Abstract: A component placement apparatus including a head mount having at least one pick and place head; component carrier; and component receiver, the at least one pick and place head being arranged to pick up a component from the component carrier and place it on the component receiver, wherein the head mount is movable to move the at least one pick and place head in a single plane; the component carrier is movable in a plane transverse to the at least one pick and place head at a pick up position; and the component receiver is movable in a plane transverse to the at least one pick and place head at a placement position.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an electrostatic member 33 for holding a substrate 45 in a process chamber 80 containing erosive process gas. The method comprises the steps of forming an electrostatic member 33 comprising an insulator or dielectric layer 35 covering an electrically conductive layer, and shaping the electrostatic member 33 to form a dielectric covered electrode and an electrical connector 55 attached to the dielectric covered electrode 50 to conduct charge to the dielectric covered electrode 50.

Abstract: The present invention is a strengthened fiber optic cable and the process for inserting the strengthened cable into a duct. The invention consists of pre-coating a fiber optic waveguide with an ultra violet (UV)/visible light curable resin such that the resin buffers the fiber optic waveguide. The pre-coated fiber optic waveguide is then cured in an UV/visible light oven at a temperature at ambient or above. An UV/visible light curable resin is pre-heated to a selected temperature and the buffered fiber optic waveguide and the at least one reinforcing fiber are transported through a binding resin bath, the fiber optic waveguide maintaining linear alignment throughout the bath as at least one reinforcing fiber is disposed about the fiber optic waveguide. The resin coated fiber optic waveguide and the least one reinforcing fiber are then cured in an UV/visible light curing station so as to form a fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A multilayer printed board compound comprises at least two planely superposed printed boards, each of which having an electrically insulating mother board, electrically conductive circuit paths, which are provided on at least one side of the mother board, and recesses, which are defined laterally by the circuit paths and towards the mother board by the mother board; and at least one preimpregnated board, which is disposed between the printed boards for joining the printed boards; wherein the recesses, which are disposed between the mother boards of the respective printed boards, are filled substantially entirely with a synthetic resin paste; and wherein the at least two printed boards and the at least one preimpregnated board are joined by pressing.

Abstract: A semiautomatic method for digital feature separation uses a trained sample selected by an operator using a software “eye dropper” tool or a similar region-of-interest tool to sample features of interest on a stored digital image of, for example, an electronic component such as pads, bumps or leads of the component. Pixels from the sampled features are analyzed and plotted based on their color hue and saturation values or gray scale intensity values. The range of such values is chosen by a user. A second digital image is then compared to the sampled feature data gathered by the “eye dropper” tool. If the color and intensity values of the pixels from the second digital image fall within a user defined acceptable absolute value range, then the locations and values of those pixels in the image are saved.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fabricating uniform splices for stranded cables. A joint for a stranded cable can be formed by inserting the ends of two cables into an electrically conductive splice band which, in turn, is inserted into a coil or inductor. The splice is fabricated by a process known as magnetic pulse forming, or magnetic pulse welding wherein a very large electrical current of short duration is directed through the coil or inductor from a charged capacitor bank. The resulting magnetic field in the coil or inductor induces a magnetic field on the splice band, compressing the splice band uniformly around the circumference of the two cable ends being spliced. In the case of magnetic pulse welding, the splice not only uniformly compresses the stranded cables, but a weld is also created between the inner diameter of the sleeve and the adjacent stranded cables.

Abstract: A connection component for making connections to a microelectronic element is made by providing leads on a surface of a polymeric layer and etching the polymeric layer to partially detach the leads from the polymeric layer, leaving a portion of each lead releasably connected to the polymeric layer by a small polymeric connecting element which can be broken or peeled away from the lead. Leads in a connecting element may be covered by an insulating jacket applied by a coating process, and the insulating jacket may in turn be covered by a conductive layer so that each lead becomes a miniature coaxial cable. This arrangement provides immunity to interference and facilitates operation at high speeds.

Abstract: Metallic track members having locking slots designed for receiving and retaining metallic stud members that contain construction aids enable the assembly of metallic frames used in the construction of buildings. A flat metallic strip is converted to a W-shaped metallic track member by a series of stamping, bending and severing steps. U-shaped stud members, manufactured in a similar manner are inserted into the track members and held relatively stable by upper and lower track members. An upper track member can be the same shaped design as the lower member or can be U-shaped with stud retaining means into which the stud members can slip-fit. The process for manufacturing is adaptable for computer aided manufacturing using data from the computer aid design of the building. Manufacturing equipment for the manufacture of the construction members is relatively light-weight and can be transported to the job site.

