Abstract: A device having a mechanical safety interlock is disclosed. The device has at least one moveable part contained in a housing. The moveable part is accessible through an opening in the housing. The device includes a cover for covering the opening. The mechanical safety interlock includes an actuator attached to the cover and a mechanical driver supported in the housing adjacent the moveable part. The driver is biased away from the moveable part to a disengaged position to interrupt transmission of mechanical movement from the driver to the moveable part. When the cover is brought to cover the opening, the actuator engages the driver to bring the driver to an engaged position to allow the moveable part to tap mechanical movement of the driver to thereby be driven.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a multi-position print media feed tray are described. In one embodiment, a print media feed-tray comprises a structure for holding print media. The print media feed-tray further comprises a coupling device for orienting the structure relative to a printing device. The coupling device can be capable of orienting the structure in at least two positions from which print media can be received by the printing device from the structure.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth a painting implement which enables the user to mix paint and to clean conventional paint rollers utilizing a hand drill. The painting implement is selectively adjustable to be configured to mix paint and to support a paint roller for cleaning, thereby being capable of providing several functions. Implements of different diameters may be provided, for cleaning and using an assortment of sizes of paint rollers. The implement is provided with a paddle member that is perforated and of a geometric wave-like form to enhance mixing.

Abstract: In a cosmetic applicator unit that comprises two different applicators, each having a stem, the applicators being interconnected in the vicinity of the free ends of the stems, it is provided that each applicator is lodged in a reservoir; that each reservoir has a neck with an external thread; and that the necks are screwed into coupling members for interconnection of the two reservoirs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pen which includes a marking device, the pen being operative to mark a visible path onto a surface, the marking device being electronically controllable to change an attribute of the path, the pen including a user interface whereby a user may modify the attribute, the pen including at least one sensing device for sensing images or colors or both.

Abstract: A portable apparatus adapted for applying an adhesive and mastic roofing material is provided which allows one operator to use smaller, more maneuverable containers of roofing mastic for use in applying roofing materials and adhesives to roofing surfaces.

Abstract: Here is disclosed a thrust-out type container for a rod-like article such as a lipstick basically comprising a body and a cap. The body has an axis C extending in a vertical direction and comprises, around the axis C and radially outward from the axis C, a movable member, an inner cylindrical tube, an outer cylindrical tube and a control tube in this order. An intermediate cylindrical tube is interposed between the outer cylindrical tube and the control tube. The intermediate cylindrical tube is fixed to the control tube and rotatable around the outer cylindrical tube. An outer peripheral surface of the intermediate cylindrical tube and an inner peripheral surface of the cap come in air-tight contact with each other. The intermediate cylindrical tube extends downward beyond respective lower ends of the inner and outer cylindrical tubes and has a bottom covering the respective lower ends of these tubes.

Abstract: A cartridge type stick-shaped cosmetic material feeding container 1 comprises a cartridge 2 and a container body 3, and the cartridge 2 rotatably connects a base cylinder 20 and a front cylinder 10 having an opening hole 11 through which a stick-shaped cosmetic material A advances and retreats. The stick-shaped cosmetic material A is retained by claws 32 at a front end of a core chuck member 30 inserted and an O-ring 4 is wound to an outer circumference of the base cylinder 20. Due to a feeding mechanism in the cartridge 2, the stick-shaped cosmetic material A retained by the core chuck member 30 advances and retreats along the front cylinder 10 with rotations of the front cylinder 10 and the base cylinder 20. The feeding mechanism of the cartridge 2 inserted in the container body 3 functions when the base cylinder 20 and the container body 3 synchronously rotate by frictional resistance of an inner circumference of the container body and the O-ring 4 wound to the base cylinder 20.

