Abstract: Method for producing decorative grass, such as Easter grass, from a sheet or web of material having printed material and/or embossed patterns thereon. The printed material and embossed patterns may be in register or out of register with one another. A method for producing decorative grass having the appearance of a blend of decorative grasses is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides false twisted yarn of a polyester composite fiber characterized in that the fiber is composed of single-filaments which are laminated with two types of polyester components in a side-by-side or eccentrical core/sheath fashion, at least one of the two polyester components is poly(trimethylene terephthalate), the difference in intrinsic viscosity between the two polyester components is 0.05-0.9 (dl/g), and the false twisted yarn has latent crimpability and has at least 50% stretching elongation of developed crimps prior to boiling water treatment.

Abstract: A film made of a vinylidende-trifluoroethylene or tetrafluoroethylene copolymer is uniaxially drawn to fabricate a uniaxially drawn film. Then, the uniaxially drawn film is thermally treated at a temperature within a temperature range of the Curie temperature through the melting point of the vinylidende-trifluoroethylene or tetrafluoroethylene copolymer for five hours or over, to diffuse the molecular chains of the uniaxially drawn film along the orientation direction and thus, to remove the intertwining between the molecular chains.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of forming a golf ball subassembly. After forming a partially-cured golf ball subassembly, the partially-cured subassembly is placed in a medium to continue curing until it is a substantially-cured subassembly. The medium in this embodiment is heated air and the subassemblies are moved through the heated air on a spiraled path. Subsequent to substantially curing the subassembly, it can be cooled in a cooling unit with a spiraled path. In one embodiment, the subassembly is a core, in another embodiment the subassembly is a core with a castable material thereabout.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat-curable resin molded product, such as an unsaturated polyester resin or the like, wherein concavities in the molded product generated as a result of the curing shrinkage of the resin are prevented. A central core member is first disposed within a mold, a heat-curable resin liquid is then injected into the mold and heated. The materials of the central core member and the heat-curable resin are selected such that the volume expansion of the central core member during heating of the mold corresponds to the volume shrinkage resulting from the curing of the heat-curable resin, and the expansion of the central core member is synchronized with the curing shrinkage of the heat-curable resin.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device includes: Si substrate; multilevel interconnect layer formed on the Si substrate; and dielectric layer formed on the multilevel interconnect layer. External-component-connecting wire, ordinary wire, fuse wire, stepper alignment mark, and target mark are formed out of an identical copper film in the uppermost metal layer. External-component-connecting pad electrode, testing-processing alignment mark, and stepper alignment mark are formed out of an identical aluminum alloy film on the dielectric film. In laser-machining the fuse wire, alignment using the target mark formed in the metal layer including the fuse wire reduces alignment errors caused from the machining.

Abstract: When a user sets, from a user interface window using a bookbinding application, instructions of dividing a document into a plurality of parts and stapling each part of the document, a printer driver generates one job in which the staple attribute of a binder corresponding to each part is set to “ON” or “OFF”, and issues the job for a printer. With this operation, the user can perform staple designation to an arbitrary part of the document, and can realize a plurality of staple processes in one print job.

Abstract: An apparatus for inverting and returning sheets from a printer (1) for large-sized paper comprises an inlet area (11) where the sheet is received from the printer (1), and an outlet area (12) where said sheet is returned to the printer (1). The apparatus comprises a frame (16) mountable on the support of the printer (1), and a guiding slit (18) in the inlet area, said guiding slit being defined by an upper wall (13) and a lower wall (17), where the lower wall (17) extends from the inlet (11) to a clamping slit (22) between a first pair of roller means (23, 24) for receiving and temporarily retaining the front edge of a sheet when seen in the advancing direction, said sheet being received through the inlet area. The lower guiding wall (17) is tiltable and adapted to be moved about a substantially horizontal axis from a sheet-supporting position to a downward sheet-releasing position.

Abstract: A track bottom piece is provided for use in a document processing system having a baseplate. A document track is defined in a surface of the track bottom piece. Document items can move along the document track from an upstream end to a downstream end. An angled surface is defined along an edge of the track bottom piece. The angled surface receives a releasable mechanism to secure the track bottom piece relative to the baseplate. When the releasable mechanism is released, the track bottom piece is allowed to move relative to the baseplate.