Abstract: A panel assembly for transferring fluids from one location to another comprises a panel structure with openings, a nozzle projecting through each opening and a sleeve affixed between the nozzle and its respective opening. Each nozzle includes a tubular portion with a connection end adapted for connection to a transfer conduit. The connection ends of the nozzles are preferably aligned with a common reference plane. Each sleeve has an outer surface with a length that is greater than a combination of a thickness of the panel and any deformity on the panel. With this arrangement, alignment of the connection ends with the common reference plane is independent of any deformity on the panel. A method of constructing a panel assembly includes determining if any defects are present on the inner surface of the tubular portion before installing the nozzle on the panel, and precluding potential inner surface defects during installation of the nozzle on the panel.

Abstract: A building panel constructed of a gypsum-cement-catalyst formulation molded in layers and including a rigid stud framework. The layers include surface layers, a fire resistant layer and an insulating layer, as well as reinforcement and building paper. A modified panel is molded in layers with structural strength provided by a grid providing spaced apart wire panels.

Abstract: A method of reducing hard machining time, and correspondingly increasing hard machining tooling life, of a non plunging type constant velocity joint for use in reduced angle applications. The method comprises forming a recess having a larger formed radius in a portion of the ball track and cage track areas that is non-functional in low angle operations prior to heat treat hardening. The new process results in a significant reduction of approximately forty-five percent in the hard machining of the ball and cage track surfaces.

Abstract: A cutter, for cutting various surfaces having various curvatures, having a blade assembly and a housing. The blade assembly includes a first blade and a second blade, each having an inner edge and an outer edge, and a guide mounted between the first blade and second blade adjacent to the inner edges thereof. The first blade has a first cutting surface and the second blade has a second cutting surface which are each oriented toward the guide. The first cutting surface is convex toward the guide and the second cutting surface is concave toward the guide, wherein the user may cut concave or convex surfaces by selectively using one of the blades.

Abstract: A nail clipper of this invention has a somewhat V-shaped handle portion formed of a first upper handle and a second lower handle each of which is pivotally mounted with respect to the other, and movable toward the other. A nail holder, having an arcuate slot for the receipt of an artificial nail, extends forwardly from the lower handle. A cutter assembly having a forwardly disposed arcuate blade edge, is slidably mounted and interconnected to the upper handle's movement whereby it is actuated forwardly over the nail holder to carry out a cutting motion against a nail disposed in the nail holder's slot, upon the application of force to the two handles and moved rearwardly by a release of the grip of the upper portion. The apparatus also includes an elevation setter which may be used for controlling the size of cut of a nail inserted into the nail holder slot. A sizing tool may be employed with the elevation setter to preset the length of the nail to be worn.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pizza cutting device that allows the user to cut a pizza in uniform, evenly-sized pieces on a consistent basis. The cutter consists of a circular frame that has a series of blades spanning across its hollow interior diameter. Sized so that the entire pizza fits within the interior diameter, the user simply presses down on a pair of handles located on the outside of the frame and the blades cut the pizza into uniform, even slices.

Abstract: For a power saw, a dust-capturing device composed of two sides shields with one side shield having an exhaust duct adapted to be attached to a hose of an external vacuum and a rear panel to aid in capturing and containing dust generated by the saw's use; and the other side shield having a top and rear beveled portion disposed toward the saw to aid in capturing and containing dust generated by the saw's use. The side shields may be of a one-piece or two-piece construction and are adapted to be securely attached to a saw at or near the upper blade guard of the saw. Capturing dust with only one side shield is effective; but, use of both side shields increases the effectiveness. The attachment mechanism to attach the device to the saw may be stationary or adjustable to accommodate any adjustments necessary for varying depths of cuts.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus having a pivotable blade holder includes a blade housing with an internal blade cavity with a blade opening to the outside of the housing. A blade holder adapted for removably retaining a cutting blade having a cutting edge is pivotally mounted within the housing for pivotal movement about a lateral pivot axis between a fully retracted position and a cutting position. The fully retracted position is such that the cutting edge of a cutting blade retained by the blade holder does not protrude through the blade opening to the outside of the blade housing. A cutting position is one in which the cutting edge of the cutting blade extends through the blade opening to the outside of the housing. A blade actuator accessible to a user from the exterior of the housing, when depressed, urges the blade holder into a cutting position while a biasing member normally biases the blade holder toward its fully retracted position.