Abstract: A cosmetic application and mixing system for liquid or semi-solid cosmetic products comprising, in combination: (a) a reservoir for containing the cosmetic product, the reservoir having an internal diameter D1, and at least one open end having threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface thereof; (b) an applicator for the cosmetic product comprising a cosmetic applicator portion on a stationary curved rod attached to a cap, the cosmetic applicator portion having a free end, and the cap having threaded engaging means of pitch P1, designed to mate with threaded engaging means having pitch P1 on the outer surface of the reservoir, wherein when the cap is rotated to affix or remove it from the reservoir, the free end of the cosmetic applicator portion moves in a pitch circle having a pitch P2 and a diameter D2, wherein P1 = P2 and D1 > D2.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning head, a housing connected to the cleaning head and configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, and a pivot link pivotally attached to the housing about a pivot point. The pivot point is positioned to allow contact between the actuator rod and the pivot link. In addition, a shaft assembly including a core is slidably disposed within the shaft assembly, with the slidable core being adapted to rotate the pivot link about the pivot point, and a handle is attached to the shaft assembly including a trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism is adapted to move the slidable core toward the housing, which then pivots the pivot link, ultimately bringing the actuator rod into contact with the cap and causing a dispensing of contents of the canister.

Abstract: A device for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod on the housing configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, a shaft connected to the housing, and a linkage to reverse a triggering force so that the actuator pushes against the overcap. Attachments can be provided in front of the sprayer nozzle, such as a shroud to limit back spray, a rake to disturb soil prior to treatment, a tapered director to focus spray in corners, or a fan shaped outlet to provide a wide spray.

Abstract: There is provided an oral irrigator including a main body and a brush assembly. The main body has an elongated shaft, a connector connected to the elongated shaft, and a receiving cavity connected to the neck for receiving and retaining a brush assembly. The oral irrigator is adapted to work in conjunction with a mechanism for providing pressurized liquid (e.g. a pump).

Abstract: A loop-type binder comprises tongues (4) attached on its back cover for holding document sheets, and these tongues (4) constantly increase in thickness from their base (6) to their tip (9), thus comprising a deflection resistant tip and an elastic staff at their base. The radius of the joining area (15) from the tongue to the base is by several times smaller on the side facing the back cover than the radius of the joining area (14) on the side that faces the front cover. The stopper (13) that retains the tongue when the binder is open is integrated into the tongue by a slope (12). This tongue design facilitates convenient and gentle handling and storage of documents (FIG. 2).

Abstract: Ring binder mechanism with special pronged fasteners secured thereto for fastening it to a binder, the special fastener per se, and a method of making the fasteners involving sheet metal stamping.

Abstract: A notebook that has a latch for securing the closure of the notebook wherein the latch uses a writing utensil to secure the closure of the notebook. In some embodiments, the latch comprises a loop. The main body of the notebook has an opening that corresponds to the shape of the loop such that when the notebook closes, the loop can substantially pass through the opening. A writing utensil or other instrument shaped like a writing utensil is then inserted into the loop, securing the closure of the notebook. Some embodiments include one or more additional loops through which the writing utensil is inserted.

Abstract: A retaining plate is provided for use in the assembly of a chair to couple a J-back to a tilt mechanism. The J-back is provided with a number of mounting holes. Similarly, the tilt mechanism is provided with a number mounting holes that can be aligned with the mounting holes in the J-back. The retaining plate has a number of mounting holes disposed therethrough that are located to align with the mounting holes of the J-back and the tilt mechanism. The plate also includes a nut-retaining wall that is formed around the mounting holes and that is dimensioned to hold a threaded nut. The plate has a mechanism that is used to couple the plate to the tilt mechanism. In use, nuts may be placed within and held by the nut-retaining wall, and the plate may be coupled to the tilt mechanism so that the J-back may be coupled to the tilt mechanism by threading bolts into the nuts, the nuts being held in place by the nut-retaining walls.

Abstract: A locating plate for locating a first piece of rotary machinery relative to a second piece of rotary machinery is provided. The plate has a first periphery surface for mating with a first receiving surface of the first piece of rotary machinery and a second periphery surface for mating with a second receiving surface of the second piece of rotary machinery. The plate also has at least one attaching device for use in attaching the plate to the first piece of rotary machinery and at least one removal device for use in removing the plate from the first piece of rotary machinery. The plate is removably attachable to the second piece of rotary machinery, and the second periphery surface is sizable independently from the first periphery surface.

