contact with the metal particles, preferably iron particles, at which point a metal-metal exchange reaction takes place.

Abstract: A method of making a saw blade includes the step of providing a metallic blade body that defines a first side surface and a second side surface. The method further includes the step of providing the metallic material blade body with cutting teeth at an edge thereof. The method also includes the step of forming a plurality of discrete dimples on at least one of the side surfaces. The forming step includes the step of deforming the metallic blade body with pins on a die plate of a punch press so as to create a plurality of indentations in the side surface in which the dimples are formed.

Abstract: A portable device may be carried by the user, in one preferred embodiment thereof, and motorizes the task of opening beverage containers having a screw cap. The mechanism that couples to the bottle cap consists of a generally circular band having a distal end bent inwardly in the direction of the cap. The bend of the band is sized and configured to permit receipt of the bottle cap with the bent tang of the band engaging the periphery of the bottle cap at one location. The band is mechanically coupled to the drive shaft of a drive motor with the drive shaft extending axially of the band. The drive motor is mounted on a plate carrying a strap designed to receive fingers of the user so that the user may grasp the plate. An activation switch is conveniently located on the plate so that it may be operated by a knuckle or finger of the user.

Abstract: A hand tool device 10 with opposing first and second drive ends 14 and 30, and storage for multiple tool bits 24 includes a handle portion 12, concentric first and second recesses 16 and 18 in the first end 14, a tool bit base member 22 that engages the first end 14, a plurality of preselected tool bits 24 removably secured to an inner wall 26 of the tool bit base member 22, a shank 28 integrally joined to the handle portion 12 via the first end 14, a third recess 32 in the second 30, a biasing spring 34 snugly inserted into the first recess 16, and a fitting 36 removably joined to a distal end 38 of the shank 28 for removably coupling a preselected tool bit 24 to the shank 28.

Abstract: In a chuck for the rotary machining of workpieces (15), having a hollow shaft possessing a hollow shaft axis and jaws (13) which can be turned about axially parallel pivot pins (12) and which are configured as two-armed levers whose one end (13b) can be applied with gripping surfaces (13c) to the workpieces (15) and whose other end (13a) can be turned about the pivot pins (12) by means of a driven ring gear (8) coaxial with the hollow shaft axis (A-A), which can be rotated to a limited extent about the latter, a braking device (22) is associated with the hollow shaft (9). In order to reduce construction costs and permit a uniform increase of force by the operating thrust in both directions of rotation, the jaws (13) are in mirror-image symmetry with their own planes of symmetry running through the axes of the pivot pins (12), and furthermore, the jaws (13) can be swung to both sides according to the direction of rotation of the ring gear (8), with respect to a radial line passing through these axes.

Abstract: A safety shield for a machining apparatus includes a shield frame, and a curved shield member and a curved sliding door that are mounted on the shield frame to enclose a machining unit of the machining apparatus. The shield frame includes a rectangular base, a pair of lateral plates extending upwardly from the rectangular base, a top beam connected to top parts of the lateral plates, and a curved back plate having a top edge connected to the top beam, a bottom edge connected to a rear portion of the rectangular base, and a pair of curved lateral edges connected to the lateral plates, respectively. The shield member can be slid upward along a curved path to overlap the back plate, and the sliding door can be slid in the longitudinal direction of the rectangular base to permit access to the machining unit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing window coverings slidably extendable from a bay into an aisle of a retail outlet. The method includes the steps of locating the center of the window covering relative to a cutting station utilizing a half scale for removing a portion of the window covering from each of its ends.

Abstract: An in-line cutting and conveying system for cutting and processing a plurality of individual product portions from a sheet of material has an anvil roll having an outer surface configured to receive and support a sheet of material. The system also has a cutter roll positioned adjacent to the anvil roll, and a plurality of spaced cutter cells to interface with the anvil roll in use. The cutter cells on the cutter roll each interface against the dough and anvil roll to separate and receive individual product portions of the material positioned on the outer surface of the anvil roll. A transfer roll is also positioned adjacent to the cutter roll to receive the individual product portions of material from the cutter roll. The system might also have a carrier system with a plurality of pockets to receive the individual portions of material from the transfer roll.