Abstract: A pair of scissors includes two scissor element each having a handle and a blade. Each handle includes a through-hole and a connection block securely received in the through-hole. The connection block includes opposed first and second sides. A slot is defined in the first side of the connection block, and an engaging member is formed on the second side of the connection block. The slot of each connection block on one pair of scissors is releasably engaged with the engaging member of an associated connection block of another pair of scissors.

Abstract: A cooking utensil is provided which can be stood invertedly upright and stored temporarily in a hygienic manner, without taking up space. The cooking utensil includes a shank portion, a head portion, a supporting member, and a liquid receiving member. The supporting member is formed at an end section of the shank portion and supports the cooking utensil in an inverted upright state with the head portion in an upward position. And the liquid receiving member is formed on the shank portion and/or head portion for receiving liquid adhering to the head portion when the cooking utensil is invertably stood.

Abstract: In an apparatus for releasably retaining a disposable razor cartridge, a handle which includes an interior area defined by a housing section is provided. A cartridge retainer is at least partially positioned in the interior area and includes a substantially rigid web positioned within the interior area and pivotally coupled to the housing section. A pair of retaining arms are each spaced apart from the other and projecting in generally the same direction from the web. Each retaining arm includes a portion projecting outwardly from the housing section terminating in the cartridge engaging end for releasably retaining a disposable razor cartridge.

Abstract: A conditioning apparatus for conditioning a treated fluid includes a conditioning chamber for containing a flow of a treated fluid and an exchange element disposed within said conditioning chamber having one or more fluid passages formed therein filled with a saline solution. The exchange element has a semi-permeable membrane that allows fluid transfer between said treated fluid and said saline solution through said semi-permeable membrane.

Abstract: A heat treatment process for fiber feedstock, comprises repeatedly subjecting the bale to a reduced pressure atmosphere followed by the introduction of steam which permeates the bale. The interior of the bale may ultimately reach a temperature of about 80° C., which conditions and sanitizes the cotton fibers. Reduced pressure in the range of 20-200 mbar and steam treatment time in the order of 5 minutes can be employed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dryer (1) for drying continuously conveyed products, e.g. a warp, comprising essentially a first dryer array (2) and a second dryer array (3). A passage (4) for passing through the product (W) is formed between the dryer arrays (2, 3). The second dryer array (3) is configured in such a way as to be able to move in relation to the first dryer array (2). When the dryer (1) is in stop position (S), the second dryer array (3) is disposed relative to the first dryer array (2) in such a way that the cross section of the passage (4) is bigger than in the operating position (B).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for reducing the volume or pressure of a fluid which is driven through an opening (3, 17) by moving surfaces. According to said method, the opening (3, 17) is divided in at least two flow channels (5, 6, 14) by means of one or more flexible separation members (4). Each separation member (4) is attached at its rear end relatively to the direction of displacement of said surfaces, and its front finishing end extends inside said opening (3, 17). The inventive method can be advantageously implemented during production and further transformation of strip-shaped materials (paper, cardboard strips, plastic material sheets) for bringing the strip which moves on an element (cylinder, roll, rigid guiding element, winding reel) into close contact with said element.

Abstract: A shoe sole structure includes an outsole that extends from a heel region to a forefoot region of a shoe, and a midsole that is disposed above the outsole and extends from the heel region to a midfoot region of the shoe. A heel portion of the outsole includes a corrugated portion. A heel portion of the midsole includes a corrugated portion, which corresponds in phase to the corrugated portion of the outsole. Cleats are provided at a bottom surface of the outsole. The corrugated portion on the outsole provides running stability. The sole structure having only two layers with the outsole and the midsole decreases the weight of the shoe, simplifies a manufacturing process, and reduces a manufacturing cost.

Abstract: An article of footwear of the present invention includes a sole and an upper portion, which forms a shell for enclosing a user's foot therein. The shell has a collar for extending around a user's ankle and a suspension system extending between the upper portion and the sole. The suspension system including an energy storage member, which transfers reaction forces from the sole to the shell generally at the collar whereby the energy storage member reduces overturning moment forces on the user's ankle when lateral forces are applied to the article of footwear.