Abstract: A connection system to interconnect members of a vehicular steering linkage system has a first steering module and a second steering member adapted to receive the first steering module. A clearance exists between the first steering module and the second steering member. The first steering module includes a first steering member and a fastener. The fastener is adapted to secure the first and second steering members together.

Abstract: A pivot mechanism is arranged between a first portion and a second portion of an appliance. The pivot mechanism includes a first ring member, a first humpback bridge, a positioning base and a shaft. The first ring member is disposed on the first portion and having a first engaging element on the peripheral surface thereof. The first humpback bridge is disposed on the second portion and having a second engaging element on the top surface thereof, wherein the first humpback bridge is resilient and flexible. The positioning base is coupled with the second portion and having a first positioning hole.

Abstract: In order to provide a connecting means for the releasable connection of a first component and a second component, in particular, for the releasable connection of furniture and machine parts, comprising a first connecting element arranged on the first component and a second connecting element arranged on the second component, wherein the first connecting element and the second connecting element are releasably connected to one another in the connected state of the components and one of the connecting elements comprises a retaining part which interacts with the other one of the connecting elements in a retaining position such that any relative movement of the first connecting element and the second connecting element along a direction of connection is prevented and which allows a relative movement of the first connecting element and the second connecting element along the direction of connection in a release position, which makes a reliable releasable connection of two components with one another possible witho

Abstract: A reinforcing bar connector is disclosed, which includes two male connectors respectively welded to one end of each of two reinforcing bars, each male connector having at least one radially extended protrusion, two female connector elements respectively fitted over the periphery of said male connectors and abutted radially against each other to hold said male connectors in a line, each female connector element having at least two concavities for engagement with the at least one radially extended protrusion of each of the male connectors, and a sleeve axially sleeved onto the female connector elements to lock the female connector elements.

Abstract: A shaft retainer particularly suitable for securing bearings on a motor shaft, the retainer having an annular core with a central opening for engaging the shaft in an interference fit, and a plurality of equally spaced biasing elements about the periphery of the core.

Abstract: A connector for fixing a screw to a hollow tube comprises a rectangular elongate cylindrical sleeve that fits inside the tube. Opposing convergent members are drawn towards each other by threading forward the screw nut through rotating the converging member to urge the sleeve parts radially outwards to fix the connector firmly inside the tube. Alternatively the operation of the convergent members can be carried out by a screwdriver from the left-side by rotating the screw forward.

Abstract: A printing press racking board and corner angle support, both preferably formed via injection molding processes. The racking board is a generally flat member having stiffening ribs and stiffening rod inserts attached to the bottom surface so that the board can exhibit the required stiffness. Hand holds and finger holes are included to facilitate moving the racking board. The corner angle support has two members extending perpendicularly from each other. Each member has flanges which can support a racking board, and each member also includes stiffening ribs to increase stiffness. The racking board and supports are both lighter than the prior art, and yet both exhibit the required stiffness. Also, racking board and supports are less likely to splinter and fracture, and thus exhibit a longer user life.

Abstract: The fluid-filled retractable speed bump (Vehicle Restrictor) can be used in a traffic environment in which it is impractical to use a traditional speed bump. When integrated with an appropriate traffic management system, it can be used to impede the position and speed of vehicles for improved traffic management and the prevention of vehicular collisions involving pedestrians, trains, and other vehicles. The invention transfers fluid between a reservoir volume and an active volume to present or withdraw impedance to motor vehicles using a retractable restriction surface. The fluid also distributes the vehicle's loading forces to static structural components rather than mechanical moving parts. Reduced stress within fewer moving components minimizes the frequency and magnitude of maintenance compared to other such retractable devices.

Abstract: The current invention is a combined process employing several apparatus for removing and replacing rigid pavement sections in highways, bridge decks, airport runways, and various other similar structures. A lifting frame which acts to remove damaged slabs in a single operation also is used to reinstall a replacement slab or panel while acting as external reinforcement and also serving to align the replacement panel in the void left by the removed section while under bedding material is installed and cured under the new panel. This invention also utilizes a unique saw cutting method and joint splicing method which accomplish a completed removal and replacement process which is faster, cheaper, and stronger than prior art methods. The current invention reduces the downtime required for replacement of transportation system facilities using rigid pavement, which are in need of repair by replacement.