Abstract: A method of singulating and feeding a random mix of thick and thin flat articles includes: (a) sensing whether a flat article is positioned on a feed conveyor in a position for removal from the feeder conveyor with a sensor, (b) advancing the feed conveyor with a first motor an incremental step to place a series of flat articles positioned on edge in a position for removal from the feed conveyor each time the sensor detects the absence of a flat article for removal from the feed conveyor, (c) counting each incremental advance of the feed conveyor, (d) incrementally advancing the stack of flat articles with a jogger driven by a second motor after the feed conveyor has moved a predetermined number of incremental steps to load additional flat articles on the feed conveyor, the jogger tending to edge the flat articles for removal from the feed conveyor; and (e) repeating steps (a)-(d) while sequentially removing flat articles from the feed conveyor on a one-by-one basis as the feed conveyor is advanced.

Abstract: A device for tensioning first and second transport belts in a folder of a rotary printing press including mutually independent transport belt systems wherein the first and second transport belts are disposed, includes a tensioning unit for tensioning the first and second transport belts. The tensioning unit is disposed between the first transport belt and the second transport belt and serves for acting thereon with a force that tensions the first and second transport belts simultaneously.

Abstract: A sheet or set receiving post processing machine has a plurality of vertically spaced sheet or set receiving trays extending generally horizontally at an incline, a sheet delivering infeed with vertically spaced gates, and a vertically movable sheet sender extending horizontally between each infeed location and a selected tray, wherein the sheet sender has a stapler for stapling sets of sheets thereon and wherein the sender has first and second offsetting devices for offsetting sets of sheets, whether or not stapled, and for feeding the sets to the trays in offset relation.

Abstract: A lottery jackpot game in which the player obtains first play indicia at least in part from a lottery sponsor, the first play indicia may be matched by second play indicia obtained solely from the lottery sponsor to form key indicia and the determination of a prize is in part determined by the arrangement of the thus obtained key indicia.

Abstract: A tray for holding game pieces which have indicia on only one side thereof, such as domino tiles, Scrabble® tiles or playing cards. An elongate generally rectangular base having a reflective surface is mounted in association with an elongate transparent easel portion, at an acute angle along one edge thereof, so that the transparent easel portion overlies the reflective base. The indicia on a lower surface of each game piece which is mounted on the elongate transparent easel portion can then be viewed in reflection within the generally rectangular base from only one side so that the identity of each game piece may be readily determined without requiring a player to lift and manipulate the game piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for moving playing cards from a first group of cards into a second group of cards, wherein the second group of cards is randomly arranged or shuffled. The apparatus comprises a card receiver for receiving the first group of cards, a single stack of card-receiving compartments generally adjacent to the card receiver, the stack generally vertically movable, an elevator for moving the stack, a card-moving mechanism between the card receiver and the stack for moving cards one at a time into a selected one of the compartments, another card moving mechanism for moving cards from one of the compartments to a second card receiver and a microprocessor that controls the card-moving mechanisms and the elevator. A count of cards within specified areas of the card handling system is maintained and card handling is halted and all cards counted by adding a count of all cards not within the specified areas to the total of cards counted within the specified areas.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for moving playing cards from a first group of cards into a second group of cards, wherein the second group of cards is randomly arranged or shuffled. The apparatus comprises a card receiver for receiving the first group of cards, a single stack of card-receiving compartments generally adjacent to the card receiver, the stack generally vertically movable, an elevator for moving the stack, a card-moving mechanism between the card receiver and the stack for moving cards one at a time into a selected one of the compartments, another card moving mechanism for moving cards from one of the compartments to a second card receiver and a microprocessor that controls the card-moving mechanisms and the elevator. A count of cards within specified areas of the card handling system is maintained and card handling is halted and all cards counted by adding a count of all cards not within the specified areas to the total of cards counted within the specified areas.

Abstract: This invention is a two player board game played on a board having a matrix of squares with indicia on a plurality of squares to visually distinguish them as either being ‘home’ squares or ‘magic’ squares. Each player is assigned at least one ‘home’ square and one ‘magic’ square, the assigned squares being visually distinguishable from those assigned to the other player. There are two distinguishable playing sets, each having three kinds of playing pieces X, Y and Z and each said set is assigned to a different player. Both players move in turn one of their pieces according to its assigned capability of movement. If a player moves his X or Y playing piece on his ‘magic’ square then the moved piece ‘turns’ into his Z playing piece. Each player plays with the objective to win the game by successfully leading his Z piece to any of his ‘home’ squares. A player may also win if he captures or blocks all opponent's pieces.