Abstract: An improved sole for use with all types of footwear, including dress, casual, and athletic shoes and sandals, which has a socket casing made of a plurality of layers, the topmost surface of which is in the form of an accommodating orthopedic type molded foot bed, the innermost surface having embedded magnets, enclosing an adjustable helium bladder, and filled with a fluidic polymeric material. The amount of fluidic polymeric material may be increased or decreased through a valve in the socket casing. The helium bladder is adjustable through a valve in the socket casing. The socket casing is attached to the outsole by means of snap-like fasteners or other usual attachment methods such as adhesive glue or injection and replaces the insole and mid-sole.

Abstract: An arch support device has a lower layer of a rigid or semirigid material shaped to conform to the arch of a wearer's foot and to provide an arch supporting function when inserted in a shoe, a second layer of cushioning material such as foam secured to the upper face of the lower layer; and a third, cover layer of pliable material secured over the second layer. The foam layer is of variable thickness, with a maximum thickness in a heel region and a minimum thickness in a toe region.

Abstract: A supportive, lightweight athletic shoe construction is described which includes an inflatable upper and a sole. The upper includes a foot conforming support member, an inflatable exoskeleton and an overlay which inhibits outward bulging of the exoskeleton. The sole includes a rigid carrier element, a forefoot unit and a heel unit. The forefoot unit includes a plurality of components which are arranged to work with the biomechanics of the foot. The athletic shoe is structurally minimalistic and functionally efficient.

Abstract: Hitch mount for hydraulically driven snow blades or other accessories that includes a mounting frame for mounting to the vehicle chassis and a one piece plow assembly and lift frame readily removably coupled to the mounting frame, the plow assembly preferably including a blade trip frame and a snow blade removably coupled to the trip frame. A optional power operated jack can be used to raise or lower the lift frame relative to the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: An earth-moving machine is provided with a first actuator cylinder, which can impart to a lifting arm oscillation around a corresponding pivoting shaft, and with a second actuator cylinder, which can maintain a loading unit in a pre-determined angular position during oscillation of the lifting arm itself; the first and the second actuator cylinder being disposed adjacent and parallel to one another, and being connected mechanically to one another in order to increase the resistance of the second actuator cylinder to the load generated on the second actuator cylinder itself by the lifting arm.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit for a working machine is provided which prevents a decrease in the working speed of a clamshell bucket upon expansion of an expansion arm, so that improvement of the operability can be achieved. A hydraulic circuit for a working machine is configured such that a clamshell bucket is attached to a tip end of an expansion arm and the expansion arm and the clamshell bucket are operated by pressure oil supplied from a common pressure source. The operating pressure is reduced for driving the expansion arm to the expansion side based on the operating pressure for opening the clamshell bucket. By the configuration, the clamshell bucket can be opened rapidly, and improvement of the operability is achieved.

Abstract: An ornament card which is formed into a shape with a punch machine; one side of the card has a guide slot, of which the width is larger than the thickness of the card; a clamp slot having a width equal to the thickness of the card is furnished inside the guide slot; the inner end of the guide slot has a small round hole; a shoulder is furnished between the clamp slot and the guide slot; two cards can be connected together by means of the elongate guide slots; the clamp slots are used for fastening the cards in place, while the small round hole can provide a buffer function; after two cards are connected together, they would not separate from each other upon being pushed by a reverse force.

Abstract: A variable image-display having an opaque substrate having a front surface which is observed by an observer, and a back surface opposing the front surface, and a plurality of pixel elements which are arranged on the front surface of the substrate in rows and columns. Each pixel element comprises a fixed part having the first fixed face which is fixed to the front surface of the substrate, the second fixed face adjacent to the first fixed surface, and a border line between the first fixed face and the second fixed face. An opaque shutter which is rotatable around an axis is in parallel with the border line between the fixed faces such that in a first static state, the second fixed face of the fixed part and the second observable face of the shutter are juxtaposed to form a first visible pixel, in a second static state, the first fixed surface of the fixed part and the first observable face of the shutter are juxtaposed to form a second visible pixel.

Abstract: A sound emitting advertising and information display device which has a roller housing which has an internal chamber. A sheet member is wound on a roller and is contained within the internal chamber. The sheet member is to be manually extendable from the housing with advertising indicia that is located on the sheet member to then be capable of being read by a human. During the time of extending of the sheet member, a sound is emitted that is to correspond with the advertising indicia. The advertising display device is to be attached to the front end of a product supporting shelf in a store.

Abstract: A public display panel includes an external casing which has at least one transparent opening, a support band made of flexible material which carries juxtaposed posters, and a driving mechanism for selectively displaying posters opposite the transparent opening. This display panel further includes an electronic interface adapted to receive data representing new posters to be printed on the support band, an electronic central unit communicating with the interface, and a printer controlled by this central unit for printing new posters on the support board.