Abstract: A drain seal for rapidly sealing the apertures in a drain grate, the drain seal composed of a mat of polymeric material and having a pair of opposing sealing surfaces and internally disposed reinforcement members to increase structural integrity.

Abstract: The invention employs the principle that the force of buoyancy received by a body immersed in a liquid is determined by the density of the liquid and the extent or depth of immersion in the liquid and is unrelated to the displacement of the liquid by the body, thereby reducing the total size and weight of devices providing buoyant support. Buoyant support is provided to bodies in a manner that permits devices to be made for the measurement of both small and large weights and for support of the human body for the purpose of relieving the pressure induced trauma and skin abrasion otherwise incurred by bedridden patients, such as burn victims and those requiring extended or continual bed rest. A tub-like cavity that closely conforms in size and shape to the part of the body to be immersed is made to contain and float a human body on a volume of liquid that equals only a fraction of the body's weight.

Abstract: Device for retaining water comprising a foundation, a retaining wall movably attached to the foundation and a shore movably, particularly hingingly, attached to the foundation, in which the shore and the retaining wall are movably, particularly hingingly, attached to each other, and in which the retaining wall is provided with at least an internal longitudinal hinge about which the retaining wall can be turned.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the conversion of waste materials derived from gypsum mining and processing, such as existing gypsum stacks, into waste containment or landfill facilities. Advantageously, waste containment facilities and business methods according to the invention enable the creation of a positive revenue stream from previously negative assets such as gypsum stacks. Methods of the invention include the creation of waste containment facilities from existing gypsum stacks, or from the on-site formation of containment facilities from waste gypsum or other waste minerals as they are transported and positioned at a waste site. Waste containment facilities created according to the invention can be used for the short-term, long-term or permanent storage of waste materials such as solid waste, community refuse materials, biomass, industrial waste, phosphate waste, and for composting or otherwise processing materials such as biomass.

Abstract: A method of injecting steam into a landfill is provided. The steam enhances methane gas production in the landfill during the anaerobic phase, accelerates decomposition/biodegradation of the organic component of the trash prism during both the aerobic and anaerobic phases, and increases the rate of settlement of the landfill. A method of introducing a gaseous anaerobic fertilizer into the landfill is also provided. The fertilizer accelerates the decomposition/biodegradation of the organic component of the trash prism. A method of reducing the volume of a plastic component of the trash prism is provided, wherein the temperature and pressure of injected steam are raised to a level sufficient to melt plastic. Finally, a method of reducing the volume of a quantity of refuse prior to placing the refuse in a landfill is provided, wherein the refuse is heated to melt a plastic component of the refuse.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for replacing pipe, in which the existing underground pipe is fractured or cut into fragments, which are forced inward so that they pass through the tool. The tool has breaking members that extend radially outwards and backwards from a nose such that, when the tool is pulled through an existing underground pipe, the breaking members are forced against the inside of the existing underground pipe, thereby breaking it. The fragments are forced inwards by the leading edge of the cylindrical base of the tool and pass through a bore in the cylindrical base. In this way the replacement of existing underground pipe is made possible without expanding the cavity of the existing underground pipe. The tool may additionally include a pipe guide for guiding replacement pipe into place behind the tool as the tool is pulled through the existing underground pipe. The fragments pass through the pipe guide and into the replacement pipe.

Abstract: A substantially rigid riser to offshore platform connector and a process of using the connector allows a riser to be preloaded and adjustably positioned relative to the offshore platform. The connector allows the riser tensile load to be limited by preloading and adjustably positioning the connector. In the preferred embodiment, hydraulic cylinders are used to preload the connector as well as to partially or fully support the riser during maintenance or repair procedures.

Abstract: A method for driving a sheet pile (10) into the ground comprises the steps of providing a sheet pile (10) comprising at least one sheet pile interlock (14) having an interlock chamber (20); inserting an obturating device (16) into said interlock chamber (20); driving said sheet pile (10) into the ground; withdrawing said obturating device (16) from said interlock chamber (20). Important features of the method are that said obturating device (16) comprises an inflatable tube (21); that said inflatable tube (21) is inflated after said obturating device (16) has been inserted into said interlock chamber (20) and before said sheet pile (10) is driven into the ground; and that said inflatable tube (21) is again deflated before it is withdrawn from interlock chamber (20).