Abstract: A method of playing Blackjack is disclosed wherein the player can wager that his hand will be broken by placing a side bet which is referred to as “Hit Insurance”. Two aspects of the invention are disclosed. The first aspect allows the player to place the side bet after he has seen his initial hand. If the player has 12 through 16 and the dealer has seven through ace as the upcard, the player is given the option of placing the side bet that he will be broken when he receives the hit card. In a first variation, the player places a side bet against a single hit and can renew the bet if he loses on the hit. In a second variation, the player places a side bet against multiple hits. In a second aspect of the invention, the player places a side bet before he is dealt any cards. In a first variation, the side bet loses if the dealer has 2 through 6 as the face card. In a second variation, the side bet pushes if the dealer has 2 through 6 as the up card.

Abstract: A Pachinko bonus game system for an underlying game machine. The Pachinko bonus game has a playing field with a plurality of rows of pegs. A ball is launched onto the playing field by a launch mechanism when an initiate condition occurs during play of the underlying game. A row of lanes are provided on the playing field. The ball, after traversing among the pegs on the playing field, eventually travels through one of the lanes. At each lane is randomly displayed a bonus payoff value. The lane the ball travels through senses the presence of the ball and the value displayed for that lane is added to the credit meter in the underlying game. The bonus payoff values are randomly changed from game to game which eliminates any mechanical bias present in the Pachinko game. A stand-alone Pachinko game as well as using a Pachinko game as a coin dispenser is also provided.

Abstract: A system for establishing a wager for a gaming application comprises a server, a processor remotely coupled to the server, and a memory coupled to the processor. The server hosts a gaming application for a plurality of users. The processor receives a wager offer generated by a first user, wherein the wager offer is associated with the gaming application. The processor further presents the wager offer to a plurality of second users, and receives a wager acceptance by a second user. The wager offer and the wager acceptance combine to form a wager between the first user and the second user. The processor further generates a wager record in response to receiving the wager acceptance. The wager record is associated with the wager between the first user and the second user, and comprises a plurality of wager parameters. The memory stores the wager record according to a wager record identifier.

Abstract: Cards of thirteen kinds ranging from A to K that belong to a certain class among four classes: spade, club, diamond and heart are turned over so as to exhibit the obverse in the order of the card identification alphanumeric letter. By doing so, a character performs a certain series of actions as far as the final card or a card in the middle. Therefore, the player's will to collect cards can be further invoked.

Abstract: A game that includes cards having questions and more than one category of answers, and scorekeeping pieces for tracking scores of respective players. A method of play includes asking players to identify the source of famous quotations; players are awarded scorekeeping pieces, such as magnetized marbles, for identifying the Title of the work, the author or director, and the character that spoke the quote. If a player gives a wrong answer, the next player can request a new question or answer the missed question. In a challenge phase, a player may challenge another player's answer before it is identified as being correct or incorrect. If the challenging player is correct, bonus scorekeeping pieces are awarded. If the challenger is incorrect, the challenger returns scorekeeping pieces. When a player has enough magnetized marbles (scorekeeping pieces) to complete a worm, the player wins the round or the game.

Abstract: The present invention, in one embodiment, provides a low leakage sealing system comprising a pipe for directing the flow of a fluid medium and a housing surrounding the pipe. The housing is spaced radially outward of the pipe defining an annular space. A sealing assembly, comprising an inner seal, outer seal and a final seal are disposed in a spaced relationship in an axial direction in the annular space so as to reduce leakage flow therethrough that is created by the flowing fluid medium pressure. In addition, a ledge is disposed downstream from the sealing assembly and the final seal.

Abstract: A unitized seal for use in a gas spring seal assembly. The unitized seal includes a rigid thermoplastic insert having an elastomeric sealing layer surrounding the insert and bonded to the insert. The insert provides rigidity to the seal and includes a central, axial opening that receives and guides a rod slidably engaged with the insert. The sealing layer engages the interior surface of the gas spring cylinder to prevent the pressurized gas contained within the gas spring from escaping around the seal. The sealing layer also includes a central, axial opening aligned with the passage in the insert that slidably engages the rod and further prevent gas from escaping the gas spring cylinder. The unitized seal may be formed in a single or two-step process. In the single step process, the insert and sealing layer are formed by injection molding processes in a single mold and are bonded to one another by a subsequent covulcanization process.