Abstract: A portable illuminated outdoor advertising display comprises a plurality of modules, a portion of which are removably secured to said frame structure, collectively forming a matrix of modules when juxtaposed adjacent one another in predetermined positions on a surface of the frame structure. An illumination device is secured to at least one of the modules such that the surface of the matrix together with said illumination device forms a visually apparent indicia or a design when the modules are in said predetermined positions.

Abstract: An illuminated sign assembly having opaque indicia arranged on a translucent back-lighted panel, the assembly comprising an opaque frame consisting of an elongated rectangular enclosure with four walls, a bottom enclosure and an open top. The back-lighted panel extends across the open top of the enclosure, with the outer surface of the translucent panel being secured in place by a frame means having an inwardly extending opaque surface which masks the illuminating means from the translucent panel so as to indirectly illuminate the panel.

Abstract: A backlit display apparatus mounts to an exterior surface, including an automobile, wherein plain paper designs, digital photographs on plain paper or transparencies may be displayed between a white translucent dispersing panel and a clear front panel, with the front panel and the dispersing panel having a weather-proof seal. A high lumen light source, which could consist of a single bulb or a plurality of low lumen light sources, is located behind the dispersing panel, powered by either an internal DC electrical power source, an external DC electrical power source or an external 110 volt AC power source, the high lumen light source having a variable illumination control mechanism to select from a constant illumination, a flashing illumination or a passive illumination, such passive illumination derived from the external power source, including the brake light electrical system or the running light electrical system of an automobile to which the apparatus may be attached.

Abstract: A hanging sign support has at least one housing supported by a mounting surface. The housing has an interior portion and a cord opening into the interior portion. A recoil mechanism is arranged to cooperate with the interior portion of each of the housings. A cord is associated with each recoil mechanism and has a distal end that is extendible through the cord opening and away from the respective housing. The distal end is retractable and biased by the recoil mechanism toward the interior of the respective housing. A connecting device is carried on the distal end of each cord for removably coupling the cord to a portion of a sign. Each cord, the distal end of each cord, and each connecting device can be constructed to retract into a portion of the respective housing when not supporting a sign. A spacer can be received over each cord and coupled between the respective housing and a sign supported by the cord to place the sign at a desired distance from the respective housing or the mounting surface.

Abstract: A stereo slide mount system that can reproduce an accurate stereo effect to facilitate a mounting operation and accurate positioning. The stereo slide mount has curved lateral ends facilitation insertion in a slide mount holder. A set of plural types of stereo slide mounts 1 (#0 to #n) in which the width W of windows step wisely decreases with each mount having the same window pitch Pw and different window widths W. A base frame is provided with positioning pins for engaging perforations on the film, and a cover frame is provided with pin holes to be engaged with the positioning pins. The positioning pins and the pin holes are provided at positions such that the inner vertical edges of the windows are brought into agreement with the inner edges of the pictures of the film. The stereo slide mount having smaller width windows has an increased gap width (P0, P1, P2, . . .

Abstract: Extension for an automatic pistol magazine, comprising a substantially parallelepiped box of moldable material, defined by a front wall and by lateral walls, open on the upper face thereof, wherein the lateral walls are provided with inner slide channels, one on each side and made near the upper edges, whereas the rear open portion is properly closed by a secondary body sliding downward on external rails of the rear edge of the walls in a male-female fitting, with inner channels made near the front face edges of the secondary body, locked by an elastic tongue, the tongue having a teeth that penetrates under the bottom edge of the magazine's metallic body and the front wall of extension having an anatomical shape for a better hand grasp of the pistol, lodging the little finger on the anatomical recess thereof.

Abstract: A government model semi-automatic handgun is disclosed. The handgun includes a frame having a rear end, a barrel having a tip, and a slide having a front side and a back side, and a grip safety having an outer surface. An outer surface of the hammer substantially aligns with the back side of the slide when the slide is in a forward position and the hammer is in a rest position. In addition, the length of the handgun as defined by between the barrel tip and the rear end of the frame may be greater than the length of the handgun as defined by the barrel tip and the outer surface of the grip safety.