Abstract: In a cutting tool such as an end mill, router bit, tap, thread mill, or other form of insertable rotary tooling, the edge from the center of the tool to the cutting diameter is not a straight line, but instead assumes an arcuate shape. This increases the clearance associated with the center of the tool. In one disclosed example, an arc-ended, ½-inch diameter tool according to the invention starting with a 4-degree dish angle but transitioning to a larger angle of 8 degrees results in a clearance of 0.35, an amount double to the straight-line cut of at 4 degrees, which results in a clearance of 0.0175 drop at center. Broadly, any change in dish angle from lower to higher to increase clearance is anticipated by the invention, including zero degrees to 10 degrees of more, and so forth.

Abstract: This invention relates to stepless speed change bench drill, comprising a pedestal, a vertical post mounted on the pedestal, a worktable and a cabinet mounted on the vertical post, a driving shaft and a main shaft mounted on the upper portion of the cabinet, a motor for transmitting power to the driving shaft, a motor movable wheel and a motor stationary wheel mounted on the driving shaft, and a main shaft movable wheel and a main shaft stationary wheel mounted on the main shaft, a speed regulation shaft provided with a threaded section and mounted between the driving shaft and the main shaft, the threaded section is engaged with a threaded hole formed on a bearing block, the bearing block is simultaneously mounted on the main shaft, the speed regulation shaft is rotated by a speed regulation hand wheel.

Abstract: A circulating tool for cutting of workpieces including a carrier element that bears at least one cutter blade insert in an exactly positioned manner. A device is provided for adjusting the position of the insert relative to the carrier element and a clamping device is provided using a clamping claw, with which the insert can be fixed in the adjusted position relative to the carrier element in that the clamping claw presses the insert flat against a support surface. In order to be able to use indexable inserts of any form without providing weakening openings and to obtain the greatest possible measure of free space for configuring the tool and shaving removal with a space-saving configuration of the adjusting and clamping apparatus, the insert is accommodated in a pocket of the clamping claw and the support surface is directly constructed on the carrier element.

Abstract: A cutting point for a drill including a body having a periphery. The cutting point includes a leading cutting lip and a trailing cutting lip and a central chisel edge extending between the leading and trailing cutting lips and defining two symmetrical drill point halves. Each drill point half includes a primary relief surface, a secondary relief surface and a third relief surface. The third relief surface is inclined at an angle greater than the secondary relief surface and the secondary relief surface is inclined at an angle greater than primary relief surface.

Abstract: A modified prior art twist drill embodies structural features that require less energy to drill a hole during a normal plunge operation and allow for lateral cutting movement during extraction of the twist drill from a drilled work piece.

Abstract: A numerical-control milling machine having a supporting frame; a worktable fitted to the supporting frame so as to oscillate about a substantially horizontal first axis of rotation, and in turn having two rotary platforms, each for accommodating a workpiece; and two independent work units, each of which is fitted movably to the supporting frame, alongside the worktable, is positioned facing a corresponding platform, and provides for machining the workpiece on the platform; the two work units selectively operating either asynchronously, to machine the workpieces fixed to the two platforms independently of each other, or synchronously to perform the same machining operations simultaneously on the workpieces fixed to the two platforms.

Abstract: A tool holder unclamp mechanism for a milling machine eliminates compressive forces upon the coolant seals conventionally installed in integral tool and workpiece coolant systems for such machines. The present mechanism is particularly well adapted for installation in Haas and similar milling machines, and comprises a conventional Deublin union modified for installation atop the drawbar actuating piston of the machine, with the drawbar actuating mechanism imparting its forces peripherally around the concentric Deublin union. The Deublin union includes an internal coolant bypass, thereby eliminating coolant leakage past the conventional seal location and into the spindle bearings. As the carbide coolant seals between non-rotating and rotating components are contained within the Deublin union, no impact forces are imparted to those seals during tool change operations when the present invention is installed in the machine, thereby greatly prolonging seal life and reducing seal and spindle bearing replacement.