Abstract: A seal assembly for sealingly coupling a carrier pipe to a head wall comprising a reducer bushing and coupling sheet. The reducer bushing includes a circular seat with a circumference. The coupling sheet has first and second longitudinal ends, first and second sides, and a sheet length extending between the first and second ends. The sheet length at the second side being approximately equal to the circumference of the bushing seat. Selected embodiments of the invention also include a connector that is adapted to secure the first and second ends of the coupling sheet to one another. The invention is also directed to a sealed pipe structure including a head wall, a carrier pipe extending outwardly from the head wall, and the pipe seal assembly. Finally, the invention includes a method for sealing a carrier pipe to a head wall.

Abstract: A connector for fixing a hollow tube 16 to a plate 102 comprises a split cylindrical sleeve 104 that fits inside the tube. Threaded opposing cones 103 and 104 are drawn together by rotating a screw 101 to urge the sleeve parts radially outwards to fix the connector firmly inside the tube. The screw 101 at the same time holds the plate 101 firmly against the end of the tube. A resilient peripheral strap 107 holds the sleeve parts together before the connector is inserted in the end of the tube.

Abstract: A one-piece water-closet gasket (21) comprises an outer gasket (39) for the stand (41) and an inner gasket (43) for sealing the outlet of the water-closet drain-duct (29) to the sewage inlet duct (37). The latter gasket comprises un tube (51) having a lower span (53) for plugging into the sewage inlet and is provided with means (55, 57) elastically bearing and sealing against the inner wall surface of the sewage duct.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collet capable of efficiently supplying a cooling fluid such as a cutting fluid to a tool and thereby realizing satisfactory cooling by adjusting the flow velocity of the cooling fluid according to the diameter of the tool held by the collet. The collet comprises: a collet body for inserting the shank of the tool, a slot formed at least from the tool insertion side, and a weir member inserted into the slot. The weir member extends from a position recessed from the inner surface of the collet body in a direction closer to the outer surface of the collet body and reaches the outer surface thereof, and a gap S through which the fluid can flow is formed between the weir member and the inner surface of the collet body.

Abstract: A skate with a main skate frame, a skate boot, and a carriage frame pivotally coupled to the main skate frame. At least one ground engaging member, such as a wheel or a runner blade, is coupled to the carriage frame for pivoting therewith. The main skate frame can pivot laterally, dorsally, or both laterally and dorsally relative to the carriage frame. Lateral pivoting can be achieved, for example, with a lateral pivot shaft or with an arcuate passage with a plurality of axles that also enable dorsal pivoting.

Abstract: A shopping cart has an elongated flexible holder attached lengthwise to the exterior of the shopping cart's basket. The holder conveys long, slender items which are otherwise difficult to fit within the cart's basket. The side of the holder facing the basket has a mesh construction so that items within the holder can be viewed from outside the holder while the outward facing side of the holder is solid in construction making it suitable for the placement of logos, advertisements or other messages.

Abstract: A cleanup device includes a dolly and a waste container and tools, which provides for storage of the cleaning material therein and a releasable wheel lock to position the dolly, and hence the cleanup device, at a desired site.

Abstract: A gas cylinder cart comprises a frame defining at least one bay shaped to receive a cylinder, a control panel removably connected to the frame, and at least one gas control device mounted on the control panel. A method of reconfiguring the gas cylinder cart comprises disconnecting a first control panel from the frame and removably connecting a second control panel to the frame, wherein the first and second control panels comprise a first and second configuration of gas control devices arranged thereon respectively. Interchangeable control panels for a gas cylinder cart, and a new cart frame for use therewith are disclosed.

Abstract: A replacement ball joint apparatus and method for conveniently modifying motor vehicle suspension camber, caster or camber/caster combination angle by means of repositioning a wheel spindle top or bottom relative to a control arm. The apparatus includes a mount assembly secured at one end of a ball joint which is connectable at its other end to the spindle, the mount assembly having a slide with a stud extending therefrom. A guide assembly is securable at the control arm and receives and guides the slide.

Abstract: A rack and pinion steering apparatus (10) comprises a housing (12). Helical teeth (60) of a pinion gear (54) meshingly engage teeth of a rack bar (42) and, during rotation of the pinion gear (54), result in an axial force. A shaft (86) connects with the pinion gear (54). Rotation of the shaft (86) effects rotation of the pinion gear (54). An assembly is interposed between the shaft (86) and the housing (12). The assembly comprises a first snap ring (142) that is attached to the shaft (86) and a second snap ring (144) that is attached to the housing (12). Interposed between the first and second snap rings (142 and 144) are only a fluid tight seal (146) for blocking fluid leakage from the housing (12) and a bushing (108) for enabling rotation of the shaft (86) relative to the housing (12) and for engaging the first snap ring (142) to block axial displacement of the pinion gear (54) due to the axial force acting on the pinion gear (54).