Abstract: A punching apparatus includes a setting input section setting the number and positions of holes to be punched out in a paper sheet, a transfer mechanism to send the paper sheet to a process stage, and a plurality of line sensors to detect posture of the paper sheet sent to the process stage. The punching apparatus also includes a holding portion holding a plurality of pins to punch a hole in the paper sheet, a slide mechanism to slide the holding portion along the rail, and a rotating mechanism to rotate the holding portion, a pin interval adjusting mechanism to adjust intervals between the pins, a pin projecting and retracting mechanism to independently project and retract the pins relative to the holding portion, and an elevator mechanism to move down the holding portion toward the paper sheet to cause the pins to act on the paper sheet. The posture of the paper sheet sent to the process stage is detected by the line sensors.

Abstract: A return conveyor belt system for conveniently returning ripped lumber to an individual after being ripped. The return conveyor belt system includes a table having an upper surface, a manipulating member slidably positioned upon the table and mechanically connected to a drive motor, a conveyor pivotally attached to the table, a control unit for controlling the drive motor and the conveyor, and a sensor positioned upon the conveyor for sensing a piece of lumber. A saw positioned adjacent to the table delivers ripped lumber upon the upper surface of the table where after the manipulating member forces the ripped lumber either onto the conveyor or away from the conveyor. The ripped lumber is transported towards the operator until a sensor detects the lumber thereby terminating movement of the conveyor. The operator is then able to remove the ripped lumber from the conveyor.

Abstract: A machine for machining workpieces of wood or plastic material has at least one longitudinal profiling unit with at least one longitudinal profiling spindle. At least one advancing unit is provided for moving a workpiece past the at least one longitudinal profiling unit. The advancing unit has upper clamping jaws arranged above the workpiece and lower clamping jaws arranged below the workpiece such that at least some of the upper clamping jaws are staggered relative to the lower clamping jaws, when viewed in a plan view onto the advancing unit. A small free space is provided between the upper and lower clamping jaws, when viewed in a plan view. During transfer between the machining processes, the workpieces remain clamped at all times so that precise machining is ensured.

Abstract: A circular saw comprises a base and a supporting member for supporting the base above ground, the base being pivotally attached to the supporting member. The base comprises a clamping device mounted thereon for supporting an end of a workpiece. The base is pivotable to a position in which another end of the workpiece is supported by the ground.

Abstract: A cutting device comprises a base, a swivel seat rotatably mounted on the base and having a first end and a second end, and a blade holder releasably engaged with the second end of the swivel seat. A blade is rotatably held by the blade holder. The blade holder is pivotable relative to the swivel seat for cutting when the blade holder is engaged with the second end of the swivel seat. An inclination of the blade relative to the swivel seat is adjustable when the blade holder is disengaged from the second end of the swivel seat. An operative rod is mounted to the first end of the swivel seat and operably connected to the blade holder for controlling releasable engagement between the blade holder and the swivel seat.

Abstract: A cutting device, such as a beveling miter saw, includes a base, a work table supported on the base, and a cutting unit operably connected to the base. The work table includes a workpiece support surface and a stop portion. The cutting unit is selectively rotatable about a first axis between leftward and rightward bevel positions relative to the workpiece support surface. A rotatable stop member is coupled to the cutting unit and is selectively rotatable relative to the cutting unit to selectively contact the stop portion to thereby prevent rotation of the cutting unit in one direction about the first axis. The rotatable stop member and the stop portion may be positioned so that those elements contact when the cutting unit is at a predetermined bevel position, such as a vertical (0°) bevel position, relative to the workpiece support surface.

Abstract: A punch tool including a punch driver and a punch element. The punch element can include a punch secured to a punch holder, with the punch holder and punch slidably disposed within a punch guide. The effective length of the punch tool can be increased by rotating the punch driver about threads relative to the punch element. The punch tool includes a latch mechanism for preventing rotation of the punch driver relative to the punch element when the latch is in a locked position, but allowing such rotation when the latch is in an unlocked position, thereby controlling unwanted free rotation of the punch driver relative to the remainder of the punch tool. During punching operation, the punch driver, punch holder, and punch are forced slidably relative to the outer punch guide. When a length adjustment is desired, the punch driver can be rotated relative to the punch, punch holder, and punch guide, which typically do not rotate. A locking disk can be rotatably secured to the punch driver.