Abstract: Firearms having scandium containing aluminum alloy components having alloying elements including light weight metals, such as magnesium, chromium, copper and zinc, heavier metals, such as zirconium, and other rare earth metals. The components have yield strengths of 82 to 100 KSI, tensile strengths of 88 to 106 KSI, 12 to 19% elongation's, and 7 to 10% reduction areas, and a method for heat treating the scandium containing aluminum alloy. The alloy is composed of 0.05% to 0.15% scandium, 7.5% to 8.3% zinc, 1.6% to 2.2% magnesium, 1.6% to 2.0% copper, 0.02% to 0.04% chromium, 0.05% to 0.15% zirconium, and 87 to 90% aluminum. A method for making the components involves exposure to solution heat treatment of 875° F. for an hours or two, followed by water quench, natural aging at ambient temperature for 24 to 72 hours, artificial aging at 250° F. for 24 hours, and allowed to air cool.

Abstract: The present invention is a light weight low profile variable shotgun bore choke that is easily manually adjusted by the user. To minimize the choke profile, the choke is connected to the shotgun through a threaded connection within the muzzle bore. External threads on a choke inner sleeve are configured to mate with standard threads found in existing prior shotgun barrel muzzles or with custom threads specifically formed. By using a threaded connection internal to the gun barrel, the overall radial dimensions of the choke are minimized thereby reducing the profile visible to the user. Weight is also reduced by a design which reduces radial dimensions and by use of light weight materials. The choke is adjusted by the user by manually rotating an outer adjustment sleeve with respect to an inner bore sleeve which is fixed to the shotgun barrel. The adjustment sleeve rotates through a range of choke conditions between two physical stops.

Abstract: A sight apparatus comprising a mount, and a sight mechanism, which may be removable. The sight mechanism including a proximal end and a distal end bounding a central portion, which may be enlarged. The sight mechanism set in a position within the mount via contact with the central portion. The sight mechanism including a circular aperture passing through the proximal end, the central portion, and the distal end of the sight mechanism. An interchangeable proximal circular member may be attached to the proximal end of the sight mechanism, and an interchangeable distal circular member may be attached to the distal end of the sight mechanism.

Abstract: A simple and easy to manufacture support device for fishing rods having a lower contiguous member with a lower inwardly bent surface being substantially concave with an approximately 20 degree concave bend. An upper member projects upwardly from the top of the contiguous member and has a cavity with a bushing for tightly receiving the butt end of a fishing rod thereon. Wrapped substantially about the entire lower contiguous member is a cushion sleeve that both protects the contiguous member and cushions and reduces discomfort and pain from the body of the fisherman contacting substantially any portion of the hard surfaced lower contiguous member. Also rounded end caps can further reduce discomfort and reduce pain when the device is being used. The lower concave bent surface of the contiguous member can rest comfortably against any body surface such as the abdomen, the sides the arms, the under arms, the armpits, the thigh, and the crotch/groin area of the fisherman.

Abstract: A bait-holding lure made of a front element, a rear element spaced-apart from the front element, a cage, defined by spaced-apart front open end and rear open end, the cage arranged between the front element and the rear element, the cage having a hollow interior forming a cavity for retaining a quantity of bait therein, the cage further defined by a perforated, contoured outer wall throughwhich water may flow to carry the taste and scent of the bait into the surrounding water, and a spindle containing a straight portion arranged to pass axially through the cage, a first aperture formed in the front element, and a second aperture formed in the rear elements to hold them in axial alignment, the spindle further including a return bend forming one end of a bent segment spaced-apart from the spindle, the segment containing a bend and a hamulus for connection to the spindle under bias pressure from the return bend to hold the front element, the cage, and the rear element in close assembled formation on the spindle.

Abstract: A unitary fishing sinker having a body with a buoyant portion having a density less than water and a weighted portion with a density greater than water. A further feature of the invention includes an elongated sinker body formed on a central wire with a line connection member at one end and a distal end extending outwardly from the body. The invention also relates to a method of making the above sinker.

Abstract: A rodent trap device for catching and holding rodents. The rodent trap device includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A rotatable rod extends through the peripheral wall and bisects the housing. A lid having a top and bottom side covers an opening in a top side of the housing. The bottom side of the lid is attached to the rod and is pivotable in the housing. The lid has a first half and a second half with respect to the rod. The first half has a greater weight than the second half. A first stop is attached to the peripheral wall and is positioned over the second half of the lid. Bait is positioned on the top side of the second half such that a rodent pivots the lid and falls into the housing as it nears the bait.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward mutated DNA, proteins, or protein fragments and particles from the L-2 cell line. The invention is also directed to diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic methods of making and using the DNA, proteins and particles.