Abstract: A vehicle suspension assembly includes a shock absorber that provides variable damping dependent on the load conditions of the vehicle. A central rod of the shock absorber includes a central bore that is fluidly coupled with air pressure within air springs of the suspension assembly. As the vehicle load increases and the pressure within the air springs increases, a damping adjustment assembly within the shock absorber increases the stiffness or damping of the shock absorber. In one example, a plunger moves within the central bore in the rod between a first position where less damping is provided and a second position where increased damping is achieved. A unique adapter member facilitates using a rod of appropriate size to achieve the desired air pressure conditions within the rod, while at the same time supporting conventional piston and disc valve components and providing enough material strength to withstand the tensile loads experienced under full extension.

Abstract: A holder for a handlebar of a bicycle in accordance with the present invention includes a connecting bar having a first end secured on a stem of a bicycle and a second end having a loop attached the connecting bar. The loop is provided to receive a handlebar of a bicycle and having an axis inclined relative to and forming an acute angle with that of the stem of a bicycle. A quick release device extends through the connecting bar and is mounted on the connecting bar to selectively hold the handlebar of a bicycle in place.

Abstract: A three-wheeled scooter apparatus for providing a scooter for usage in extreme environments that has a stable and safe structure which can be utilized by various types of individuals in an upright position. The three-wheeled scooter apparatus includes a frame having a center member and a lower structure, a front wheel rotatably attached to the frame, a pair of rear wheels rotatably attached to the lower structure of the frame, a support platform secured to the lower structure forming a flat support surface for the user to stand upon, and a pair of guard members secured to the side portions of the lower structure for protecting the feet of the user. A pair of side arms extend from the lower structure for providing additional support to the rear wheels. A brake member is preferably positioned adjacent to each of the rear wheels for allowing slowing and stopping of the vehicle during travel. The rear wheels are preferably angled upwardly and inwardly for increasing straight line tracking during operation.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle. The apparatus includes a base, a mount movably secured to the base and one or more hitches attached to the mount. The mount may rotate, pivot, translate, or otherwise move in relation to the base in order to move the hitch between various positions including one or more towing positions and at least one stored or stowed position. The hitch, or hitches, may also be movably secured to the mount for additional flexibility in configuring the apparatus in the towing and stowed positions. Additionally, when multiple hitches are provided, each of the multiple hitches may be configured as different size or style of hitch such that a user may select one of the hitches depending on the intended use thereof.

Abstract: A cleated overshoe and snowshoe with a binding for accepting the overshoe. The overshoe includes a fastener for tightening the overshoe around a shoe. The overshoe also has a sole with one or more claws. The claws have apertures for receiving tabs or similar protrusions. The claws fit into a step-in binding on the snowshoe. The snowshoe has an outer frame, a decking, and a decking strap and the step-in binding is secured to the decking strap. The binding has a connection point for coupling each claw of the overshoe to the binding. In one embodiment, the binding also includes a base plate, a lift mounted to the base plate, a heel plate mounted to the lift, and a latch tab mounted to the heel plate. The latch tab is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the latch tab secures the claws of the overshoe in a position where the claws are coupled to the connection point.

Abstract: A leaning angle adjusting device is disclosed to adjust the leaning angle of the seat back on a stroller. The invention includes a flexible strap on the back of the seat back for providing support and a constraining element on the strap. The constraining element can arbitrarily adjust the support length of the strap so that the leaning angle of the seat back can vary within a desired range. The disclosed adjusting device is not only simple in operation but also provides a good positioning effect. The seat back is thus stably maintained at the leaning angle.

Abstract: A stroller includes armrests (3), rear legs (1) pivotally joined to the armrests (3), respectively, a handle (5) pivotally joined to the armrests (3), and brackets (4) connecting the handle (5) and the rear legs (1). The brackets (4) engage with locking members (6) mounted on lower end parts of side pipes of the handle (5). Holding members (10) are supported on sides of the side pipes opposite to sides of the same with which the brackets (4) are in contact of the side pipes b pins (70), respectively. When the stroller is folded in two, the stopping parts (6b) of the locking members (6) and the stopping parts (10a) of the holding members (10) are engaged, respectively.