Abstract: Cutting tools (1) may include a lighting device (5). The lighting device may be mounted on a tool unit (3) adjacent to a grip portion (26). Preferably, the grip portion serves to protect the lighting device from being damaged by an external force. The tool unit may include a motor case (21) for accommodating a motor. The grip portion may extend from the motor case and the lighting device may be mounted on or within the motor case. The tool unit may further include a blade case (20) that at least partly covers a cutting blade (22). The blade case may be joined to the motor case via a joining portion J defined on the motor case. In this case, the lighting device is preferably disposed proximal to the joining portion. The lighting device may include at least a first light (5a) and a second light (5b) that are arranged and constructed to illuminate different areas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting apparatus and method for breaking down of a vehicle tyre. The apparatus comprises support means for supporting a tyre in position, cutting means for cutting the tyre and rotation means for rotating the tyre during a cutting operation. The apparatus includes a track or guide (14) which is a conveying means for directing tyres toward a frame (15). The frame (15) forms part of the support means and communicates with a hopper (16) into which constituent tyre parts are deposited automatically after a cutting operation has been carried out. The cutting means comprises cutter arms (17). A support means also comprises pivot arms (18) which carry tyre guides (19) and are connected to a pivot support arm (20). Rollers (21) are provided for supporting the tyre (7) in the cutting position. The rotation means comprises a driving wheel (22).

Abstract: A workbench holder system configured with a triangular notch in one corner. A cutting guide and a support bracket each have an upper horizontal component and a downwardly extending vertical component coupled to the stop piece. A piece of lumber may be brought in contact with the surface of the stop piece remote from the vertical component of the cutting guide and the lower surface of the horizontal component for the accurate cutting of the lumber.

Abstract: A portable bandsaw mill including an elongated saw frame, a saw carriage for traversing the saw frame and a blade unit vertically adjustably mounted on the saw carriage. A bandsaw blade provided on the blade unit is operably engaged by a hydraulic blade drive motor. An engine-driven hydraulic pump pumps hydraulic fluid to the blade drive motor, which drives the bandsaw blade on the blade unit responsive to operation of an internal combustion engine mounted on the saw carriage.

Abstract: A modification to musical wind instruments is provided which utilizes placement of interface inserts between sections of the instrument which come into contact with each other during normal operation of the instrument thus eliminating wear on the sections of the instrument. In a preferred embodiment, annular interface inserts are fitted into the grooves made in the sections of the instrument. This arrangement conceals the annular interface inserts, preserves the acoustic qualities of the instrument, and is easy to apply to already existing instruments.

Abstract: A wind instrument such as a saxophone, a clarinet or an oboe comprises touchpieces actuating covers via linkages. In this instrument, which can comprise two bodies side by side, shanks of the covers are fixed to the links by a removable fixing so as to allow the covers to be removed and aligned at least angularly with respect to the corresponding links.

Abstract: A method of using a computer controlled machine to provide a hand plate for a predetermined pitch acoustic musical instrument device utilises the accuracy, repeatability and computer facility to use the scaling factor of the operating program of a forming machine controlled by a programmed computer. As shown in FIG. 1 an acoustic musical hand plate instrument comprises a plate 1, a handle 2, and a clapper mechanism 3. The plate 1 is made from a sheet of aluminum alloy. The parameters of the plate 1 and its operation as a musical instrument is substantially as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,177,310. The handle 2 is a bifurcated block of plastics material into which the plate 1 is secured by means of two recessed bolts 4. The clapper mechanism 3 is mounted on the handle 2 by means of a pivot block 5 containing screw means 17 for adjusting the rotational friction of the clapper mechanism 3. Alternatively, the clapper may be coupled to the handle by means of an elastomeric material as described in U.S. Pat. No.

Abstract: A musical workstation system produces a display presentation in one of a musical composition responsive to musical composition data and responsive to one or both of input variables and a selected operating mode. The system is comprised of (1) means to provide the musical composition data (such as local storage (ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, hard disk etc.), or via a communications interface to an external device (such as another music workstation, a master controller, a computer), a memory, a selection subsystem, a controller, and a display subsystem. The memory selectively stores the received original musical compositions. The selection subsystem determines a selected operating mode and display format. The controller, responsive to the selection subsystem, provides means for selectively controlling the storing of the musical composition data in memory and selectively processing (e.g.

Abstract: An electronic musical apparatus such as an electronic musical instrument can be easily customized in accordance with a user's preference. Electronic musical instrument 20A and personal computers 40A, 40B can access server 50 via internet 10. A database that stores musical tone control data for controlling the generation of musical tone signals is provided in memory device 59 disposed in main body part 52 of server 50. Information on applicable apparatus types is annexed to the musical tone control data. At the time of purchasing electronic musical instruments 20A to 20C, the user is given a user identification data ID that can specify the apparatus types of electronic musical instruments 20A to 20C. With the use of this identification data ID, the user downloads the applicable musical tone control data from server 50 to electronic musical instrument 20A or to electronic musical instruments 20B, 20C via personal computers 40A, 40B.