Abstract: A boring head is disclosed in which a plurality of boring tools provide a plurality of simultaneous cuts to a workpiece. A tool holder supports the plurality of boring tools generally perpendicular to a bore axis, so as to increase the rate of a boring operation.

Abstract: A rotatable clamping device (10) which can clamp a corner fitting of a freight container to an underlying support, and comprising: a main housing (11) which defines an upright cylindrical passage (12) in which an actuator shaft (13) is rotatably mounted; a clamping head (14) secured to an upper end of the actuator shaft (13) and rotatable with the shaft between a release position and a clamping position with respect to a corresponding corner fitting; actuator means (15) coupled with the shaft (13) and operative to rotate the clamping head (14) at least from the clamping position to the release position; and a detent arrangement (16) acting between the outer surface of the shaft (13) and the inner wall surface of the cylindrical passage and operative to define a detent position and permit location of the shaft in at least one predetermined angular setting relative to the passage which corresponds to at least one of the release and clamping positions of the head: in which the detent arrangement comprises at lea

Abstract: A load tying assembly consisting of first and second hook plates, each having a plurality of hook receiving apertures therethrough; and at least a first “T” hook having first and second hook ends, the “T” hook being insertable between the first and second hook plates for respective engagement of the first and second hooks ends with a pair of apertures among the first and second pluralities of hook apertures.

Abstract: Dismountable clip, comprising a stem part (11), an entry end (13), and a hole edge attachment end (12), intended for insertion into a hole.

Abstract: An expandable body of expansion bolt comprises an upper section having a hollow upper circular member including a cut and a connection member coupled to the upper section, and a hollow lower circular member including a cut and a dent with the connection member received therein; a middle section having a plurality of parallel longitudinal slots; and a lower section having a plurality of substantially rectangular members on a lower portion. In operation, a piece of object is fastened between lower portion of the lower section and the middle section by driving the bolt in response to an insertion of the bolt through the body and the piece of object. A variety of configurations of upper section and circular members are provided for enhancing the positioning of the expandable body and guiding of the thread of bolt.

Abstract: A unitary bolt for repairing cracked or broken flanges to which the base of a toilet is mounted is characterized by its structure comprising a threaded bolt that extends upwardly from, and is fixedly attached to, an arcuate plate. The repair bolt may be inserted under the damaged flange by sliding the plate under the damaged or cracked flange such that the plate will span the damaged portion and the threaded bolt may fit into a notch provided or formed on the flange such that removal and replacement of the flange is not necessary for proper re-seating of the toilet.

Abstract: A fastener is formed of an axially extending shaft (2) and a driving head on the end directed away from the setting direction, and has on its underside or first side (9) for the prevention of unintended loosening, a plurality of webs (12) extending radially from the longitudinal axis (L) of the shaft up to the external periphery (11) of the underside (9). The webs (12) having a substantially trapezoidal cross-section, are limited by a face surface (13) on the underside (9), extending between two flank surfaces.

Abstract: This invention pertains fasteners which are characterized by easy insertion and extraordinarily difficult separation of items that they attach together. This is achieved by a combination of snapping segments with an elastic body disposed at least under the head of the fastener. The snapping segments may comprise anti-opening and/or anti-sliding portions, which immensely increase the strength with which the fasteners hold the objects together. The elastic body in the vicinity of the bottom section of the fasteners also provides water and gas proof properties, as well as elimination of squeaking noises. Vehicles comprising objects connected together by the fastening devices described and claimed herein are part of the instant invention.

Abstract: An assembly unit includes a component including at least one through hole and at least one screw. The screw is associated with the through hole of the component. The screw is designed and arranged to produce a thread. The screw includes a head and a supporting surface to face the component. The screw includes a shank at least partly including a thread. The screw in the region of the shank and close to the supporting surface includes an annular channel, the diameter of the annular channel being less than the core diameter of the thread of the screw and the effective axial length of the annular channel being more than the axial length of the through hole. The diameter of the through hole of the component is more than the core diameter of the thread of the screw and being less than the outer diameter of the thread of the screw.