Abstract: A thin compressible overhead airbag module provides inflatable overhead passive restraint protection to out of position occupants within a vehicle. The flat module design is compressed following assembly, making the compressed module thin enough to be mounted in the overhead space between the vehicle roof skin and the interior headliner. The general design includes an inflator, an inflatable cushion, and a 2-piece compressible housing. The compressible housing provides substantially more packaging space for the cushion. The roof area design allows the use of a longer, small diameter inflator. Upon activation, the car forward location of the inflator relative to the inflatable cushion forces the housing to deform below the inflator. The inflation force generated by the inflator effectively pulls the inflatable cushion out of the airbag module.

Abstract: An air-bag in the form of an inflatable curtain has a plurality of zones each provided with vertically extending cells defined by seams. Uninflatable regions are provided, the uninflatable regions being provided with oval apertures. On deployment of the inflatable curtain, the oval apertures will distend to become circular, enabling the uninflated region effectively to stretch to moderate the tension generated between two anchoring points connected by straps to the lower edge of the air-bag.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) comprises an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) inflatable in a first direction away from a vehicle roof (18) into a position between a side structure (16) of the vehicle (12) and a vehicle occupant. An elongated member (70) is connected to the side structure (16) and has a first end (72), an opposite second end (76) and a length measured between the first and second ends. An element (100) is connected to the protection device (14) and at least partially encircles the elongated member (70). The element (100) is slidable along the elongated member (70) in the first direction when the protection device (14) is inflated. The element (100) includes at least one portion (150, 212) that engages the elongated member (70) and blocks the element from sliding along the elongated member in a direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: An airbag system for a motor vehicle has an airbag that is deployed upon inflation with a gas from a folded state into the vehicle interior. An inflation device supplies gas for inflating the airbag. A sensing device senses deployment of the airbag to the effect that the temporal and spatial sequence involved in opening the folds of the airbag is detected. A control device controls the inflation process as a function of deployment sensing.

Abstract: A method of folding a gas bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system comprises the following steps: unfolding the gas bag between a base and a hold-down, a traction envelope extending around the gas bag and being passed through the hold-down at a first end, a first lead-through of the traction envelope through the hold-down being contoured so as to correspond to that required of the gas bag when folded; pulling out the traction envelope by means of the first end from a space between the base and the hold-down such that the gas bag is pushed together inside the traction envelope. There is further proposed a gas bag folded by such method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brake pedal push-prevention structure of a vehicle. The structure has an active stopper formed between an upper steering shaft and a universal joint of a lower steering shaft. The active stopper is positioned in front of the brake pedal to prevent the brake pedal from being pushed toward the driver during a car crash, thereby potentially reducing injury to the driver's leg and improving the safety of the vehicle.

Abstract: To provide a meter cover structure capable of enhancing the visibility of a meter, and preventing, even if an object comes in contact with a meter cover, the meter from being damaged by the contact with the object. A meter cover structure includes a meter, and a meter cover disposed over a fuel tank. The meter cover has an opening portion in which the meter is disposed. A chamfer portion having a linear cross-section tilted downwardly toward the front side is formed at an edge portion, on the rear side of the opening portion, of the meter cover. An upper surface portion of the meter is tilted such that a tilting angle of the upper surface portion of the meter with respect to the chamfer portion of the meter cover is different from a tilting angle of the upper surface portion of the meter with respect to an upper surface portion, continuous to the rear end of the chamfer portion, of the meter cover.

Abstract: A device for highlighting text on a page includes a flat base member having an adhesive affixed to one of its sides for temporarily holding the base member against the page. A marker can then be used to highlight selected text by depositing a translucent ink on the base member as it is held against the page. Also, the base member can be provided with a clear coating, on the side opposite the adhesive, that will act to dry the ink and retain a residue thereof over the selected text. After use, the device can be lifted and removed from the page without altering the page.

Abstract: The invention concerns a supply connection device (10) for a fluid pressure system, wherein a connection (30) comprises a head (35) designed to be axially received in a body (11) of a supply intake (12), and wherein the connection (30) is capable of being locked in front position axially engaged in the supply intake body (11) by locking means (60), which consist of a globally symmetrical U-shaped pin with two transverse locking branches (62), the connection (30) being unlocked from the body (11), for axially releasing, at least partly, rearward the connection (30) outside the body (11), by elastic deformation of the locking means (60) which results from the co-operation between at least a part (66) of the locking branches (62) and at least a part (17) of the body (11) under the action of a releasing force exerted on the locking means (60) along a transverse direction (T1), the elastic deformation is obtained by exerting a releasing force by thrusting on a connecting section (61) of the two branches (62) of th